Boarding Team - Substitute Mentor (f/m/d)

BBIS; Kleinmachnow; On-site; EUR 4,000 - 6,700; Part time

Job summary

BBIS invites educators to join our BBIS Boarding School as an on-call substitute mentor (f/m/d) in Kleinmachnow. You will cover for absent boarding staff on short notice, ensuring consistent care, supervision, and support for our international boarding students.

This flexible role is ideal for qualified educators, social pedagogues, or youth workers seeking a high-impact position within an international school community. Availability typically includes early mornings and weekends.

Qualifications

• University degree in Pedagogy, Social Work, Education, or related field preferred.
• Fluency in English at a high level (C2). German proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to respond promptly to short-notice assignments (early start times).
• Experience with teenagers/young adults in formal educational or residential settings preferred.
• Intercultural awareness and ability to work in an international context.

Responsibilities

• Provide everyday support to boarding students and foster a warm, inclusive environment.
• supervise boarders during school hours and in daily routines.
• Promote child safeguarding and ensure wellbeing in line with BBIS policies.
• Assist other boarding staff with duties to maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized boarding environment.
• Manage records and communicate with parents, medical staff, and other teams as needed.

Skills

English (native level)

German proficiency

Education

University degree in Pedagogy / Social Work / Education

Job description

BBIS invites educators to join our BBIS Boarding School as on-call substitute mentor (f/m/d).

• Location:Kleinmachnow (Berlin region)

• Contract:Marginal employment (Minijob, up to €603/month).

• Nature of work:On-call

• Availability:Short-notice availability (calls typically between 06:00 AM and 07:00 AM and weekends)

• Rate:Competitive daily/hourly rate for days worked

• Start date:ASAP

About this role and working model:

We are seeking a reliable, adaptable, and caring Substitute Boarding Mentorto join our Boarding Team at BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School.

This position is offered under a flexible framework agreement for on-call assignments.You will step in on short notice to cover for absent boarding staff, ensuring uninterrupted, high-quality care, supervision, and operational support for our international boarding students.

This role is ideal for qualified educators, social pedagogues, certified tutors, or youth workers looking for a flexible, high-impact role in a dynamic, international community.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES

Everyday Support:Support boarding students in their daily routines, foster a warm, inclusive environment, and maintain high standards of student conduct.

Daytime Supervision:Care for and attend to boarders who remain in the boarding house during school hours due to illness or schedule exemptions.

Child Safeguarding:Actively promote student safety, wellbeing, and emotional development in strict compliance with BBIS Child Safeguarding Policies.

Activities to support other boarding staff to ensure the safe and secure operation of BBIS Boarding School:

• Attend to boarders who are absent from school.

• Maintain records of illness, referrals, and appointments, and pass on relevant information to boarding staff, parents and medical staff, ensuring REACH is updated.

• Liaise with the cleaning and maintenance team to ensure that the boarding house is a clean, tidy and homely environment.

• Ensure boarding is consistently presented to a high standard and assist with updating notice boards and displays.

• Receive and store deliveries, including student provisions and ensure the appropriate stock levels in kitchens.

• Monitor visitors and students signing-in and out from school.

• Support the activities programme alongside other staff members

• Support the boarding students in their everyday lives throughout their time boarding at BBIS.

YOUR QUALIFICATION

• Education:A university degree in Pedagogy, Social Work, Education, or a related field is preferred.

• Language Skills:C2 / Native-level fluency in English. German proficiency is a valuable asset.

• Flexibility:Proven ability to respond promptly to short-notice assignments, including call-ins between 06:00 a.m. and 07:00 a.m.

• Relevant Experience:Demonstrated experience working with teenagers and young adults (ages 15–18) in formal educational or residential settings (e.g., secondary schools, certified tutoring, or recognized youth work

• Personal Qualities:Excellent teamwork, emotional resilience, proactive initiative, creative problem-solving, and a positive "can-do" attitude.

• Intercultural Passion:Genuine enthusiasm for intercultural exchange, student development, and international education.

• Work Permit and Residence:Valid German work/residence permit and registered German address (Meldeadresse) mandatoryat the time of application.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Documentation

In accordance with German statutory regulations and institutional safeguarding standards, the following documents must be submitted prior to commencing employment:

• Valid Work and Residence Permit

• Copy of Passport

• Official Registration Certificate (Meldebescheinigung)

• German Health Insurance Membership Letter (Krankenkassenbescheinigung)

• German Bank Account details (IBAN / Girokonto)

• Tax Identification Number (Steuer-ID)

• Extended Certificate of Conduct (Erweitertes Führungszeugnis, no older than 6 months)

• Proof of Measles Immunity (Masernimpfschutz, doctor's certificate/vaccination card for individuals born after 1970)

• Original Certificate of highest (university) degree obtained