Ecolint Camps Coaches - Visual arts
Founded in 1924, the Ecole Internationale de Genève (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18, representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff from all over the world work on our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and Campus des Nations in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).
In our 7 schools, our students benefit from international teaching and bilingual supervision of the highest quality.
To fulfil our mission of "Educating students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together", every member of staff can draw inspiration from our hundred years of experience, our constant drive to innovate, and our strong humanitarian values. Through our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to provide our staff with excellent professional development opportunities.
The International School of Geneva has an excellent reputation for the quality of its education and its diverse multicultural environment. Its success is mainly due to the openness and commitment of all its employees.
Foundation
Ecolint Camps Coaches - Visual arts
Full-time: the role is 100% (40 hours per week) for up to 5 weeks in June July and 2 weeks in August (7 weeks work in total). Specific working times will depend on specific activities and availability of successful candidates.
These roles are part of the Foundation Camps programme
Responsibilities:
- Work with Camp Director and other coaching staff to develop and deliver a one-week programme of activities for the Photo and Film Making Camp. Activities need to be educational in nature, but provide fun and enjoyment for participants (this is a holiday camp activity, not a school lesson).
- Proficiency in various art forms (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, etc.).
- Understanding of child-friendly art techniques and materials.
- Ability to create engaging lesson plans tailored to children’s age and skill level.
- Skills in classroom management and maintaining a positive, creative atmosphere.
- Strong communication and the ability to simplify concepts for young learners.
- Design fun and interactive activities to spark children’s interest and imagination.
- Adapt lessons to individual children's abilities and preferences.
- Supervise a group of up to 16 children aged 8-14 in the relevant activity, in combination with a Junior Coach. This will include supervision of arrivals and departures (including attendance register), mealtimes, and structured free time activities as well as the core activity.
- The Coach is responsible for the safety, pastoral care and wellbeing of the children in his or her charge at all times throughout the week of camps, aided by the assistant and other camp staff (Camp Coordinator, Camp Nurse).
Personal requirements:
- Experience working with children and young people, ideally in a school or holiday camp setting or equivalent.
- Personable, kind, caring disposition.
- Passion and knowledge for the subject of the camp, and the creativity, energy and enthusiasm to transmit that passion to young people of different levels of experience and ability.
- Be supportive and encouraging, understanding that children learn and express themselves at different paces.
- Recognized qualifications in related fields:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, or a related field (preferred but not always required).
- Certifications in art instruction or teaching can be a plus
- First Aid Swiss Diploma
- A personal portfolio showcasing your artistic abilities and teaching projects with children. - Fluent in French or English with a good working knowledge of the other language
- Holder of a valid work permit
Other relevant information:
- Job-holder can enrol his or her children in the Summer Camp programme free of charge (when they are working on site) if relevant.
- We don’t provide accommodation for the staff.
- We encourage diversity, therefore everyone is welcomed and accepted, regardless of your origins.
Candidates are required to apply online to send their CV with three references, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer, that may be followed at the point of interview and a cover letter to the attention of Mrs Naïma HADDADI, Director of Camps, International School of Geneva by January the 30th 2025, mentioning the reference number 18.
Note
The Ecole Internationale de Genève values and encourages diversity among its staff. We therefore welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. The School is seriously committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous checks on their prior conduct with regard to Child Protection as appropriate to their position, including reference checking with previous employers and the relevant authorities.