Childcare Educator at 60%
- 12 August 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
The Early Childhood Service (SDPE) is responsible for implementing the early childhood policy of the City of Geneva by managing municipal childcare facilities and supporting the childcare structures it subsidises. To complete our teams at the Monique Bauer-Laggier early childhood centre, a facility offering extended services, we are looking for a
Childcare Educator at 60%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Organise the reception and support of children (0 to 4 years) while ensuring a quality service that complies with current standards.
- Contribute to and ensure the implementation of the pedagogical project of the childcare and institutional facility.
- Develop and implement educational actions linked to the pedagogical 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 (0 to 4 years).
- 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 diploma from the Higher School of Early Childhood Educators of Geneva or Lausanne (ESEDE) or any diploma deemed equivalent and recognised by SEFRI.
- Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, enthusiasm, openness and kindness.
- Show good listening skills, stress management and ease in communication.
- Have at least 2 years of successful experience in early childhood.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 31.08.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class I of the salary scale
The application file must contain the following:
- Cover letter
- Detailed CV or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (downloadable from our website)
- Copies of diplomas and work certificates
- Recent photo (passport size)
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
- Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as stated in the job offer.
- Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area ( https://www.geneve.ch/emploi ).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
- Organise the reception and support of children (0 to 4 years) while ensuring a quality service that complies with current standards.
- Contribute to and ensure the implementation of the pedagogical project of the childcare and institutional facility.
- Develop and implement educational actions linked to the pedagogical 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 (0 to 4 years).
- 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 diploma from the Higher School of Early Childhood Educators of Geneva or Lausanne (ESEDE) or any diploma deemed equivalent and recognised by SEFRI.
- Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, enthusiasm, openness and kindness.
- Show good listening skills, stress management and ease in communication.
- Have at least 2 years of successful experience in early childhood.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 31.08.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class I of the salary scale
The application file must contain the following:
- Cover letter
- Detailed CV or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (downloadable from our website)
- Copies of diplomas and work certificates
- Recent photo (passport size)
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
- Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as stated in the job offer.
- Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area ( https://www.geneve.ch/emploi ).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
