Early Childhood Educator at 50%

• 23 June 2026 • 50% • Indefinite duration • Route de Cossonay 40, 1008 Prilly The Municipality of the Ville de Prilly intends to guarantee qualitative and harmonious urban development for the commune and the region, thereby ensuring a high level of services for the entire population. You may not change the world. But you will change the world of a few children. And that is already immense. There will be mornings where you will have to reassure a child who is holding their parent's hand very tightly. Days where a castle built by several people becomes a wonderful lesson in cooperation. Uncontrollable bursts of laughter for a joke that only children understand. Sorrows to be welcomed without being minimized. "Look what I achieved!" launched with immense pride. And then there will be those thousands of little moments that will never make the headlines, but which will slowly build the confidence, curiosity, and self-esteem of those who will make the world of tomorrow. If you know that it is precisely these moments that give meaning to your profession, then continue reading. Le Centre de Vie Enfantine Les Acacias, a childcare facility of the Ville de Prilly, is currently looking for the person who will come to write the sequel to this beautiful adventure. Early Childhood Educator at 50% ## You will join a human-sized structure welcoming 20 children, where ideas circulate, where mutual aid is obvious, and where the quality of relationships counts as much as the quality of support. We believe that a child flourishes when surrounded by adults who feel themselves recognized, supported, and considered. Concretely, what will you do? You will accompany children in their discoveries, their emotions, their games, and their learning. You will create a secure, stimulating, and joyful environment. You will transform daily situations into opportunities for experimentation and development. You will build a partnership of trust with families. You will participate actively in pedagogical reflection and the evolution of institutional life. And above all, you will bring what cannot be learned in any manual: your personality, your perspective, your sensitivity, and your ability to see the unique potential of each child. And you, who are you? Perhaps you are that person who- • knows that a child sometimes needs to be listened to more than corrected; • understands that playing is serious business; • demonstrates creativity without losing the sense of responsibility; • loves working in a team because they know that one also grows among colleagues; • knows how to take initiatives while remaining attentive to the collective; • possesses a diploma in early childhood education or a title recognized by the SCAJE; • benefits from experience in the field of childhood; • masters French What we promise you We do not promise perfect days. The profession is demanding. It requires energy, patience, questioning, and a lot of commitment. But we promise you: • a lively and stimulating professional environment; • a management team that is close, accessible, and attentive; • a dedicated, solidary, and benevolent team; • a real place for your ideas and your expertise; • attractive working conditions; • the rare satisfaction of practicing a profession that has meaning, every day. Practical information Place of work: Prilly Activity rate: 50% (3 days per week) Start date: 10 August 2026 or to be agreed What if it were you? La Ville de Prilly is committed to equal opportunities and considers diversity as a wealth. We encourage all persons meeting the sought-after profile to submit their application. Send us your complete file (motivation letter, curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and work certificates), grouped into a single PDF document via the jobup platform or to the address Écrire un email. Because ultimately, this job is not just about accompanying children. It is about giving them roots to grow and wings to soar. And that deserves to be experienced alongside a team that shares the same convictions. #