Contract type

Regular

Join the Babilou Family, the international leader in early childhood

Joining the Babilou Family means becoming part of an international group committed to a sustainable educational approach, where the emotional security of young children and parental support are at the heart of our educational approach: supporting a child's development also means supporting their family.

Present in ten countries, we are proud of the multicultural richness that nourishes our educational project. Every day, our teams share their expertise and cultures to offer children and their families a window on the world.

Every child is different: sustainable education is not the same for everyone, but the best for each. That’s why we are open to great specific pedagogies to avoid the limits of each and to meet the diverse needs of each child and parent within a strong common educational project.

We are looking for our nursery KidsCare de Bulle, on a permanent contract, with a start date as soon as possible or to be agreed upon, a

Nursery Director at 80-100%

Your mission

Ensure the pedagogical, administrative, and organizational direction of the nursery, guaranteeing the quality of the welcome and development of children, team management, communication with families, and implementation of the institutional project. The site manager reports hierarchically to the director of multi-site institutions.

Main responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate the educational project of the nursery.
• Supervise the quality of educational practices within the team.
• Support and accompany educators in specific situations.
• Organize schedules and distribute responsibilities within the team.
• Conduct annual interviews and ensure close HR follow-up.
• Promote a collaborative and respectful work environment.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and health standards.
• Manage administrative tasks (registrations, billing, monitoring of children and family files).
• Monitor the budget and manage the nursery's material resources.
• Keep institutional documents and necessary reports up to date (with authorities, headquarters, etc.).
• Welcome, inform, and support families.
• Represent the nursery in external meetings or projects.
• Ensure coherence between the nursery's practices and the institution's values.
• Implement tools for monitoring and evaluating the quality of care.
• Participate in institutional, inter-nursery, or cantonal projects.
• Identify areas for improvement and propose pedagogical or organizational innovations.

Your profile

• Tertiary diploma in childhood education (ES EDE or equivalent).
• Proven experience in team management.
• Training in management and/or business management are serious assets.
• Good knowledge of the MS Office suite and ease of working with computer software.
• Native French speaker with a professional level of English (B2).
• Strong managerial, organizational, and pedagogical skills.
• Interpersonal skills, listening, mediation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and make decisions.
• Sensitivity to issues related to well-being, sustainability, and cultural diversity.

Why join the Babilou Family?

• Attractive remuneration and social benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and mobility within a large group committed to training and professional development.
• The pride of contributing to a meaningful mission: "Building a better world through education and care for each child".
• A multicultural and multilingual environment that fosters learning and sharing.
• A scientific committee composed of internationally renowned experts supports our educational practices based on the latest discoveries in neuroscience to meet the fundamental needs of young children and confront our knowledge with what we offer on the ground.

To join our teams, we look forward to receiving your online application (including your cover letter, CV, copies of your diplomas, and work certificates) via the recruitment platform.

The human resources department will gladly provide you with any additional information at the phone number 021 907 60 62.

Application deadline: September 20, 2026.

More information on our website.