Nursery Manager

About the job

🌍 Join the Babilou Family, the international leader in early childhood

Joining the Babilou Family means becoming part of an international group committed to sustainable educational practices, where the emotional security of young children and parental support are at the heart of our educational approach: supporting a child’s development also means supporting their family.

Present in ten countries, we are proud of the multicultural richness that nourishes our educational project. Every day, our teams share their expertise and cultures to offer children and their families a window to the world.

Every child is different: sustainable education is not the same for everyone, but the best for each individual. That is why we are open to major specific pedagogies to avoid the limitations of each and to meet the diverse needs of every child and parent within the framework of a strong common educational project.

We are looking, for our nursery in Bulle, for a permanent contract, 80%-100%, with immediate start or to be agreed, for a

Site Manager – Bulle

(Nursery Director)

🌱 Your mission

Ensure the pedagogical, administrative and organisational management of the nursery, guaranteeing the quality of care and development of the children, team management, communication with families and implementation of the institutional project. The site manager reports hierarchically to the multi-site institutions director.

🚩 Main responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the nursery and ensure quality care for children and their families. Support, assist and unite the educational team around the structure’s pedagogical project.
• Organise resources and schedules to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
• Ensure local administrative and HR follow-up, in collaboration with support services.
• Maintain a relationship of trust with families and the structure’s various partners.
• Ensure compliance with the institutional framework as well as quality, safety and hygiene requirements.
• Actively participate in the development of the nursery and the institution’s projects.

🤝 Your profile

• You hold a Federal VET Diploma as a socio-educational assistant (ASE) or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• You have several years of experience in the field of childhood and now wish to progress to a position of responsibility.
• You enjoy supporting a team, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a positive work dynamic. You are organised, autonomous and able to manage daily priorities.
• You have good interpersonal skills and communicate easily with teams and families. You are comfortable with common IT tools.
• You have a perfect command of French; knowledge of English is an asset.
• You are willing to undertake the additional training required to perform the role in the canton of Fribourg.

💫 Why join the Babilou Family?

• Attractive remuneration and good social benefits.
• Support in your onboarding to gradually develop your management and administrative skills.
• The possibility to follow the additional training necessary for your role and to continue your professional development.
• Real opportunities for advancement and mobility within a group active in education and early childhood.
• A multicultural and multilingual working environment fostering exchange, learning and sharing of experiences.
• Educational practices supported by an international scientific committee and nourished by current knowledge on child development.
• The opportunity to contribute concretely to our mission: "Building a better world through education and care for every child."

To join our teams, we look forward to receiving your online application (including your cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas, work certificates, etc.) via the recruitment platform www.jobup.ch .

The Human Resources department will be happy to provide any additional information at the phone number 021 907 60 62.

Application deadline: 30 September 2026.

More information on our website: https://www.kidscare.ch .