Apprentice Childcare Specialist EFZ Children / Apprentice Childcare Specialist EFZ Children 2026

About the job

You support the team in caring for, promoting, and accompanying the children in everyday life. In doing so, you learn to recognize individual needs, implement educational offers, and actively accompany the development of the children. In addition, you enjoy working with children and are characterized by a sense of responsibility and teamwork.

For this open apprenticeship position at the Kita Rägebogefisch, we also consider a continuation of the apprenticeship. An early start within the framework of an internship with a subsequent apprenticeship from August 2026 is also possible.

• Participate in various care offers for children of different age groups
• Assist in age-appropriate and varied daily activities
• Perform logistical, housekeeping, and administrative tasks
• Support in intergenerational projects and parent meetings

• School leaving certificate (Secondary school A or B) and stable work, social, and performance behavior
• Creativity in dealing with children
• Empathy
• Interest, motivation, and perseverance
• Flexibility and sense of responsibility
• Enjoyment of outdoor activities in all weather

Ms. Nicole Bauert
Education Staff
Phone +41 43 266 53 63

The KZU, with its two in-house daycares, operates two nursing centers in Bassersdorf and Embrach as well as three nursing apartments in Nürensdorf and Winkel. It primarily offers a home to elderly, care-dependent people and, in addition to various specialized services, a wide range of outpatient services. The KZU employs around 600 staff, including 75 apprentices and students in 17 different professional groups.