The International School, Montessori Method, in Neuchâtel is looking for its future: Deputy Director, in charge of extracurricular care (2 to 12 years) – 80 to 100%, to be discussed - MONTESSORI SWISS ASSOCIATION

The International School, Montessori Method, in Neuchâtel is looking for its future:

Deputy Director, in charge of extracurricular care (2 to 12 years) – 80 to 100%, to be discussed

We offer a position:

of 80% to 100%, to be discussed

with an administrative part in the morning, with the children in the afternoon

varied, within a young, dynamic, and international team

in a large family school (165 children welcomed)

in collaboration with experienced bilingual educators

Your profile:

• Holder of an ASE or EDE title, or deemed equivalent, foreign diplomas studied

• Enjoying working in a team, open to dialogue and sharing

• Autonomous, proactive, organized

• Willing to engage in the pedagogy

Montessori practiced by the school

• Having several years of experience working with children

• Good command of English desired

• Swiss nationality or valid work permit

Your mission:

Be responsible for the physical, moral, and emotional safety of the children welcomed

Ensure coherence in practice between the school and extracurricular care by being aligned with Montessori principles and values

Supervise the work of the extracurricular team and ensure its cohesion and proper functioning

Promote good professional practices and set an example at all times

Ensure that all elements necessary for the smooth running of the days are up to date and that the information necessary for good organization is known to the team

Collaborate with the entire educational team (school and extracurricular) to optimally support the children welcomed

Develop a positive attitude towards respect for others, the environment, and materials.

Encourage reasonable consumption of resources

Animate and/or propose educational and varied activities

Collaborate with parents to exchange useful information in a climate of benevolent partnership

Anticipate problems and propose solutions

Ensure smooth communication between administration/management and the extracurricular team

Collaborate with the apprentice supervisor for the guidance and support of young trainees

Actively promote bilingualism

Establish a varied, original, and interesting activity offer for the holidays, adapted to the weather and the children

Start date: August 2025 Place of work: Neuchâtel

If you are passionate about the Montessori method, wish to contribute to the dissemination of this pedagogy, and are ready to commit: Send us your complete application file (CV, cover letter, and diplomas) to direction@isneuchatel.com – with the mention “Extracurricular Deputy” in the subject of the email. We look forward to hearing from you!