Afterschool Care Eagles Club Leader (70%)

General Description

The Eagles Club Leader leads the EAGLES Club Team to plan, prepare, and assist with activities for a group of children after school every weekday during term-times, as well as during orientation week, in-service/parent-teacher conference days. The Eagles Club Leader reports to the Deputy Director.
This role is a part-time role (70%) and limited to 1 year. The contract could potentially be renewed afterwards.
You need to be a trained teacher and have the right to live and work in Switzerland (CH/EU passport) to apply.

Eagles Club Leader is expected to:

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• Providing leadership, support and supervision to EAGLES staff 
• Holding regular staff meetings
• Administration and record keeping of staffing attendance and needs
• Administration and record keeping of student attendance and needs (health, social, emotional
• Ordering and purchasing supplies and materials within an agreed budget
• Developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with all community members
• Undertaking appropriate and relevant training
• Monitoring and maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment for children and staff
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-student ratios and ensure safe supervision practices
• Communicating with Admissions Department and attending Admissions events
• Communicating with parents about any challenging behaviour or behavioural concerns regarding children
• Communicating with parents about late pick-ups
• Communicating with Assistant Principals about concerns for students

Planning and Preparation

• Providing an inclusive and welcoming environment that incorporates the children’s ages, interests, and abilities
• Lead collaborative planning and prepare age-appropriate activities and engagements
• Setting up appropriate spaces, including furniture and equipment, and outdoor spaces
• Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities
• Strategise and implement ‘camp days’ during parent-teacher conferences, open to all ISZL families.
• Coordinate EAGLES care for ISZL professional development days, in-service days, staff orientation weeks, and other school events when needed. 

Supporting children & families

• Providing holistic support (physical, social, and emotional) for the children from time of entry to the club until handover to parents/guardians (15:30-18:00)
• Communicating any questions or concerns for children with Assistant Principals
• Ensuring appropriate hygiene, health, and safety standards
• Administering first aid when necessary and consulting nursing staff when appropriate
• Ensuring current ISZL child protection procedures are followed
• Providing information to parents about their child’s participation and experiences

Required and Preferred Qualifications

• Primary School Teaching qualification ( or PGCE) and experience of working with children in Primary Schools
• Experience of working in a leadership role
• An understanding of the varied needs of international children and families
• An understanding of the role of play and outdoor learning in children’s lives
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills in English (German desirable)
• Ability to use technology resources
• At least 2 years of experience working in a childcare setting, play-based setting, or Primary School classroom
• Knowledge or experience of working in an International School setting

What we offer

• Paid insurance benefits (accident insurance + long-term sickness)
• Generous pension fund contributions 
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition discount
• Social events
• Flexibility
• A modern, dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Open communication
• Short decision making processes

Key ISZL Reference Documents

• Guiding Statements
• Professional Standards
• Teaching Standards
• Learning Principles
• Inclusion Policy
• Visit the Employment section of ISZL’swebsite for more information

ISZL is an equal-opportunity employer

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