Erlangen is growing, and we’re growing with it. The “Spielstuben” are preschools designed to support individual development and provide educational guidance. They are part of the Erlangen Youth Welfare Office’s program to strengthen families. They help children in a wide variety of life situations to develop well, find their own path, and make the most of their talents and strengths.
If you’d like to take on 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 associated opportunities for professional development
- Be 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:
- Systematic and individualized support for children based on the Bavarian Education and Upbringing Plan in accordance with the Bavarian Child Education and Care Act (BayKiBiG) and the framework concept for playgroups
- Supporting children in small groups or through one-on-one work, particularly for children with special needs within the framework of integration assistance
- Establishing a close and trusting partnership with parents in the child-rearing process
- Cooperation and networking with preceding and subsequent institutions, particularly family education centers and neighborhood learning centers, as well as with schools and specialized youth welfare services; and acting as the external representative of the City Youth Welfare Office’s facility
- Organizational and Documentation Tasks
Your Profile:
- Completed vocational training as a state-certified early childhood educator or comparable vocational training with certification as a specialist, 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 qualified professional 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 within a team and with children
- Strong ability to work in a team
- Ability to work independently and in a structured manner, as well as a capacity for innovation
Please note that, depending on current staffing needs, interviews may be held on an ongoing basis, and the start date may be as soon as possible following the completion of the selection process and approval by the staff council.
Where: Apply here!
Reference number: *_000606
More info: erlangen.de/karriere
Contact: Ms. Gippert, Tel. 09131 86-3174
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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.