Diakonie Bethanien
St. Gallen
Early Childhood Educator/Social Pedagogue 80% I KiEl Bethanien SG
- 08 September 2026
- 80%
- St. Gallen
Job summary
Join KiEl Bethanien as a Kindheitspädagogin/Sozialpädagogin! A rewarding opportunity in St. Gallen.
Tasks
- Support children and families in daily life activities.
- Ensure children's well-being through observation and care.
- Conduct educational counseling and develop support plans.
Skills
- Requires education in childhood or social pedagogy.
- Experience in early childhood education and care.
- Strong communication skills in German, both written and spoken.
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About the job
Early Childhood Educator/
Social Pedagogue 80%
Ref. No. 76102
KiEl Bethanien
St. Gallen is a
child-parent institution.
St. Gallen is a
child-parent institution.
The focus lies on observing and promoting the child’s welfare, supporting in crisis situations, and stabilising the family system. Our clientele includes parents with mental illnesses, cognitive impairments, or other psychosocial difficulties, as well as families affected by violence
80%
from 1 February 2027 or by arrangement
The address is confidential because families affected by violence also find protection with us
What you can look forward to:
- 25 days holiday per year, additional purchase of 10 days holiday per year possible
- Work schedule with weekly rhythm
- No split shifts, no night shifts
- Thorough induction, case coaching and supervision
- Regular internal training as well as individual training opportunities
- Very good accessibility by public transport
- Attractive occupational pension scheme
- Appreciative and positive working atmosphere
What you can achieve:
- Supporting children/families in daily life activities
- Caring for and promoting children, ensuring child welfare
- Case work as a key contact person for child/adult
- Conducting parenting advice, creating the child’s support plan and supporting social networking
- Observing and documenting the development of children and the parent-child relationship, writing reports
What you bring with you:
- Training in early childhood education/social pedagogy
- Several years of professional experience in early childhood
- Enjoyment in caring for children and working pedagogically with parents
- Patience in dealing with people and high resilience
- Willingness to work shifts without night shifts
- IT skills and very good German language skills in spoken and written form
- Minimum age 25 years
Johanna Gerum- Group Leader
Jennifer Elser - Head of KiEl SG
The Diakonie Bethanien Foundation, headquartered in Zurich-Altstetten, employs around 400 dedicated staff. We operate in diverse areas: elderly care and housing, day care centres, protection and support for children and parents, social therapeutic housing as well as hospitality and catering.
