Childcare Educator - APEMS Sévelin (70% to 80%)

The APEMS of Sévelin, offering a capacity of 132 places, welcomes children from 3P to 6P. This facility benefits from a rich and varied environment. Located in the southern districts of the city, it is a dynamic place within a neighbourhood of great social and cultural diversity.

To complete the multidisciplinary team, we are looking for an educator with an activity rate between 70 and 80%.

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’s districts, close to schools. The implementation of collective projects, the development of partnerships with those involved 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.

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 completing daily activities as well as their school homework 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 facility

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)

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 in communication with parents

Autonomy and responsible attitude

Analytical and synthesis skills, ability to propose and improve

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 record

Clean criminal records (ordinary and special)

Split working hours from Monday to Friday

Contract includes activities during school holidays

Salary Grade

7

Start Date

2 September 2026 or to be agreed

Application

Please send us your application and the usual documents by 01.09.2026 via the online form.
Having trouble applying? Contact the service directly at +41 21 315 65 29.

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