Description
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. In the context of the opening of the new Victoire-Tinayre early childhood care facility at the start of the 2026 school year, we are looking for
Social Education Assistants at 80-100%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Welcome and support beneficiaries to ensure a quality service in accordance with current standards.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of educational actions linked to the institutional and pedagogical project of the Early Childhood Service.
- Supervise and evaluate trainees and apprentices in the social education field.
- Welcome the persons representing the children and participate in exchanges with them.
- Participate in reflection groups.
Your profile
- Hold a recognised diploma as a social education assistant.
- Demonstrate listening skills, good stress management and ease in communication.
- Show initiative and good organisational skills.
- Knowledge of English is an asset.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 28.06.2026
Start date: 14.08.2026
Job classification: Class E of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: 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 candidates.
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
- Welcome and support beneficiaries to ensure a quality service in accordance with current standards.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of educational actions linked to the institutional and pedagogical project of the Early Childhood Service.
- Supervise and evaluate trainees and apprentices in the social education field.
- Welcome the persons representing the children and participate in exchanges with them.
- Participate in reflection groups.
Your profile
- Hold a recognised diploma as a social education assistant.
- Demonstrate listening skills, good stress management and ease in communication.
- Show initiative and good organisational skills.
- Knowledge of English is an asset.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 28.06.2026
Start date: 14.08.2026
Job classification: Class E of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: 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 candidates.
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