Childcare Specialist or Social Pedagogue, Hirslanden Primar, 49 %

At our day school's middle school childcare location, up to 90 children are cared for daily. As of 17 August 2026 or by arrangement, our team is looking for support.

Tasks ##

• You are responsible for the planning, organization, and coordination of lunch and afternoon activities.
• You are interested in children and their lifeworld and accompany them authentically, understandingly, and appreciatively.
• With your open and benevolent attitude, you shape the cooperation within the team, with parents, and with teachers.
• You complete administrative and operational tasks routinely and expeditiously.
• You are willing to participate interdisciplinary and actively within the entire childcare team and at the schoolhouse level and to support developments.

Profile ##

• One of the following CH-recognized diplomas: Social Work FH/HFS; Social Pedagogy FH/HFS or an equivalent training. Kindergarten or primary school teaching diploma, university degree with a major in social pedagogy, pedagogy, or educational science, or EFZ Childcare Specialist
• Assertive, resilient, structured, and practical-minded specialist with great commitment and flexibility
• Motivated and humorous personality with a positive view of humanity and an open mindset
• Professional experience in pedagogical work as well as the ability to lead a large group of children with benevolent firmness and creativity
• Independence, sense of responsibility, as well as very good teamwork and communication skills

We offer ##

A varied, versatile, and independent activity in which you lead the group of children independently. In addition, a motivated and committed team that looks forward to working with you.

An exciting environment awaits you, with plenty of freedom in designing everyday life in the after-school care and competent support from the childcare management. Furthermore, you may look forward to advanced salary and social benefits according to the guidelines of the Department of Schools and Sports.

Your working days/times are generally: Monday-Friday from 11.00-15.00 without shifts during school holidays.

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About us ##

The Schulkreis Zürichberg includes city districts 1, 7, and 8 with the neighborhoods Altstadt, Fluntern, Hottingen, Hirslanden, Riesbach, and Witikon. The Kreisschulbehörde manages 17 schoolhouses. Attached to these are 44 kindergartens and over 40 childcare facilities of various sizes. Of the 13 organizational units, 9 are day schools.

The Tagesschule Hirslanden Primar belongs to the beautiful Schulkreis Zürichberg. The primary school consists of four kindergarten classes, six lower school classes, and six middle school classes. The total of 400 students are taught by approximately 40 teachers. The childcare area of the Tagesschule Hirslanden Primar includes three childcare locations for kindergarten children, one childcare location for lower school children, and two childcare locations for middle school children.

Interested? ##

Then send us your complete documents via the application link. Applications by post or e-mail cannot be considered.

Laura Demori, Leitung Betreuung, is happy to answer your questions about the position via email at laura.demori@schulen.zuerich.ch or by telephone at +44 413 17 08 (availability Monday-Friday).

Our school: https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/schulen/de/hirslanden_primar.html

Become part of our school unit and work with our bright students and cooperative parents.

We look forward to your application
Leitung Betreuung and Kreisschulbehörde Zürichberg

Reference No.: 51017

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