Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
Villigen PSI
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Group Leader 80%
- 30 April 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Villigen PSI
Job summary
The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is Switzerland's largest research institute. Join us for innovative projects in science and sustainability!
Tasks
- Lead a diverse children’s group, ensuring quality education and care.
- Collaborate with the team to develop educational concepts and processes.
- Engage professionally with parents and support trainees in their development.
Skills
- Must have a childcare qualification and 1-2 years of experience.
- Strong leadership and responsibility in working with children.
- Empathetic, resilient, and able to work well in a 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 and 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 a co-educator at the daycare centre - Kita Nanolino | PSI.
To complement our team, we are looking for a
Your tasks
As a group leader, you take on the professional leadership of the children’s group and the group team, promote exchange, lead meetings, and ensure the implementation of pedagogical, hygienic, and safety-related requirements. You plan and evaluate the pedagogical work together with the team and actively contribute to the further development of concepts and structures.
You lead and manage a children’s group and, together with your team, design a structured, child-appropriate daily routine. In doing so, you ensure high-quality education, care, and upbringing of the children according to their individual needs.
You observe, document, and reflect on the educational and developmental processes of the children and promote these through a stimulating design of the learning environment. In addition, you support the children attentively in care and everyday situations and ensure their safety and well-being.
You conduct professional and partnership-based collaboration with parents and other professionals. Additionally, you take on organisational and administrative tasks and accompany apprentices in their training.
Your profile
You have completed training as a childcare specialist (specialising in children) or an equivalent qualification, as well as 1–2 years of professional experience and a completed vocational trainer course.
You bring leadership skills, a sense of responsibility, and enjoyment in working with children.
A solution-oriented, empathetic, and reflective working style characterises you, as well as resilience and the ability to work in a team.
You are motivated to actively contribute and to further develop the pedagogical quality together with your team.
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 59.
We look forward to receiving your online application for the position of Group Leader 80% (Mon-Fri) at the Nanolino daycare centre (Index No. 1302-28072).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Mikela Szolansky, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
