The Lernstuben are daycare centers that provide individualized developmental support and educational guidance. They serve children ages 6 to 13. The Lernstuben are part of the Erlangen Youth Welfare Office’s program to strengthen families. They support children in a wide variety of life situations, helping them develop well, find their own path, and make the most of their talents and strengths.
If you’d like to take on this responsibility with us, we look forward to receiving your application!
Your benefits:
- A secure, long-term position with pay in accordance with the EG S 8b TVöD-SuE collective bargaining agreement, a Christmas bonus, supplementary pension benefits for employees covered by the collective agreement, and additional paid days off
- Diverse work opportunities thanks to the wide range of childcare facilities and the associated opportunities for professional development
- Part of a socially and professionally competent community with team events and strong camaraderie
- Support from an extensive pool of substitute staff and professional housekeeping staff
- Supervision, continuing education, peer counseling; specialization available
- Modern and very well-equipped facilities, access to company-leased apartments, accessibility via public transit and a VGN corporate pass
- Equal opportunities for children and youth, high professional standards with outstanding working conditions, meaningful work, and the chance to actively shape the city of Erlangen
Your Responsibilities:
- Providing structured and individualized support for children based on legal requirements and the specific program design of Erlangen’s municipal “Lernstuben”
- Supporting children in small groups or through one-on-one work, particularly for children with special educational needs and other support requirements within the framework of integration assistance
- Building a strong educational relationship with the children and establishing a partnership with parents in their children’s education
- Participatory work within the team, with the children, and with their families
- Cooperation and networking within the framework of the Erlangen City Youth Welfare Office’s education and prevention chain with pre-school and follow-up institutions, as well as representing the City Youth Welfare Office’s facility and its network partners externally
- Organizing field trips and vacation programs; planning and implementing project-based learning; and performing organizational and documentation tasks
Your Profile:
- Completed vocational training as a state-certified early childhood educator or comparable vocational training with certification as a qualified professional, or a completed degree as a certified social pedagogue (FH) or a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with state recognition, or a comparable degree with recognition as a specialist in a child day care center
- Creativity and a wealth of ideas regarding the design of educational programs
- Skills in inclusive work and in working with children with special needs
- A basic conceptual understanding of participatory work
- Strong ability to work in a team
- Ability to work independently and in a structured manner, as well as a capacity for innovation
Application deadline: December 4, 2026
Where: Apply here!
Reference number: *_000419
More info: erlangen.de/karriere
Contact: Ms. Baumann, Tel. 09131 86-1861
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We view diversity as an asset and are committed to equal opportunity. In principle, all positions are available on a part-time basis. People with severe disabilities will be given priority consideration if equally qualified.