Childcare Educator or Socio-Educational Assistant at 61% (Fixed-term Contract)

• 28 October 2026
• 65%
• Permanent position
• Bercher

L-EFAJE is a network of 31 municipalities focused on quality childcare services. Join us to enhance community well-being and support!

Tasks ##

• Provide quality support to children while ensuring their well-being.
• Identify quality-related issues and propose action plans.
• Foster strong connections with families and external services.

Skills ##

• Experience with the target age group is preferred; a relevant diploma is required.
• Teamwork and adaptability are essential for success.
• Must be proactive, responsible, and have strong interpersonal skills.

The EFAJE is a network that brings together 31 municipalities from the Gros-de-Vaud district and surrounding areas wishing to unite their efforts to manage and develop quality day care services in order to better meet the needs of their citizens. To date, three sectors are represented: Family Day Care, which includes around sixty family-based carers, nine preschool facilities, and nineteen after-school facilities. As part of a maternity leave replacement, we are looking for a:

Childcare Educator or Socio-Educational Assistant at 61% (Fixed-term Contract) ##

The position is located at the Hirondelle Daycare in Bercher, which has 64 places divided into four groups. The position concerns the Explorers group (2-3 years old). The working time is spread over 4 days per week (day off on Thursday).

Your duties: ###

• Provide quality support to the children cared for, ensuring their well-being and safety in accordance with the institutional project and current regulations.
• Identify quality-related issues based on your theoretical knowledge. Propose courses of action and implement them in the child-s best interest.
• Foster a quality relationship and exchanges with families and external services.

Your profile: ###

You enjoy teamwork and demonstrate adaptability, interpersonal ease, and professional awareness. Caring and patient, you know how to take initiative, work independently, and assume your responsibilities.

Several years of professional experience with the relevant age group is desirable.

Holder of a tertiary ES/HES diploma or equivalent, or a secondary diploma (CFC), you have Swiss nationality or a valid residence permit, as well as a clean criminal record.

We offer: ###

• An enterprising and stimulating professional environment.
• Excellent social benefits and a centre director close to her collaborators.
• An attractive salary, above the scales established by the FSAE grid.

Start date: immediately or by agreement, until early July 2027.

Application submission: ###

If you are interested in this position and have the required qualities, you can send us your complete application (cover letter, CV, diplomas, certificates and/or employer attestations) by 10 November 2026 only by e-mail to [email protected].

Please mention under "Subject": 26.7/HIR

Only complete applications matching the sought profile and including the above reference number will receive a response.