ES or HES Educator at 55% (over 4 days, Monday to Thursday)

The AMIFA Children’s Space is the place for reception, support and resources for Family Childminders (AMF) in the City of Lausanne, allowing them to pursue continuous training. It is a space offering collective reception times, activities and events for children and adults within its premises or meeting the AMFs in their neighbourhoods.

This kindergarten-type reception centre serves the Family Day Care service, accommodating up to 25 children aged from 4 months to 12 years.

An educational team is present from Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 6 pm, and on Friday mornings from 8 am to 12 pm to ensure quality care for children and AMFs.

AMIFA, a service attached to the Vaud Youth Assistance Centre (CVAJ) in Lausanne,

is looking for its sector at the Children’s Space:

Qualifications required to join this team:

• At least 3 years’ experience with children aged 0 to 12 in a childcare setting

• Tertiary level education diploma in education (ES, HES)

or

Bachelor of Arts HES-SO in social work, specialising in socio-cultural animation,

or

State diploma of early childhood educator (EJE)

or

Title deemed equivalent by the canton or the Confederation (SEFRI)

• Available for a 55% position over 4 days, including full days (split hours) and half days
• Clean criminal record
• Fluent spoken and written French
• Knowledge of Word-Excel-Outlook software
• Flexibility, adaptability, discretion, listening skills, sense of responsibility, punctuality, open-mindedness and non-judgement, professional distance.

Documents to provide:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Diploma(s) or training certificate(s) if available
• Work certificate(s) if available
• Criminal record

Work rate: 55% over 4 days, Monday to Thursday
Start date: immediately or to be agreed
Application deadline: 30.10.2026

Contract type: Permanent contract

For more information, you can contact us by email at marie.suon@cvaj.ch or by phone at 021 312 28 70 or 077 511 05 69 (Marie SUON, Director).