Childcare Assistant

Collège du Léman is one of Switzerland’s most prestigious international day and boarding schools, located on the edge of Lake Geneva in view of the Swiss Alps. Collège du Léman is part of the Nord Anglia family of 81 schools worldwide. At Collège du Léman, we shape generations that harness differences, changing our world for the better, and are proud of our values “RISE” which stands for Respect, Internationalism, Spirit and Excellence. We are a truly international community with more than 100 different nationalities amongst the 1800 day, 240 boarding students and 450+ staff. They come together on a green, village-like campus covering 8 hectares. Students follow international and national curricula, with English, French and Bilingual programmes.**
**Main Purpose of the Role**

The Childcare Assistant follows the care, recreation, supervision, and any logístical needs of Preschool students enrolled in the Extra-Curricular program while ensuring students are receiving the best possible experience.You are responsible to deliver the structure designed for the service and you play a key link between the end of school and parents. You are responsible to

Working hours: M - T - TH - F 15:00 - 18:00 W 12:00 - 18.00 (times may vary depending on needs)

Starting date: End of August 2023

**Key Responsibilities**
- Welcome Children at the end of school; collect and pass on the information provided by the teachers.
- Run activities for children and grant supervision for any aspect of the service.
- Acquire pedagogical knowledge on each child and provide consistent feedback to parents.
- Be responsible for and ensure each student’s self-hygiene is timely provided.
- Preparing and maintaining the cleanliness of the areas and equipment used by students.
- Maintain an accurate record and administration.
- Liaise daily with internal departments to ensure the logistics needs are well catered for.
- Accompany students to their next destination within their routine.
- Assist with dressing the children and taking children to the bathroom, changing pampers if required (preschool times).
- Participating in periodical induction & department meetings.
- Promote the school values RISE.

**Skills **and Competencies**

You have successful experience with preschool and/or primary children. Your level of English is advanced, and ideally you are fluent in French. You are a team player who establishes a good relationship with children and adults. You take initiatives. and show a great sense of priorities. With your positive spirit and creativity you create a healthy and fulfilling atmosphere for the children.
- It is important that the post holder is always aware of Child Protection guidelines and observes a professional distance from students whilst still developing effective working and caring relationships. _You understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form. Background investigations and reference checks for the past ten years will be conducted during the selection process._