Civilian Early Childhood Educator Assistant / Maison Altaï and Foyer l'Odyssée

About the job

Civilian Early Childhood Educator Assistant / Maison Altaï and Foyer l'Odyssée

• Full time

Company Description

The Official Youth Foundation (FOJ) aims to promote the psycho-social development of children, adolescents, and young people in difficulty, in collaboration with parents and partner institutions. Bound by a service contract with the State of Geneva, the FOJ is committed to the protection and defense of the interests of the child.

To fulfill its mission, the institution manages 47 facilities across the Canton of Geneva and has 500 places for minors and young adults, offering outpatient educational services at home. The FOJ is composed of 670 employees.

To successfully carry out its mission, the FOJ regularly seeks civilians for its various facilities to provide help and support to the educational team. We are looking for two civilian early childhood educator assistants for its Maison Altaï and L'Odyssée Homes, which accommodate babies and very young children aged 0 to 5 years on a medium and long-term basis.

Job Description

The civilian positions are only for persons admitted to civil service by official decision of the Federal Office for Civilian Service.

70% Daily support of children

Under the supervision of an educator, the civilian:

• Meets the fundamental needs of the child (hygiene, feeding)
• Ensures presence, care, and safety
• Establishes a trusting relationship with the child
• Observes the child, monitors and supports their development
• Co-leads activities adapted to the child’s age
• Facilitates each child’s integration into the group
• Participates in daily life situations
• Encourages free play and the child’s initiative
• Contributes to organizing the child’s time (life rhythm) and daily space
• Uses materials that promote discovery and the child’s awakening
• Sets clear boundaries and limits.

30% Maintenance

• Supports the educational team in logistical and daily maintenance tasks, including dishwashing and equipment care (loading and unloading the dishwasher, cleaning children’s chairs, disinfecting toys), stroller care and maintenance, waste management (sorting and taking out trash), cleaning outdoor areas, performing small repairs and routine tasks, assembling furniture, tidying premises, and vehicle maintenance.

Activity rate: 100%

Start date: as soon as possible, to be agreed upon during the interview

Duration of assignment: 6 months

For more information regarding the specifications, please consult the ZIVI website (www.zivi.admin.ch). Specification no. 106588.

Qualifications

• Strong motivation to work with children from birth to 5 years old
• Patience, common sense, and constant vigilance to ensure the safety of very young children
• Knowledge of basic hygiene principles, early childhood development, and essential care such as changing a baby
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Additional Information

Important:

Only persons admitted to civil service by official decision of the Federal Office for Civilian Service may apply. Civil service is reserved for persons subject to military service (declared fit during recruitment) who have been admitted because they cannot reconcile military service with their conscience.

If you meet this criterion and find this position a motivating challenge, we invite you to submit a complete application file including:

• A cover letter
• A CV
• Copies of work certificates, attestations, and diplomas
• A copy of the driving license (manual car)

A clean criminal record will be required and incomplete files will not be considered.

We look forward to receiving your application.