Midday and After-School Supervisor

About the job

Midday and After-School Supervisor

Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18 years representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff members from around the world are spread across our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and the Nations Campus in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).

Within our 7 schools, our students benefit from international education and very high-quality bilingual support.

To fulfil our mission of "Educating students to be citizens of the world with the courage and ability to create together a just and joyful tomorrow", every staff member can rely on our hundred years of experience, our constant willingness to innovate, as well as our strong humanitarian values. Thanks to our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to offering excellent training opportunities to our staff.

La Châtaigneraie (Primary)

MIDDAY AND AFTER-SCHOOL SUPERVISOR

La Châtaigneraie Campus – Primary School

An essential role to ensure the safety and well-being of our students: enabling children to flourish in a caring and structured environment during after-school care.

In brief:

• Campus: La Châtaigneraie - Founex, Vaud
• Contract: 5 days per week (part-time) - Fixed-term contract (1 year)
• Start date: 31 August 2026 or to be agreed
• Line manager: After-school care coordinator
• Application deadline: 19 June 2026
• Reference: 200 020
• Working hours:
• Midday supervision: 1 hour 45 minutes per day
• After-school care: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Why this role is important:

As a supervisor, you ensure the continuity of Ecolint’s caring environment outside class hours. You create a safe and stimulating environment where students can relax, socialise and thrive under your watchful eye, thus ensuring a positive and balanced school experience for every child aged 3 to 11 years.

Your role and responsibilities:

Lunch supervision

• Ensure that meals take place in an organised, safe and structured manner, whether students eat in the canteen or in class, taking into account their age and school routines.
• Encourage students to participate in preparation, serving and clearing up, according to their age and school expectations.
• Support younger children by assisting them during meals, routines and expectations related to midday time.
• Supervise older students in the queue, during the meal and when clearing plates and leftovers.
• Supervise students during break time, outdoors or indoors depending on weather conditions.

After-school care

• Supervise students indoors and outdoors during after-school care.
• Plan and lead simple and stimulating activities for groups of children.
• Help prepare and serve afternoon snacks.
• Assist with setting up and tidying away materials.
• Accompany students calmly and in an organised manner between school, activities, snacks, playtime and collection times.

Safe and organised supervision

• Ensure students are supervised in a safe, calm, organised and caring manner.
• Respond to students’ needs and concerns respectfully and appropriately.
• Manage transitions so that movements between different spaces occur calmly, organised and safely.

Relationships with students

• Actively engage with the students you are responsible for, building positive relationships and gradually learning their individual needs.
• Adapt your approach when necessary, in accordance with guidance from class teachers, deputy heads or other school team members.

Collaboration and communication

• Work closely with class teachers, deputy heads and other members of the educational team.
• Share relevant observations and concerns with class teachers and deputy heads to ensure two-way communication.

Professional expectations

• Be a positive role model for students and colleagues.
• Use a positive approach to behaviour management.
• Participate in required training.
• Always embody the school’s values, including inclusion, equity, respect and kindness towards all community members.

Safety and emergency interventions

• Participate in required first aid training.
• Remain calm in emergencies, follow instructions and take appropriate initiatives when necessary.

Depending on your qualifications, experience and availability, you may be asked to:

• Occasionally cover for kindergarten classroom assistants if necessary.
• Accompany school outings if necessary.

Profile sought:

In accordance with the Vaud cantonal regulations regarding the supervision of children from age 3, candidates must meet one of the following qualification requirements:

• Hold a federal certificate of capacity as a socio-educational assistant, CFC ASE, an equivalence recognised by SEFRI, or a diploma in early childhood or care issued before 2003.
• Hold a socio-pedagogical qualification with at least 2 years of educational experience.

Skills and experience

• Experience with children aged 3 to 11 years.
• Proficiency in English or French, with a good knowledge of the other language.

Personal qualities

• Ability to work with children and respond to their concerns.
• Sensitivity to diversity and the needs of an international school community.
• Ability to take initiative and work as part of a team.
• Flexibility and open-mindedness.
• Politeness, kindness and professionalism.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively within a large international team.

How to apply?

Candidates are requested to apply online via our recruitment platform, including:

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
• A cover letter.
• Contact details of three references (including your current or most recent employer).

Applications should be addressed to Miss Hazel Allen, La Châtaigneraie Campus before 19 June 2026, quoting reference number 200 020.

Note

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity within its staff. Therefore, we welcome applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences. The School is strongly committed to protecting and promoting the well-being of children. For any selected application, rigorous conduct and child protection checks appropriate to the position will be carried out. These checks include prior verifications with former employers and authorities.