Early Childhood Educator

Our German-English Phorms Campus Berlin Süd is ideally situated in the lush area of Steglitz-Zehlendorf. This vibrant community brings together 700 children and young people who learn and grow side by side within our nursery, primary school, and secondary school. Our bilingual approach employs the immersion method from nursery through secondary education. The heritage-listed campus, with its expansive outdoor spaces, provides our international and dynamic community with a nurturing environment characterized by a family-like atmosphere.

Phorms Berlin Süd is part of the Phorms Education SE network of bilingual schools and nurseries, enhancing the educational landscape in Germany since 2006.

We are currently seeking an

Early Childhood Educator
(part-time)

to join our Kindergarten in Berlin Steglitz-Zehlendorf at the earliest opportunity.

Our Benefits:
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Attractive salary and benefits package (public transport travel card or Edenred City Card, subsidized Urban Sports Club membership, discounted meals, company pension plan, Corporate Benefits Portal)

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An annual bonus of up to €1,000 gross

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30 days of vacation

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Assistance in obtaining residency and work permits

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Opportunities for ongoing professional development

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Modern, well-equipped classrooms and small group sizes that allow for individualized support of children

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Employee discounts for Kindergarten or school placements and additional paid child sick days covered by the employer

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A welcoming and friendly work environment with strong collaboration within our international team

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Opportunities to share your ideas and actively participate in daily planning and the long-term development of our institution

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Continuing education as part of the Berlin Education Programme

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Up to five hours of Phorms language courses may count toward the annual professional development requirement

Your Responsibilities:
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Comprehensive support of our children in cognitive, emotional, and creative areas in accordance with the Berlin Bridging Diversity Programme

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Engaging children in playful learning to foster their growth into independent and socially aware individuals

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Overseeing and tracking children's development, documenting language acquisition, and reporting on their progress

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Preparing and following up on parent meetings

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You will need to complete 10 hours of professional development annually

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Implementing a key person approach (primary caregiver system) to establish a consistent, trusting relationship with each child

Your Profile:
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A background in childcare (such as vocational training, a degree, or relevant work experience)

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Strong knowledge and understanding of child protection responsibilities

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A genuine interest in early childhood education, with prior experience in the field being advantageous

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An open-hearted and nurturing demeanor, with a passion for working with young children

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Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary team and exploring various learning methods

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Fluent in English

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A demonstrated eagerness to learn and improve proficiency in the German language

Are you excited about transforming education? We invite you to bring your innovative ideas to life with us and apply now through our website. For further details, please visit jobs.phorms.de or reach out to Johanna at careers@phorms.de.

We look forward to receiving your application!