Pedagogical Specialist, Native English Speaker (f/m/d), Markgrafen Daycare center

We are one of the largest social employers in the Steglitz-Zehlendorf district and a recognized provider of independent child and youth welfare services.

We offer a wide range of work and development opportunities in motivated and professional teams as well as a modern working environment for educational specialists, trainees and all people who want to get involved in social work.

If you would like to join us - apply now!

The Markgrafen day-care centre, which is surrounded by a large garden, was renovated in 2014 and expanded into a two-story building. The children have access to a variety of bright and spacious rooms including a large movement room. In the facility, 69 children aged from one year to school entry live, learn and develop. Throughout the house, we organize the children"s daily routine according to the situation-oriented approach, which focuses on the interests and needs of the children.
Since the daycare year 2020/21, there is a higher focus on lived multilingualism. The multinational team offers a large repertoire of different languages, currently German, English and Spanish.

With us you can expect:

• All the security of an established employer
• A permanent employment contract
• Participative team culture and transparent structures
• A responsible task with a high degree of creative freedom
• Promotion and support through further training
• Expert advice and supervision
• Active health management and company pension plan
• Working time saving model for sabbatical or early retirement
• A subsidy for the job bike and/or job ticket
• 30 days annual vacation and additional 24.12. and 31.12. as non-working days

• A completed pedagogical training as an educator or social pedagogue or equivalent,
recognized qualification as a native speaker according to the Berlin law
• A high level of motivation and enthusiasm to help shape the pedagogical work of
the facility
• Experience in the design of a partially open, participative care and education program
• Attitude and role clarity
• Practice in observing and documenting children"s learning and development processes
• Intercultural competence
• Ability to work in a team and willingness to reflect
• Commitment to the creation of lively parental work

As part of the team, you will take responsibility for:

• Promotion and care of the children according to the BBP
• Development of the facility concept and the pedagogical practice
• Participation in the development of QM processes
• Shaping the team culture
• Communicating and passing on relevant information
• Needs-based equipment and design of the rooms
• Active participation in further education and training
• Active and constructive work with parents
• Cooperation with the youth welfare office and other specialized services
• Networking within the organization