Intern in Care
Key information
- Publication date:17 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join our supportive team at Rietberg Montessori School! Gain hands-on experience in education.
Tasks
- Assist in daily care and education of children aged 3-12.
- Support classroom activities and facilitate learning experiences.
- Help organize events like musicals and after-school programs.
Skills
- Must be at least 18 with a relevant educational background.
- Fluent German (C1) and English skills preferred.
- Strong teamwork and reliability are essential.
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Education is being a role model and nothing but love!
- Dr. Maria Montessori
Friday, January 16, 2026
Internship (100%) with prospect of an apprenticeship as a childcare specialist or as preparation for a higher vocational school (HF) study
We offer interested individuals from the education and social sector an internship (100%) in our care team at the Rietberg Montessori School, with the prospect of an apprenticeship as a childcare specialist (FaBe) or as preparation for an HF study starting August 2027.
For persons currently attending or interested in attending the specialized middle school (FMS), we also offer a supporting internship.
The start of the position is possible from August or earlier by arrangement.
The internship provides valuable insights into various areas of school operations and offers practical experience in educational work. The internship position includes caring for children aged 3 to 12 years and is limited to 12 months.
The Rietberg Montessori School is a private full-day school. Its goal is to provide children aged between three and twelve years in the children's house (kindergarten for three to six-year-old children) and in primary school (for six to twelve-year-old children) with holistic education and training based on the pedagogical foundation of Maria Montessori, while also incorporating the demands of our time and considering the needs of our culture.
You bring with you:
- Joy in working with children
- Minimum age 18 years
- Desired: Completed education/matura/BMS/DMS or comparable qualification
- Motivation and willingness to learn
- Language skills: Fluent German in spoken and written form (level C1), English is an advantage
- Open and positive personality
- Teamwork skills and respectful interaction
- Reliability and punctuality
We offer:
- Committed and friendly team
- Professional and qualified guidance
- Interesting and varied activities
- Good accessibility by public transport
- Pleasant working hours and good compatibility of work and private life
- Appropriate compensation and six weeks of vacation
Possible tasks:
- Assistance in the daily care of kindergarten and/or primary school children
- Support in operational processes
- Support in the classroom
- Assistance during lunch
- Participation in holiday and Wednesday afternoon care
- Accompanying children to specialist lessons
- Assistance in organizing and carrying out a musical
Job details
Employment relationship: Internship
Function: Intern
Employment level: 100%
Qualification/Degree: Completed education/matura/BMS/DMS or comparable qualification
Fields of work: Education/Training
Job title: Intern in Care
Institution: Rietberg Montessori School
Start date: 01.08.2026
Workplace: Rietberg Montessori School
Postal code and city: 8002
Canton: Zurich
Please send your complete application dossier with photo and copies of certificates to: betreuungleitung@rietberg-montessori.ch
Contact information:
Rietberg Montessori School
Team leader Ms. Laura Quirino
Seestrasse 121
8002 Zurich
Email: lquirino@rietberg-montessori.ch
News
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On Saturday, January 24, 2026, we will open our school buildings at Seestrasse 119, 121, and 135 for you!
School closes on Friday, 19.12.2025 at 12:00 noon.
School closes on Friday, 19.12.2025 at noon.
