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Group Leader 75% in Lower School
- 18 May 2026
- 75%
- Küsnacht
Job summary
Küsnacht am Zürichsee is an attractive community near Zurich. Join us for a fulfilling opportunity!
Tasks
- Lead a group of primary school children in a supportive environment.
- Foster children's social and emotional development collaboratively.
- Manage a diverse team of 4-6 staff members effectively.
Skills
- Completed education in social pedagogy or related field required.
- Strong teamwork abilities and resilience in a dynamic setting.
- Excellent German communication skills; English is a plus.
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About the job
Küsnacht on Lake Zurich is considered an attractive municipality near Zurich thanks to its excellent location, and here you are at the heart of the action! The municipality's employees provide comprehensive, high-quality services for the population.
The Küsnacht school offers lunch, day, and holiday care for around 1,000 children from 1st kindergarten to 6th primary class in four school-complementary care facilities (KICK). The children are cared for during non-teaching times and school holidays.
In the care facility KICK Dorf around 180 children with different social and cultural backgrounds are cared for. To support the care team, we are looking for a
Group Leader 75% in Lower School
Your tasks
- Your working hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and either Wednesday or Friday from 09:30 to 18:00. Additionally, participation in holiday care for two weeks per year
- Educational and organisational leadership of a group of primary school children in 1st and 2nd primary level
- Promotion of children in social and emotional areas in close cooperation with the care team
- Management of a multi-person care team of 4-6 employees
- Collaboration with parents, school team and the municipality
Your profile
- You have completed training as a social pedagogue, FaBe childcare or a pedagogical qualification or have a Swiss diploma recognition for a comparable foreign diploma
- Professional experience in caring for groups of children in kindergarten and primary school age and already experience as a group leader
- Positive view of people, quality awareness, teamwork, resilience and independence
- Very good oral and written German skills (minimum C1); English skills are an advantage
- Ideally a qualification as a vocational trainer
What we can offer you
- A varied and demanding area of responsibility in a multicultural environment within a long-standing, committed and motivated team
- Modern premises and a creative working environment
- Attractive employment conditions and own pension fund with an above-average employer contribution
- 5 weeks holiday, 6 weeks from the age of 50
- Discounts for public transport as well as on two external benefits platforms
- A centrally located workplace, just a few minutes from the station
Would you like to learn more about this exciting position? For further information, Sandra Krebs, Head of Care, is happy to assist you at 044 910 78 57. We look forward to receiving your complete application via the following link "Apply online now". We look forward to hearing from you.
