Childcare Assistant (English)

Kita Glitzerfisch; Uesslingen-Buch; Hybrid; CHF 20.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kita Glitzerfisch in Switzerland is seeking a warm, reliable native English-speaking childcare assistant for a 40%-50% position to join our team. You will communicate with children in English during daily activities and help them enjoy language learning through play and everyday interactions.

The role emphasizes natural language use rather than formal lessons. You will collaborate with qualified childcare professionals and contribute to a safe, encouraging environment that supports each child’s

Qualifikationen

• English is your native language and you communicate naturally with children.
• Experience caring for or working with children is preferred.
• A childcare qualification is an advantage but not essential.

Aufgaben

• Supporting the care, supervision and development of the children in their daily routine.
• Communicating with the children consistently and naturally in English.
• Introducing English through everyday situations, play and age-appropriate activities.
• Planning and leading short, engaging activities in English.
• Singing English songs and introducing rhymes, finger plays and movement games.
• Reading and telling English stories and picture books.
• Organising creative, musical and physical activities in English.
• Supporting the children during meals, outings, rest periods and daily routines.

Kenntnisse

native English speaker

communication with children

Ausbildung

Childcare qualification (advantage)

Jobbeschreibung

Helping children discover English through everyday experiences

Kita Glitzerfisch is looking for a warm, reliable and enthusiastic native English-speaking Childcare Assistant to join our team in a 40% - 50% position.

English is naturally integrated into the children's daily routine at our childcare centre. In this role, you will communicate with the children consistently in English and help them develop an intuitive and positive relationship with the language.

English is not taught in the form of traditional classroom lessons. Instead, the children learn through everyday conversations, play, songs, stories, rhymes, movement, creative activities and shared experiences.

Your responsibilities

Supporting the care, supervision and development of the children in their daily routine

Communicating with the children consistently and naturally in English

Introducing English through everyday situations, play and age-appropriate activities

Planning and leading short, engaging activities in English

Singing English songs and introducing rhymes, finger plays and movement games

Reading and telling English stories and picture books

Organising creative, musical and physical activities in English

Supporting the children during free play, meals, outings, rest periods and daily routines

Responding to the children's individual ages, developmental stages, interests and needs

Creating a warm, safe and encouraging environment in which children feel comfortable using and discovering English

Working closely with the qualified childcare professionals and the group leader

Supporting the implementation of the educational concept of Kita Glitzerfisch

Contributing to the implementation of the daily and weekly programme

Participating in team meetings and internal discussions

Following the childcare center's quality, hygiene and safety standards

Helping to maintain order, cleanliness and a pleasant environment within the group

Supporting the team with general practical tasks arising during the childcare day

Applications can only be considered if the following requirements are met:

English is your native language

You communicate naturally, confidently and in an age-appropriate manner in English

You already have practical experience caring for or working with children

You genuinely enjoy supporting children and introducing them to English through play and everyday interaction

You are warm, patient, empathetic and respectful in your interactions with children

You work responsibly, reliably and independently

You enjoy working as part of a team and communicate openly and professionally

You are flexible, resilient and able to remain calm in a lively childcare environment

You are willing to follow and implement the educational concept and quality standards of Kita Glitzerfisch

You have sufficient German-language skills to communicate with the team and respond appropriately in organisational or safety-related situations

You are able to provide a current criminal record certificate and a Swiss special private extract required for working with children

A qualification in childcare, early childhood education or a related field is an advantage but is not essential. Your experience with children, personal suitability and ability to integrate English naturally into everyday childcare are particularly important to us.

Your profile

You are a warm, open-minded and patient person who treats children with care, respect and appreciation.

As a native English speaker, you are able to use the language naturally and confidently throughout the childcare day. You enjoy inspiring children through stories, songs, play, movement, creativity and shared experiences.

You understand that children learn languages in different ways and at different stages. You encourage them without pressure and create positive experiences that awaken their curiosity and enjoyment of English.

You enjoy working as part of a team, take responsibility and actively contribute to everyday childcare. Even in busy or challenging situations, you remain calm, attentive and dependable.

What we offer

A varied and meaningful 50% position

The opportunity to support children in learning English naturally through everyday experiences

Freedom to contribute creative ideas involving stories, music, movement, play and art

Close cooperation with our qualified childcare team

A warm, modern and development-focused working environment

A varied role with children of different ages

Contemporary employment conditions

Opportunities for professional and personal development

Auskunft Kita Glitzerfisch Alexandra Zemp, Trägerschaft