The Early Childhood Service (SDPE) is responsible for implementing the City of Geneva's policy in favour of early childhood, managing municipal childcare facilities and supporting those it subsidises. As part of maternity leave replacements for the Marie Goegg-Pouchoulin early childhood sector, which includes two nurseries, a parent-child space, and a kindergarten, totalling 171 places, we are looking for

Your mission and responsibilities:

- Organise the reception and support of children while ensuring a quality service that complies with current standards.

- Contribute to and ensure the implementation of the educational project of the childcare facility and institution.

- Develop and implement educational actions in line with the educational project.

- Support and supervise the activities of interns, apprentices, ASE and assistants.

- Create a group dynamic favourable to the awakening, development and socialisation of children.

- 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 recognised childcare educator diploma (ESEDE) or an equivalent qualification (SEFRI recognition mandatory).
- Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, enthusiasm, openness and kindness.
- Show strong listening skills, good stress management and ease in communication.

As part of its gender equality policy, the City of Geneva wishes to promote diversity in all administrative services.

You must reside in the canton of Geneva or in the authorised residential area.

We reserve the right to start the recruitment process before the application deadline to ensure the necessary responsiveness for filling the position.

Conditions and application procedure

Application deadline: 10.07.2026
Start date: As soon as possible or to be agreed
Job classification: Class I of the salary scale

Application file

The application file must include the following: cover letter; detailed CV; copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport size).

The following documents will be required upon hiring:

Extract from the Swiss criminal record (valid for less than 3 months)
Special extract from the Swiss criminal record S (valid for less than 3 months)
Extract from the debt enforcement register (valid for less than 3 months)
Recent medical certificate according to SASAJ requirements.

In its commitment to fight 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 on 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 in the authorised residential area and hold a valid work permit or authorisation.