Childcare Educator 80%
- 21 August 2026
- 80%
- Temporary
About the job
The Early Childhood Service (SDPE) is responsible for implementing the City of Geneva's policy in favour of early childhood, managing municipal childcare facilities and supporting those it subsidises. As part of a maternity leave replacement, the new early childhood care facility Guy-Olivier Segond is looking for a
Childcare Educator 80%
Childcare Educator 80%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Organise the reception and support of children while ensuring a quality service that complies with current standards.
- Contribute to and ensure the implementation of the educational project of the care facility and institution.
- Develop and implement educational actions in line with the educational project.
- Support and supervise the activities of interns, apprentices, ASE and assistants.
- Create a group dynamic favourable to the awakening, development and socialisation of children.
- Ensure the formalisation and transmission of information to families.
- Collaborate in the preparation and facilitation of information and exchange meetings with the children’s representatives.
Your profile
- Hold a recognised childcare educator diploma.
- Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, enthusiasm, openness and kindness.
- Show strong listening skills, good stress management and ease in communication.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 19.09.2026
Start date: as soon as possible
Job classification: Class I of the salary scale
We reserve the right to start the recruitment process before the application deadline to ensure the necessary responsiveness for filling the position.
Application file
The application file must include the following: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport size).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation..
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
