kandidatu France

Sign in to save your progress. Free, with just your email. You can read all the steps without an account.

Sign in or create an account

1 Check the conditions You are here

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. A contract worker can be hired when no civil servant application has succeeded.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category B (intermediate)

Diploma: State diploma of early childhood nurse assistant (auxiliaire de puériculture)

The profile they look for:

  • Know how children develop.
  • Know the early childhood rules in force.
  • Know child hygiene, comfort and feeding care.
  • Be punctual, discreet and committed to public service.
  • Have a team spirit and stay neutral.
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 30 (Closes in 29 days)

Send your application on the town hall's website, using the link given in the official offer. The letter is addressed to the Mayor.

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:

  • 36 or 37 hours per week.
  • Variable hours depending on the needs of the service.
  • Possible late finishes when the nursery closes.
  • Benefits: social action programme (CNAS) and sustainable mobility allowance.

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