Beschreibung
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 facilities it subsidises. To support the opening of the new early childhood facility in the 2027 school year, located at Avenue d'Aïre, 100, 1203 Geneva, the service is looking for a
Director of a childcare facility at 80-100%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Manage an early childhood facility (capacity of 48 places in 2027, and an additional 24 places in the 2028 school year for a final estimated capacity of 72 places) composed of specialised staff, with the aim of delivering a service to beneficiaries that complies with current standards.
- Participate in the opening of the new facility (setting up the structure, recruiting teams, etc).
- Define and develop the institutional and educational project.
- Ensure the allocation and development of the skills necessary to deliver the service.
- Represent the entity to beneficiary representatives and partners, and promote networking.
Your profile
- Hold a tertiary A or B qualification in early childhood, pedagogy, psychology or social work.
- Have 5 years of professional experience in the socio-educational field with children aged 0 to 12, including at least 2 years with children aged 0 to 4.
- Have experience or training in administration and team management.
- Demonstrate excellent team management skills, listening ability and empathy.
- Show organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, good stress management and ease in communication.
- Have good administrative knowledge, including office and financial tools.
- A CAS or DAS in team management, or any training recognised by SASAJ, is an asset.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 19.06.2026
Start date: 04.01.2027
Job classification: Class L of the salary scale
The application file must contain 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
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 candidates.
Employment conditions
- Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as stated in the job offer.
- Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area (https://www.geneve.ch/emploi).
In its commitment to combating unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
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- Manage an early childhood facility (capacity of 48 places in 2027, and an additional 24 places in the 2028 school year for a final estimated capacity of 72 places) composed of specialised staff, with the aim of delivering a service to beneficiaries that complies with current standards.
- Participate in the opening of the new facility (setting up the structure, recruiting teams, etc).
- Define and develop the institutional and educational project.
- Ensure the allocation and development of the skills necessary to deliver the service.
- Represent the entity to beneficiary representatives and partners, and promote networking.
Your profile
- Hold a tertiary A or B qualification in early childhood, pedagogy, psychology or social work.
- Have 5 years of professional experience in the socio-educational field with children aged 0 to 12, including at least 2 years with children aged 0 to 4.
- Have experience or training in administration and team management.
- Demonstrate excellent team management skills, listening ability and empathy.
- Show organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, good stress management and ease in communication.
- Have good administrative knowledge, including office and financial tools.
- A CAS or DAS in team management, or any training recognised by SASAJ, is an asset.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 19.06.2026
Start date: 04.01.2027
Job classification: Class L of the salary scale
The application file must contain 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
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 candidates.
Employment conditions
- Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as stated in the job offer.
- Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area (https://www.geneve.ch/emploi).
In its commitment to combating unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi