Haute école de travail social et de la santé Lausanne
Ecublens
A Pedagogical Manager for After-School Care
- 19 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Ecublens
Job summary
The Municipality of Ecublens seeks a pedagogical leader for after-school care. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with excellent social benefits.
Tasks
- Ensure children's well-being and development in a trusted family relationship.
- Evolve the pedagogical project in line with regulations and collective dynamics.
- Lead the educational team to foster reflective practice and skill development.
Skills
- Degree ES or HES, 5 years minimum, plus 2 years of experience with children.
- Strong organizational and project management skills required.
- Ability to manage budgets and financial aspects of the structure.
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About the job
The Municipality of Ecublens is looking for a pedagogical manager for after-school care. Activity rate at 85%, annualised hours over 44 weeks.
The APEMS of Ecublens play a central role in the municipal family policy, welcoming a significant number of children daily within the inter-municipal AJESOL network. The School and After-School Activities Service is seeking a pedagogical manager to join a committed team and contribute to providing quality care within an 80-place care facility.
Your profile:
- ES or HES diploma according to LAJE requirements, obtained at least 5 years ago.
- At least 2 years of professional experience with children.
- CAS in team leadership, federal management certificate or equivalent training.
- Proven experience in team leadership; strong organisational and project management skills.
- Forward-thinking and initiative; autonomy and sense of responsibility.
- Accounting knowledge and budget management.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a network (municipal services, school, families, AJESOL).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools; Kibe and Kikan software is an asset.
Main missions:
- Place the well-being and development of children at the heart of the mission by fostering a close and trusting relationship with families.
- Maintain and develop the educational project of the facility within a collective dynamic and ensure its compliance with current regulations.
- Lead the educational team with clarity and commitment, creating favourable conditions for reflective practice, skills development, and involvement of each member.
- Ensure the administrative and financial management of the facility, in liaison with the Service Management, administrative staff, and the AJESOL care network.
We offer you:
- A motivating and varied activity within a rapidly developing town.
- Benefits linked to a people-oriented administration.
- Excellent social conditions.
Start date: 1 January 2027 or to be agreed.
For further information, please contact Mr François Brassart, Deputy Head of the School and After-School Activities Service, tel. 021 695 33 81.
Your application, accompanied by the usual documents, must be sent by 6 September 2026 via the internet at the following address: www.ecublens.ch under the employment section.
