Zürich
Social Pedagogue in the MNA Sector 70-90%, City of Zurich
- 09 September 2026
- 70 – 90%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Social Pedagogue in the MNA Sector 70-90%, City of Zurich
ZurichYour Tasks
- You accompany and support the young people within the framework of the key person system.
- You develop needs-based daily structures, sporting activities and leisure offers for and with the young people to promote their personal development, social interaction and integration.
- You actively shape the living environment taking into account the needs and cultural backgrounds of the young people and support them actively with everyday tasks such as hygiene, shopping, cooking and household management.
- You manage economic social assistance in cooperation with the administration team according to legal requirements.
- You are responsible for case-related documentation according to the guidelines of the Minor and Young Adult sector.
- We work according to trauma-pedagogical principles and the concept of the "Safe Place".
Your Profile
- Completed studies (or near completion) in Social Pedagogy (HF) or Social Work (FH)
- Diplomas from abroad must already have been submitted to the SBFI (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation) and a "measure" must be in place or started
- Alternatively, a university degree recognised as equivalent in Switzerland in Clinical Curative Education, Educational Science, Social or Cultural Anthropology, Popular Cultures or Psychology and corresponding work experience in cooperation with children and young people
- Interest in the topic of youth / adolescence and the migration sector
- Reliability and flexibility, perseverance and patience
- Intercultural competence, empathy, sensitivity and a professional understanding of relationship work
- Good German skills and good IT user skills (e.g. MS Office)
- You appreciate the advantages of irregular working hours in shift work
Our Benefits
Holidays: Our employees have 4–6 weeks of holiday per year, depending on age and function level. In addition, there are 6 company holiday days per year.
Further Training: AOZ promotes and supports the training and further education of employees. Our internal training courses also offer opportunities for professional and personal development.
Lunch Voucher: Permanent employees (from a workload of 20 percent) enjoy lunch vouchers that can be redeemed in over 8000 restaurants.
Pension Scheme Participation: AOZ employees are insured with the City of Zurich pension fund. AOZ covers 60 percent of the premium.
Your Contact
Marion Eberwein
Head of MNA Department
+41 44 415 60 96
is happy to answer your questions.
Danijela Simic
HR Recruiting Partner
recruiting@aoz.ch
We do not consider applications from recruitment agencies.
Start of Employment
We are ready when you are.
Your Salary
Your gross salary for a 100% workload is expected to be between 90,000 and 120,000 Swiss francs per year.
The exact salary depends on your education and professional experience. During the selection process, we will determine your salary based on our salary guidelines. Applicants who do not yet have the required knowledge or experience may be classified below the salary range in individual cases. In addition, AOZ pays allowances for work at night and on Sundays. Further salary development depends on your performance and AOZ's financial possibilities.
The Application Process
After you have submitted your application, we will read it with great interest. After an initial pre-selection, we will contact you. If a personal meeting takes place, the further process is as follows:
First interview
Second interview and introduction to the department
Obtaining references
Employment decision
The AOZ
AOZ is a non-profit, independent public-law institution of the City of Zurich with over 2000 employees and more than 1000 intercultural interpreters and volunteers. On behalf of the federal government, cantons, City of Zurich and other municipalities, it provides professional services in the migration and integration sector.
