Childcare Educators or Socio-Cultural Facilitators - APEMS du Cèdre (75% to 85%)

We are recruiting for the 2026 school year, a childcare educator or socio-cultural facilitator for APEMS du Cèdre (position between 75% and 80%).

Rapidly growing, the extracurricular domain seeks to recruit committed and creative individuals to develop the mission of this recent field of social work. The mission at APEMS focuses on developing children’s social skills through their participation in community life. APEMS are located in the heart of Lausanne neighbourhoods, close to schools. The implementation of collective projects, the development of partnerships with stakeholders around the children, reflection and team-based creation of educational projects are essential actions that support and sustain the daily care of the group of children.

The City of Lausanne offers you a stimulating environment. Your skills directly contribute to the quality of life of the people of Lausanne.

Main Mission(s)

Ensure the care of a group of children in accordance with the educational concept while maintaining the overall vision

Support the group of children in carrying out daily activities as well as completing their schoolwork and promote their autonomy

Propose an individualised support approach linked to the skills to be developed or the child’s needs

Participate in the general organisation of the structure

Assume specific administrative tasks

Propose, manage and document projects involving several internal and external stakeholders

Include the various stakeholders in the reception and education of the group of children

Profile

Childcare educator diploma (HES or ES) or recognised socio-cultural facilitator diploma (HES) according to the competency framework of the law on day care for children (LAJE)

Additional training as a practitioner trainer or professional practice trainer is an asset

Minimum 2 years of professional experience with a group of children

Good knowledge of collective childcare settings and group dynamics

Team spirit, comfortable communicating with parents

Autonomy and responsible attitude

Analytical, synthesising skills and ability to propose improvements

Ability to document one’s activity and that of the group of children

Able to develop a participatory process within the team and the children’s community

Special Conditions

Clean criminal records (ordinary and special)

Split working hours from Monday to Friday

Contract includes activities during school holidays

Workplace

Chemin d'Entre-Bois 21, 1018 Lausanne

Salary Grade

7

Start Date

Immediate or to be agreed

Application

Please send us your application and the usual documents by 06.09.2026 via the online form.
Having trouble applying? Contact the service directly at +41 21 315 64 11.

We pay great attention to the diversity of life paths of our collaborators. Our positions are open to both women and men.