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Director of the small nursery (petite crèche)

Commune de Lys-Haut-Layon · Local government

En français : Directeur·trice de la petite crèche

This job in plain words

The commune of Lys-Haut-Layon is hiring a full-time director for its 24-place small nursery in Vihiers. It is a fixed-term contract replacing an employee on maternity leave, from 1 December 2026 to 30 June 2027, with half of the time spent with the children.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Only contract agents can apply, because the job replaces an employee. The person selected must provide a certificate of good character (certificat d'honorabilité).

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Bachelor's degree (bac+3) · State diploma as early childhood educator, nurse or nursery nurse (puériculture).
Experience
A first experience as nursery director or deputy director would be appreciated.
Contract
Contract agents only: fixed-term contract replacing an employee on maternity leave, 7 months, from 1 December 2026 to 30 June 2027, full time.

The profile they want:

  • State diploma as early childhood educator, nurse or nursery nurse (puériculture).
  • A first experience as nursery director or deputy is appreciated.
  • Good knowledge of early childhood rules (PMI, CAF).
  • Management skills: organised, good listener, team spirit.
  • Office software skills; nursery management software is a plus.

What you would do

  • Welcome children and their families every day.
  • Run play activities based on the educational project.
  • Lead and manage the team, including schedules and recruitment.
  • Run the nursery project and the house rules.
  • Handle administration and budget, including CAF files.
  • Make sure petite enfance rules and safety standards are followed.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, or send your file to the town hall or by email to the human resources team, as stated in the offer.

Documents to send:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)

Good to know:

  • Full time, 35 hours per week.
  • Interviews planned between 12 and 16 October 2026.
  • The website shows 2 November 2026 as the deadline, but the offer text says 5 October 2026. Check before applying.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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