Internship as a Childcare Specialist

Publication date:01 August 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:St. Gallen

Job summary

Join HOCH Health Ostschweiz as a Kinderbetreuung intern! Gain hands-on experience in a vibrant daycare.

Tasks

Support children's development and care at Spieltrückli.
Plan daily activities and engage with kids creatively.
Help children enhance their language, mental, and motor skills.

Skills

Completed mandatory schooling; patience and empathy are essential.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Enjoy physical activity and working closely with children.

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About the job

Your Tasks and Perspectives

Your internship is specialized in "Childcare"
You take on great responsibility as you help with the care and development of the children at the "Spieltrückli" daycare center
Together with your supervisors, you plan the children's daily routine, play with them, support them, and go for walks
You assist the children in acquiring their linguistic, cognitive, and motor skills
You plan group and individual activities and enable the children to have important learning experiences

What You Bring to This Position

You have successfully completed your compulsory schooling
You have a lot of patience, are empathetic, and love contact with children
It is important to you to support children of different age groups and help them progress in their development
You enjoy being active, are energetic, and mentally resilient
In stressful situations or when there is conflict, you keep a clear head and can mediate professionally

Our Offer to You

During your internship, you will gain an exciting insight into the varied daily routine of a large daycare center
You can gain a lot of professional experience in childcare during this time and find out where your personal strengths lie
You will have the opportunity to make contacts for your professional future
We support you in your individual learning process and accompany you, if desired, on your path to a successful specialized Matura

Your Application

Start date: 01.08.2026. Learn more about this exciting apprenticeship on our website or from Carina Schäpper, phone +41 71 494 38 87
Take your chance and complete your training at HOCH Health Ostschweiz

About Us

Healthcare is our profession and our calling. As the largest employer in Eastern Switzerland, we are committed to offering our employees a diverse working environment. We promote individual development and thus make an active contribution to our shared future. We rely on team spirit, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative solutions.