Childcare Educator at 50-80%
- 08 October 2026
- 80%
- 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 childcare facilities and supporting the childcare structures it subsidises. To complete our teams at the Eglantyne Jebb childcare facility for the 2026 intake, we are looking for a
Childcare Educator at 50-80%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Organise the reception and support of children (0 to 4 years) while ensuring a quality service in accordance with current standards.
- Contribute to and ensure the implementation of the pedagogical project of the childcare facility and institution.
- Develop and implement educational actions linked to the pedagogical project.
- Support and supervise the activities of trainees, 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 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: 29.10.2026
Start date: 01.11.2026
Job classification: Class I of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must include the following: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on 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. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to applicants.
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
- Organise the reception and support of children (0 to 4 years) while ensuring a quality service in accordance with current standards.
- Contribute to and ensure the implementation of the pedagogical project of the childcare facility and institution.
- Develop and implement educational actions linked to the pedagogical project.
- Support and supervise the activities of trainees, 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 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: 29.10.2026
Start date: 01.11.2026
Job classification: Class I of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must include the following: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on 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. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to applicants.
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
