Instructors for International Kindergarten

We are looking for instructors for our International Kindergarten in Heidelberg, Germany. Applicants must have an education in the field of childcare (children aged 2-6) that is recognized as such in Germany. Applicants for the position of assistant should at least have some kind of experience with children.

Requirements

Applicants must

• have had a training in the field of education, such as social pedagogics, kindergarten instructor, early childhood education (if you apply for position of certified instructor)
• have experience in childcare and, if possible, in teaching (if you apply for position of assistant)
• be native speakers of English
• be patient and kind and truly love children
• believe in the importance to foster the children’s natural inquisitiveness and curiosity
• love to learn and love to support the children in their learning experience
• be truly interested in different cultures
• bring a police clearance certificate
• have basic knowledge of German (optional)

Applicants get

• to work 39,5 hours per week …
• … in groups of 12 children, together with another instructor
• … in a nice working atmosphere in our international team
• about 30 days of paid holidays per year
• salary (adjusted to German civil service with health insurance and pension fund) will amount to appr. 2.500 Euros before tax for trained instructors whose education is recognized in Germany and appr. 2.000 Euros for assistants. Plus Christmas gratification.

Please send applications with your CV and picture to:

German-American Institute

Ingrid Stolz

Sofienstrasse 12

69115 Heidelberg

Or via e-mail to

ies@dai-heidelberg.de