Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
Villigen PSI
Assistant Educator 80%
- 17 October 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Villigen PSI
Job summary
Join the Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland's largest research hub! Experience a dynamic environment focused on future technologies, energy, and health.
Tasks
- Support children in diverse groups, gaining a varied insight into daily care.
- Provide quality education tailored to individual needs with a nurturing approach.
- Document children's development through observations and portfolio creation.
Skills
- Completed training in childcare or equivalent educational qualification.
- Flexible and motivated personality with a positive outlook.
- Interest in fostering children's growth in a collaborative team.
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About the job
The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and the economy. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff members.
In our Nanolino daycare centre, we offer four mixed-age groups as well as after-school care. Look forward to varied activities in a multicultural environment as well as spacious, bright rooms in the new building with a wonderful garden right next to the forest. In the YouTube video on our website, you can get an insight into the daily life of an assistant educator - Kita Nanolino | PSI.
To complement our team, we are looking for a motivated individual as
Your tasks
- As a floater, you accompany children in various groups, gaining a versatile and varied insight into the daily life of our mixed-age daycare care
- With your appreciative and attentive manner, you contribute to high-quality education, care, and upbringing that is oriented towards the individual needs of the children
- You promote the children in an age-appropriate manner and incorporate their interests and strengths in the design of everyday life
- You use our diverse learning and play environments to offer the children varied experiences and development opportunities
- Through targeted observations, you document the educational and developmental processes of the children and help shape their portfolios
- A trusting and professional collaboration with parents as well as the entire daycare team rounds off your varied range of tasks
Your profile
- Completed training as a childcare professional or an equivalent pedagogical qualification
- Enjoyment in getting to know different groups of children and flexibility to contribute in various team situations
- Motivated, independent, and resilient personality with a positive attitude
- Nature-loving and open manner as well as enthusiasm for supporting and promoting children
- Interest in contributing and further developing your expertise in a committed and professional team
- High flexibility and enjoyment of a varied working day
We offer
Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic induction, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced culture of continuing education. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and facilities on site.
For professional enquiries, please contact Simone Brunner, Tel. +41 56 310 21 89.
We look forward to receiving your online application for the position of Assistant Educator 80% (Index No. 1302-28139, working days Mon-Thu, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm) at Kita Nanolino.
Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Mikela Szolansky, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
