Head of German Programme 1st Kindergarten

About the job

Teacher or Childcare Specialist (FaBe) | Zug

About us

Four Forest Bilingual International School is a bilingual international school with locations in Zug and Lucerne. We offer a supportive and dynamic learning environment where children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds can develop optimally.

For our location in Zug, we are looking for an experienced and committed professional to lead the German-language educational programme for our two classes of the 1st kindergarten.

This position offers a qualified teacher or childcare specialist (FaBe) the opportunity to actively shape a high-quality German-language educational offering within our bilingual school. The successful candidate will work closely with our German- and English-speaking team and will also take responsibility for the professional guidance and training of a FaBe apprentice.

Your tasks

• Leadership, coordination and implementation of the German-language educational programme for two classes of the 1st kindergarten
• Planning and delivery of engaging and age-appropriate learning activities in German
• Promotion of early language and literacy development, basic mathematical skills, as well as the creative, social, emotional and personal development of the children
• Ensuring the German-language programme aligns with the school’s bilingual educational concept
• Observation and documentation of the children’s learning and developmental progress
• Using observations for further educational planning and individual support
• Creating a safe, inclusive, respectful and learning-promoting environment
• Encouraging children’s independence, curiosity, creativity and positive social interaction
• Close collaboration with German- and English-speaking colleagues
• Building and maintaining positive and professional relationships with children, parents, guardians and staff
• Regular communication with parents and guardians about their children’s learning and development progress
• Professional coordination and support of staff in the German kindergarten programme
• Professional guidance, training and assessment of FaBe apprentices according to Swiss vocational education regulations
• Active participation in team meetings, further training, school events and excursions
• Compliance with all school policies and legal requirements in the areas of child protection, health, hygiene, occupational safety and data protection

Your profile

• Completed training as a Childcare Specialist EFZ, specialising in children, or a recognised teaching diploma or equivalent qualification in early childhood education
• For FaBe applicants: recognised vocational trainer qualification for the training and supervision of FaBe apprentices
• Experience in supervising, training and assessing FaBe apprentices is an advantage
• Several years of professional experience in early childhood education, kindergarten or a comparable educational environment
• Experience in leading an educational programme, coordinating staff or in a comparable position with professional responsibility
• German at native speaker level and excellent written skills in Standard German
• Good English skills and confidence working in a bilingual environment
• Strong pedagogical, organisational and professional leadership skills
• A warm, reliable and child-centred working style
• Excellent communication and social skills
• High commitment to child protection, inclusion and professional quality standards
• Knowledge of the Swiss education and vocational training system is an advantage

What we offer

• A varied and responsible position at a bilingual international school
• The opportunity to actively lead and further develop the German programme for our two classes of the 1st kindergarten
• A supportive, cooperative and multicultural working environment
• Close collaboration with experienced German- and English-speaking colleagues
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Modern facilities and educational resources at our Zug location
• The chance to make a significant contribution to the early education and development of our children

Application

Are you passionate about early childhood education, enjoy working in a bilingual and multicultural environment, and have the necessary qualifications to train and supervise FaBe apprentices? Then we look forward to receiving your application.

Please submit your CV, relevant certificates and references via Jobs.ch.