Are you a dynamic and community-driven individual with a passion for early childhood education? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to be part of a bilingual childcare center's exciting journey?

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send your resume along with a short summary highlighting your passion for early childhood education and your leadership skills to: career@edukind.ch

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What We're Looking For:

We're looking for a bilingual (English/German) pro with a passion for innovative teaching and creating engaging learning environments.

Key Responsibilities:‍

• Supporting the management and employees at the locations in implementing the Edukind pedagogical concept
• Ensuring and controlling educational quality using the existing management tools
• Revising and further developing the pedagogical concept
• Carrying out regular observations with definitions of measures
• Supporting management in the assessment of challenging childcare situations
• Employee training (e.g., room concept, pedagogical concept)
• Induction of new employees and their deputies in the area of pedagogy
• Assisting managers and employees with educational questions
• Further development of internal and external processes in the area of pedagogy
• Management of and collaboration in projects

Qualifications:

• Pedagogical training at the higher technical college or university of applied sciences level or
  (e.g., childhood pedagogue, social pedagogue, remedial pedagogue, teacher)
• Additional education or certification e.g. Erlebnispädagogik
• Up-to-date expertise in early childhood education and care.
• Knowledge of the family and supplementary school care and education sectors.
• Proven project experience
• High understanding of customer service.
• Personality who thinks and acts in a networked manner with diplomatic skills.
• High level of professionalism and enjoyment of working with children.
• Passion for working with children and creating a positive learning environment.
• Proficiency in both English and German languages.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• First aid and CPR certification (preferred).
• Previous experience in a bilingual or multicultural daycare setting (preferred).

What We Offer:

• A multicultural, dedicated and collaborative team
• Comfortable workspaces in modern buildings
• An innovative educational concept
• 42-hour workweek and 25 vacation days (no closing times)
• Regular opportunities for a professional development
• Welcome Week & Essentials workshops for new employees
• Childcare at employee rates
• Work in a bilingual team of teachers
• Independent planning and implementation of offers
• Regular team events
• Housekeeping to relieve the pedagogical specialists
• Peaceful and natural environment, which promotes well-being and productivity.
• Competitive salary scale

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ABOUT US

Welcome to the next generation of daycare, where you come as you are.

Edukind is a bilingual childcare center with a coworking space built on flexibility, autonomy, and belonging. Our dynamic model is designed to advance individual potential and foster community.

Join us at Edukind, where every day is an opportunity to grow, connect, and make a positive impact!