Qualified Educator / Piccolo Home (Early Childhood)

About the job

Qualified Educator / Piccolo Home (Early Childhood)

• Full time

Company Description

The Official Youth Foundation (FOJ) aims to promote the psycho-social development of children, adolescents and young people in difficulty, in collaboration with parents and partner institutions. Bound by a service contract with the State of Geneva, the FOJ is committed to the protection and defence of the interests of the child.

To fulfil its mission, the institution manages 47 facilities across the Canton of Geneva. It has more than 500 places for minors and young adults, and also offers educational outpatient services at home. The FOJ currently employs 670 staff dedicated to serving young people and their families.

To successfully carry out its mission, the FOJ is seeking a qualified educator for the Piccolo Home, an emergency facility welcoming babies and very young children aged 0 to 5 years.

Job Description

• Provide daily educational support to babies and children aged 0 to 5 years living in residential care, within a multidisciplinary team
• Meet the physiological, psychological and emotional needs of the children, and ensure a safe living environment
• Offer parenting support (observation of interactions and strengthening of parental skills)
• Assess the needs of the child and parent to contribute to the development of the follow-up plan
• Organise and lead playful and educational activities, adapted to the age and development of the children
• Work closely with placement services and professional network partners
• Actively participate in team meetings: conferences, supervisions and reflection days.

Job Specifics

• Irregular working hours (including nights and weekends).

Activity rate: 80 - 100 %

Contract duration: 1 December 2026

Contract type: Permanent

Grade: 13 or 15 according to the salary scale of the State of Geneva

Application deadline: 31 October 2026

Qualifications

• Bachelor in social work (HETS) or

Diploma of social educator (ES) or

University bachelor (field related to social work) with one year of full-time professional practice in residential care or IGE

• Foreign diplomas: official recognition by SEFRI required
• CAS practitioner trainer certificate, an advantage
• Significant prior experience in early childhood
• Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to diverse audiences
• Autonomy, team spirit and initiative
• Good knowledge of the Geneva social network
• Good writing skills in French.

Additional Information

Possession of a driving licence (B)

Swiss nationality or valid work permit required.

If you meet these criteria and are interested in this position, we invite you to submit a complete application file including:

• A cover letter
• A CV
• Copies of work certificates, attestations and diplomas, and if applicable a copy of the diploma recognition decision
• For cross-border applicants, a copy of the G permit.

Criminal record extracts required for the position will be requested during the recruitment process. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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