Kinderhaus Vorkindergarten: Childcare Specialist or Childhood Educator 30%

Childcare Specialist / Childhood Educator (or a person with a professionally related background) (m/f/d | 30%) ## As of 17 August 2026 or by arrangement Der Inselhof is a competence center for children, mothers and stressed families with complementary (part-)residential and outpatient services for different needs. The Kinderhaus comprises four residential groups for eight children each aged 0-9 years, who were placed due to a measure by the Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutzbehörde (KESB). The internal playgroup, the Vorkindergarten, psychotherapy and the painting studio complete the offer. The Tagesstruktur Plus offers eight part-residential places for children aged 0-9 years. As a complementary offer for the children in the Kinderhaus and in the Tagesstruktur Plus, we offer our internal Vorkindergarten «Zauberwald» during weekday mornings. In addition to kindergarten-like elements (e.g., morning circle, prepared play environment, theme-related work), this offers plenty of space for free play. Every Friday morning, the Zauberwald takes place outdoors in nature / in the forest. The Zauberwald is conducted during the school weeks of the Stadt Zürich and remains closed during the school holidays. The working time required for compensation must be worked in advance. What you bring with you: ### • Training as a Fachperson Betreuung Kind, as a Childhood Educator or a comparable qualification • Experience in working with children between 3 and 5 years old • Experience in designing a Zauberwald-like offer • Care and understanding in dealing with children who come from stressed circumstances as well as interest in topics surrounding child protection • Ability to deal with challenging behaviors and humor and composure that you do not lose even in demanding situations • Ability to reflect and interest in developing yourself personally and professionally • Interest and curiosity to design the Zauberwald creatively and actively What you can look forward to: ### • Versatile work in a two-person team, integrated into a lively institution • Working days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.00-11.30 Uhr (possibility to increase to 40% at a later date) • Time for exchange and administration: once or twice weekly approx. 11.30-13.30 Uhr • Working according to trauma pedagogy • An open, humorous and supportive team as well as various exchange opportunities/events • Opportunities for design in pedagogical work and the further development of the offers • Remuneration according to cantonal guidelines • 5 weeks holiday • Good accessibility by public transport and bicycle • Various other benefits can be found on our website Have we aroused your interest in this position? We look forward to your online application. Further information can be obtained from: Sandra Mirabile Bildungs- und Projektverantwortliche Tel. 044 416 23 15 (Mi, Do) Oswald Grünenfelder Bereichsleiter Kinderhaus Tel. 044 416 23 10 Apply here now