23 children, a garden, two languages and a whole lot of heart – all that's missing is you.
Contract type: Permanent | Working hours: 20-40 hours/week | Start date: Immediately
Are you passionate about supporting children in a loving and bilingual environment? Our dedicated, parent-run daycare center in Schöneberg is looking for a state-certified early childhood educator (m/f/d) to join our team.
Who we are:
Our Humpty Dumpty daycare center is a bilingual facility with 23 children aged 1.5 years to school entry, divided into two groups:
- Roses (1.5-3 years) with two educators
- Birches (3-6 years) with four educators
Our team consists of native-speaking educators who communicate with the children exclusively in German or English. As a parent-run initiative, we are distinguished by a very active board that works closely, trustingly, and as equals with the educators and all parents.
What we offer:
- Permanent employment contract
- Attractive remuneration according to TV-L
- Flexible working hours: The daycare center is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. We will work with you to flexibly arrange your hours.
- Planbarkeit: Feste Schließzeiten, u.a. 3 Wochen während der Berliner Sommerferien.
- Hervorragende Betreuungsschlüssel mit viel Zeit für die Kinder
- Ein motiviertes, herzliches Team in einer wertschätzenden Arbeitsatmosphäre
- Regelmäßige Fortbildungen & Supervision zur persönlichen und beruflichen Weiterentwicklung
- Großzügige Räumlichkeiten mit eigenem Garten in Schöneberg
- Täglich frisch gekochtes Bio-Essen von unserem Koch Andrew
- Deutschlandticket-Zuschuss (49€/Monat)
- Teilnahme am Bundesprogramm „Sprach-Kitas“
Was wir uns wünschen:
- Eine staatlich anerkannte Fachkraft (m/w/d) oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation (die staatliche Anerkennung als Erzieher*in ist für diese Position grundsätzlich erforderlich)
- Berufserfahrung in der frühkindlichen Bildung
- Muttersprachliches Niveau (oder sehr gute Kenntnisse) in Deutsch oder Englisch, um mit den Kindern professionell zu kommunizieren
- Einfühlungsvermögen, Flexibilität und Teamgeist
- Freude an der Arbeit in einem internationalen Umfeld
- Wertschätzender und positiver Umgang mit Kindern, Eltern und Kolleg*innen
- Reflexionsfähigkeit und Motivation zur kontinuierlichen Weiterentwicklung
So bewirbst du dich:
Wenn du dich angesprochen fühlst, freuen wir uns auf deine Bewerbung (ein Lebenslauf reicht für den Anfang völlig aus)!
Bitte beantworte uns in deiner E-Mail kurz folgende Fragen:
- Was ist dein mögliches Startdatum?
- Wie viele Wochenstunden wünschst du dir (zwischen 20 und 40 Stunden)?
- Wie ist der Stand deiner Qualifikation: Liegt eine staatliche Anerkennung als Erzieher*in vor?
(Falls nein: Welche Ausbildung hast du in welchem Land abgeschlossen und liegt eine gültige Arbeitserlaubnis vor? Unter bestimmten Umständen können wir Kandidat*innen in Betracht ziehen, die sich aktuell im Anerkennungsverfahren befinden).
Kontaktperson: Frederik Tholey
E-Mail: [email protected]
Telefon: +49 174 2609022
English Version
Humpty Dumpty is seeking an Early Childhood Educator (m/f/d)!
Contract: Permanent (Unbefristet) | Hours: 20-40 hours/week | Start date: Immediately
Are you passionate about early childhood education in a bilingual, nurturing environment? Our welcoming, parent-run Kita in Schöneberg is looking for a certified early childhood educator (m/f/d) with a German teaching license (staatliche Anerkennung als Erzieher*in) to join our team.
Who we are:
Humpty Dumpty is a bilingual daycare center with 23 children aged 1.5 to 6, divided into two age groups:
- Roses (ages 1.5-3) with two educators
- Birches (ages 3-6) with four educators
Our educators are native speakers of either English or German and communicate exclusively in their mother tongue with the children. As a parent initiative, we are proud of our highly active board, which works closely and collaboratively with both the teaching team and the broader parent community.
What we offer:
- Permanent contract (unlimited employment contract)
- Competitive salary based on German union rates (TV-L)
- Flexible working hours: Our daycare is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The distribution of your working hours is flexible.
- Reliable holiday planning: We have fixed closing times, including 3 weeks during the summer holidays.
- Excellent teacher/child ratio for a supportive learning environment
- A motivated and warm-hearted team in a collaborative setting
- Regular professional development opportunities and supervision
- Spacious facilities with a garden in Schöneberg
- Fresh organic lunch cooked daily by our amazing chef Andrew
- 49€/month subsidy for the Germany ticket
- Part of the federal “Language Kitas” program
What we're looking for:
- A certified early childhood educator with a German teaching license ( state recognition as an educator is generally required) or equivalent qualification
- Relevant professional experience in early childhood education
- Native-level English or German skills (and ideally some understanding of the other language)
- Empathy, flexibility, and strong teamwork skills
- Passion for working in an international, bilingual setting
- A reflective and growth-oriented mindset
How to apply:
If you are excited about joining our team, we'd love to hear from you (a CV is sufficient to start)!
Please include brief answers to the following questions in your email:
- What is your earliest possible start date?
- How many weekly hours are you looking for (between 20 and 40)?
- What is the status of your qualification: Do you hold a German state recognition ?
(If not: What is your educational background, in which country did you complete it, and do you have a valid work permit? Under exceptional circumstances, we may consider candidates currently undergoing certification recognition).
Contact person: Frederik Tholey
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49 174 2609022
