Certified Childcare Specialist EFZ, Specialisation Children (12 Apprenticeships)

01 August 2026
100%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Join us in shaping the daily lives of children in Winterthur! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive work environment.

Tasks

Support and encourage kindergarten and school-aged children.
Plan and conduct creative activities and active leisure pursuits.
Facilitate communal meal experiences and assist with homework.

Skills

Secondary school A or B with good grades required.
Strong verbal and written German language skills essential.
High social skills and personal competencies needed.

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About the job

Certified Childcare Specialist EFZ, Specialisation Children

Actively shape the daily life of children and start your exciting, varied 3-year apprenticeship as a childcare professional in the out-of-school care of the City of Winterthur from August 2027.

Your Tasks

Accompany and support kindergarten and school-age children in the care facilities

Plan and carry out creative activities as well as active leisure pursuits

Design mealtimes as a communal experience

Support with homework

Perform domestic tasks

Your Profile

Secondary school A or B with good grades

Good oral and written German skills

Interest and enjoyment in educational work

High social and personal competencies

Mentally stable and resilient

What We Offer

A wide range of internal training courses

Contribution towards learning materials

Many years of training experience

Further benefits can be found on our website

Contact

Interested? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application with the following documents:

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae with photo

School certificates

Additional documents

Your questions about the apprenticeship will be gladly answered from 11 August by: Sarah Tingström, Head of Education, +41 52 267 12 05 Due to holiday absences, incoming applications can only be reviewed from 11 August. Thank you for your understanding. Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/berufsbildung