Director of Early Childhood Care Facility at 100%
- 20 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
The Early Childhood Service (SDPE) is responsible for implementing the City of Geneva's early childhood policy by managing municipal care facilities and supporting the subsidised care facilities. To support the opening of the new early childhood care facility in the 2027 school year, located at rue de l'avenir 4-8, 1207 Geneva, the service is looking for a
Director of Early Childhood Care Facility at 100%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Manage an early childhood care facility with a capacity of 57 places (progressive opening of 27 places in 2027, then 15 places in 2028 and 15 places in 2029), composed of specialised staff, to ensure beneficiaries receive care in accordance with current standards.
- Participate in the opening of the new facility: purchase of furniture and equipment, organisation setup, recruitment and team formation.
- Define and develop the institutional project as well as the educational project.
- Ensure the adequacy, allocation and development of the skills necessary for the quality of services.
- Represent the entity to families and partners, while promoting networking.
Your profile
- Hold a tertiary level A or B qualification in early childhood, pedagogy, psychology or social work.
- Have 5 years of professional experience in the socio-educational field with children aged 0 to 12, including at least 2 years with children aged 0 to 4.
- Possess or acquire a CAS in team management, or any training recognised by SASAJ.
- Demonstrate excellent team management skills, as well as listening and empathy abilities.
- Show a keen sense of organisation and priorities, good stress management and ease in communication.
- Master administrative knowledge, including office and financial tools.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 10.09.2026
Start date: 04.01.2027
Job classification: Class L of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (downloadable from 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. A 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
- Manage an early childhood care facility with a capacity of 57 places (progressive opening of 27 places in 2027, then 15 places in 2028 and 15 places in 2029), composed of specialised staff, to ensure beneficiaries receive care in accordance with current standards.
- Participate in the opening of the new facility: purchase of furniture and equipment, organisation setup, recruitment and team formation.
- Define and develop the institutional project as well as the educational project.
- Ensure the adequacy, allocation and development of the skills necessary for the quality of services.
- Represent the entity to families and partners, while promoting networking.
Your profile
- Hold a tertiary level A or B qualification in early childhood, pedagogy, psychology or social work.
- Have 5 years of professional experience in the socio-educational field with children aged 0 to 12, including at least 2 years with children aged 0 to 4.
- Possess or acquire a CAS in team management, or any training recognised by SASAJ.
- Demonstrate excellent team management skills, as well as listening and empathy abilities.
- Show a keen sense of organisation and priorities, good stress management and ease in communication.
- Master administrative knowledge, including office and financial tools.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 10.09.2026
Start date: 04.01.2027
Job classification: Class L of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (downloadable from 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. A 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
