Erzieher/in (m/w/d)_Educator (m/f/d) (Kindergarten)

Leipzig International School; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent educational institution in Leipzig is seeking dedicated educators with a strong background in child development. This role involves creating engaging learning environments, collaborating with colleagues, and communicating with parents. Ideal candidates will hold relevant degrees and have proficiency in English or German. With competitive benefits and a focus on professional development, this position promises a rewarding career in a dynamic setting.

Leistungen

30 days of paid vacation

Company pension scheme

Supplementary health insurance

Moving allowance

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Qualifikationen

• Fluency in written and verbal English or German, with basic understanding in the other.
• Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods.
• Enthusiasm and personal commitment to your job.

Aufgaben

• Developing age-appropriate, child-focused activities.
• Observing, guiding, and participating in children’s play.
• Collaborating with team members to improve education quality.

Kenntnisse

Child development knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor or Master level degrees in child care, early childhood education, social work, or social pedagogy

Qualification as a state-approved Educator (staatlich anerkannter Erzieher)

Jobbeschreibung

General

Job Start: as soon as possible
Location: Leipzig International Kindergarten, Karl-Heine-Str. 95, Leipzig, Germany
Contract: Part-time/Full-time, initially fixed-term for 2 years followed by the option of a subsequent employment contract with an infinite duration

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Collaborating with partners and team members to deliver a strong programme based on learning through play, active learning and critical thinking
• Developing age-appropriate, child-focused and theme-based activities based on the guidelines, ethos and objectives provided by Saxony’s State Curriculum for Kindergarten (Sächsischer Bildungsplan) and the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Looking for opportunities to promote development that fosters the children’s love of learning, curiosity, creativity and independence
• Providing stimulating and empowering environments for children to discover and explore
• Observing, supporting, guiding and participating in children’s play
• Communicating with parents and colleagues about children in your care
• Using assessment tools for development and learning in order to focus on children’s progress and plan their next steps
• Working with a team of colleagues to continuously improve the overall quality of care, education and learning at Leipzig International Kindergarten
• Supporting the children with life skills, including dressing, toileting, and independent eating
• Participating in weekly and monthly planning meetings and other professional development opportunities

Your profile

• Bachelor or Master level degrees in related subject areas: child care, early childhood education, social work, social pedagogy or a qualification as a state-approved Educator (staatlich anerkannter Erzieher) or a comparable education
• Fluency in written and verbal English or German, with basic understanding in the other
• Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods
• Strong collaboration and team work skills
• Enthusiasm and personal commitment to your job
• Strong communication and time management skills
• International and growth mindsets
• Experience abroad

What we offer

• A dynamic and diverse workplace which continues to develop good education and learning practices
• A substantial preparation time contingency
• 30 days of paid vacation
• 30 minutes of the daily working time are set aside for preparations
• A flexible model of working that effectively supports the needs of students
• Excellent resources and a modern purpose-build facility that hosts a wide range of indoor classrooms and play spaces as well as a spacious, landscaped outdoor learning environment
• The benefit of ongoing internal and external professional development
• Company benefits such as company pension scheme, supplementary health insurance, moving allowance, JobRad Leasing, financial assistance to attend a language course etc.