La Cote International School (LCIS) is a school that aims to make a difference every day. We are passionate about education and seeing young people grow and develop, and we want the same for our colleagues. If you join us, you will become part of a team that is a genuine family, committed to each other and to the students we serve.

LCIS is a co-educational, English language based, day school that welcomes nearly 450 students between 3 and 18 years old. Nestled in Switzerland amongst vineyards and fruit orchards, between Lac Léman and the Jura mountains, we are also within very easy commuting distance from Geneva and Lausanne. It is a truly great environment to live and work.

We offer our students unparalleled international learning experiences, including those inspired by our collaborations with Juilliard, MIT and UNICEF. Our customized curriculum offers our students the opportunity to follow an English, French or bilingual pathway leading to the internationally renowned International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), as well as discovering new skills, abilities and interest. It is in this dynamic environment that we invite you to apply to join our team:

After School Care Assistant / Assistant-e socio-éducatif

40% ( 14h30 – 17h45 ) – 2 year contract – August 2023

Responsibilities:

• Supervise children in the day-to-day afternoon activities, indoors and outdoors
• Plan, prepare and arrange a variety of table activities during the week, supervise snacks, outdoor play, quiet time and assist the children with day-to-day needs
• Providing and maintaining a safe and engaging environment with a variety of activities for the children in your care
• Maintain a physical environment that is safe, neat, clean, appropriate for students and conducive to having fun
• Redirect any inappropriate child behavior and guide children to positive interactions
• Keep daily attendance records, accommodate spontaneous supervision needs for families and manage administration in link with the billing system
• Interest in creating pedagogical projects in line with the school curriculum is a bonus

Qualifications and skills:

• Prior experience supervising and working with children aged 3-12
• CFC "Assistant-e socio-éducatif" an asset
• Ability to use creativity and initiative when interacting with children
• Possess or be able to obtain certification in First Aid and child CPR
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Assertive, confident, proactive and able to multi-task and take decisions
• Ability to handle a group of 10 children independently
• Able to work independently yet be part of a team
• IT proficiency
• Fluency in English, with some French preferred
• Valid work permit and clean criminal records
• Clear criminal extracts and valid work permit

If you share our passion for education and would like to join our team, please apply directly online through our website.