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1 Check the conditions You are here

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. The job is open to the grades of ATSEM principal 1st and 2nd class. A contract worker can be hired if no civil servant has applied successfully.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category C (staff)

Diploma: CAP petite enfance (early childhood care certificate)

The profile they look for:

  • Hold the CAP petite enfance diploma.
  • Be a titular ATSEM (passed the ATSEM competitive exam).
  • Understand child development from age 2.
  • Apply basic hygiene and safety rules.
  • Listen well, handle conflicts and communicate.
  • Have good physical stamina and a sense of public service.
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: October 30 (Closes tomorrow)

Apply on the employer's website, using the link in the offer on Choisir le Service Public.

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:

  • Hours follow the school calendar, with annualised working time.
  • Long periods standing and walking around.
  • Vaccinations must be up to date and strict personal hygiene is required.
  • Position vacant from 1 February 2027.

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