ESEDE Pre-Admission Internship – Higher School of Childhood Educators – 80% to 100%

About the job

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals are a nationally and internationally recognised institution. To learn more about our organisation, take a few minutes to view our 2024 retrospective by clicking  here .

The  Human Resources Department  contributes to implementing the strategic directions of the HUG. Its policy is based notably on consideration of the individual, work-life balance, health and safety at work, development of training, and promotion of internal mobility.

The HUG nurseries include two sites with gardens, one located on the Belle-Idée estate in Chêne-Bourg and the other near the Cantonal Hospital, as well as a drop-in nursery primarily intended for patients attending consultations at the maternity ward.

The HUG nurseries are company nurseries reserved for staff children.

Job Description

This ESEDE pre-admission internship (400 or 800 hours depending on written validation from ESEDE) is aimed at individuals who have passed the ESEDE entrance exam and obtained a pre-admission certificate, requiring practical experience according to the PEC. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

We are looking for one intern at the Cluse-Roseraie site and one intern at the Belle-Idée site.

This internship allows you to immerse yourself in the reality of the childhood educator profession by participating in daily educational activities (welcomes, free play, awakening activities, meals, naps, transitions, outings) under the supervision of a referring EDE. You observe, question, and develop a professional stance while participating in team meetings and institutional life.

We also support you in completing the ESEDE portfolio according to the school’s expectations.

The 800 hours must be completed continuously within the same structure, and any absence must be compensated.

Qualifications

Mandatory attendance at one of the ESEDE information sessions (certificate of participation required)
→ information & dates: https://edu.ge.ch/secondaire2/esede/seances-dinformation

ESEDE pre-admission certificate (successful entrance exam).

General secondary II qualification or CFC outside the socio-educational field requiring the pre-admission internship.

Strong interest in early childhood, motivation to enter ES training.

Additional Information

• Start date: August 2026 intake
• Activity rate: 80% to 100%
• Duration: until completion of 400 or 800 hours (approximately 10 to 20 weeks of internship)
• Contract: internship contract (remuneration according to ESEDE scale)
• Sites: Belle-Idée and Cluse-Roseraie
• Application deadline: 31.05.2026
• Required documents: CV, cover letter, pre-admission certificate, certificate of attendance at the mandatory ESEDE session, transcripts/diplomas, any other certificates
• Information request: camilla.gibbons@hug.ch

If you are interested in this position and recognise yourself in the desired profile, do not hesitate to apply or contact us for further information.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men, and we will carefully consider your application.