Social Pedagogue 80%, (m/f/d)
Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:17 December 2025
- Workload:80%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Zürich
The ZHdK is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe, with around 2100 bachelor’s and master’s students. The study and research areas include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre, and Transdisciplinarity. Located in the heart of Zurich, ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research, and continue their education. The university includes numerous exhibition and performance venues where students’ project works are publicly presented.
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The boarding school of the Zurich Dance Academy is home and residence for about 47 national and international students aged 12 to 18 who cannot live in their previous environment during their training due to geographical distance.
From 01.02.2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a:
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The boarding school of the Zurich Dance Academy is home and residence for about 47 national and international students aged 12 to 18 who cannot live in their previous environment during their training due to geographical distance.
From 01.02.2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a:
Social Pedagogue 80%, (m/f/d)
Your Tasks
In a committed and experienced social pedagogical team, you are responsible for the guidance, counseling, and support of performance-oriented adolescents. You take on the role of a key contact person for some residents and are responsible for case management. Regular communication with the parents and the social environment of the adolescents is an important part of your work. Care is provided in shifts, including weekend and night duties, with a weekly on-call duty in regular rotation. Administrative and organizational tasks complete your varied field of activity.
In a committed and experienced social pedagogical team, you are responsible for the guidance, counseling, and support of performance-oriented adolescents. You take on the role of a key contact person for some residents and are responsible for case management. Regular communication with the parents and the social environment of the adolescents is an important part of your work. Care is provided in shifts, including weekend and night duties, with a weekly on-call duty in regular rotation. Administrative and organizational tasks complete your varied field of activity.
Your Profile
You have a completed diploma from a higher technical school or university of applied sciences in social work or social pedagogy. Ideally, you have also completed further training as a practical trainer. This position is aimed at professionals who bring practical experience in the social pedagogical care of adolescents and preferably also experience in supervising students of social work or social pedagogy. Your interest in elite sports and your understanding of performance-oriented dancers are advantageous and support you in this role. We place great value on team spirit and pioneering spirit. Even in challenging situations, you remain calm and maintain an overview. Appreciative communication and humor are essential to us. Your ability for self-reflection as well as healthy resilience are also of central importance. Openness to an intercultural environment is indispensable. In addition, we require good language skills in English and German.
You have a completed diploma from a higher technical school or university of applied sciences in social work or social pedagogy. Ideally, you have also completed further training as a practical trainer. This position is aimed at professionals who bring practical experience in the social pedagogical care of adolescents and preferably also experience in supervising students of social work or social pedagogy. Your interest in elite sports and your understanding of performance-oriented dancers are advantageous and support you in this role. We place great value on team spirit and pioneering spirit. Even in challenging situations, you remain calm and maintain an overview. Appreciative communication and humor are essential to us. Your ability for self-reflection as well as healthy resilience are also of central importance. Openness to an intercultural environment is indispensable. In addition, we require good language skills in English and German.
What You Can Expect from Us
We offer you an exciting and varied role in a dynamic and collegial environment. Our inclusive culture promotes diversity and respectful interaction, contributing to an inspiring working atmosphere. You benefit from various benefits , including regular supervisions and numerous training opportunities that support your personal and professional development. Our modern workplace is ideally located in district 8 and offers excellent accessibility.
We offer you an exciting and varied role in a dynamic and collegial environment. Our inclusive culture promotes diversity and respectful interaction, contributing to an inspiring working atmosphere. You benefit from various benefits , including regular supervisions and numerous training opportunities that support your personal and professional development. Our modern workplace is ideally located in district 8 and offers excellent accessibility.
Your Contacts for Further Information
Joachim Stahl, interim boarding school director, ( joachim.stahl@zhdk.ch )
HR contact person: Mirjam Schütz, HR Business Partner ( mirjam.schuetz@zhdk.ch )
Joachim Stahl, interim boarding school director, ( joachim.stahl@zhdk.ch )
HR contact person: Mirjam Schütz, HR Business Partner ( mirjam.schuetz@zhdk.ch )
Additional information about the Zurich University of the Arts and the Dance Academy can be found at www.tanzakademie.ch . We gladly accept your complete application documents by January 14, 2026 via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications for this position.
