Early Childhood Educator at Kindergarten

Josef-Schwarz Schule - Erlenbach; Baden-Württemberg; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus 1,000 EUR gross

Company pension scheme

Monthly public transport ticket

Daily freshly prepared lunch

Relocation allowance and residency/PR支

Continuing professional development

Employee housing provision

Job summary

SchoolBrowse is seeking a motivated Early Childhood Educator to join our bilingual nurseries in Heilbronn, Erlenbach, Weinsberg and Bad Friedrichshall on a part-time or full-time basis. You will support children’s cognitive, emotional and creative development, conduct observations and collaborate with a team to implement our bilingual pedagogical approach.

The role requires certified training in early childhood education or a degree in education, fluent English and German at B2+, and a

Qualifications

• Certified training as an early childhood educator or a degree in education.
• Strong identification with the pedagogical concept and teamwork.
• Interest in co-creating new methodologies and organisational development.
• Fluent English and German at least B2.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic support for children's cognitive, emotional and creative development.
• Prepare, conduct and follow up parent meetings.
• Carry out regular observations of each child’s development and abilities.

Skills

Fluent English

German B2

Education

Early childhood educator training

Degree in Education

Job description

About the school

Josef-Schwarz Schule - Erlenbach is part of the Phorms Education network, which has operated bilingual German-English nurseries in cooperation with the Schwarz Group since 2006. The organisation currently runs five nurseries across Heilbronn and the surrounding area, with an additional centre scheduled to open in Bad Friedrichshall at the beginning of 2026. Children aged 0 to 6 are supported through an open, partially immersive concept that places bilingualism, music and STEM at the centre of a needs-oriented approach. Facilities feature well-equipped functional rooms and outdoor play areas.

The role

We are seeking a motivated and qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our nurseries in Heilbronn, Erlenbach, Weinsberg and Bad Friedrichshall. The position is available on a part-time or full-time basis.

Key responsibilities

• Provide holistic support for children across cognitive, emotional and creative development
• Prepare, conduct and follow up parent meetings
• Carry out regular observations of each child’s holistic development and abilities

Requirements

• Certified training as an early childhood educator, a degree in education or a comparable qualification recognised by local authorities for specialist or supplementary staff roles
• Strong identification with the pedagogical concept and motivation to implement it collaboratively within a team
• Interest in co-creating new pedagogical methodologies and contributing to continuous organisational development
• Enthusiasm for working in a bilingual and international environment
• Committed team player with a motivated and reliable approach
• Fluent English skills and German language proficiency at a minimum of B2 level

Benefits & package

• Sign-on bonus of 1,000 EUR gross
• Attractive salary with additional benefits including a company pension scheme, monthly public transport ticket and daily freshly prepared lunch
• Relocation allowance with full support for residency and work permit applications
• Continuing professional development opportunities
• Short-term provision of employee housing at current market rates
• Open concept with individual support for each child and access to state-of-the-art educational resources