kandidatu France

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1 Check the conditions You are here

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. A contract worker can be hired if no civil servant application has succeeded. The entry grade in category C allows direct hiring without a competitive exam.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category C (staff)

Diploma: BAFA, BPJEPS, CAP Petite Enfance or equivalent

The profile they look for:

  • BAFA, BPJEPS or CAP Petite Enfance holder or trainee, or equivalent
  • Knowledge of the rules for collective childcare centres for minors
  • Knowledge of safety and hygiene rules in childcare centres
  • Autonomy, reactivity and good time organisation
  • Team spirit and strong ability to adapt
2 Résumé and cover letter

A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.

3 Apply

Deadline: November 15 (Closes in 14 days)

Apply on the employer's website, using the button on the offer on the Choisir le Service Public site.

See the official offer and apply ↗
4 Interview and answer

If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.

Good to know:

  • Remote work not possible
  • Irregular hours, with varying time spans depending on the service
  • High availability required, especially for mini camps
  • Risks linked to manual handling and working postures

Kandidatu is an independent website: only the official posting counts. Read it before you apply.