Early Years Educator for New Nursery/kindergarten

The Strothoff International School is a part of the Phorms Education SE network of bilingual schools and nurseries, that has been enriching the educational landscape in Germany since 2006. For our nursery and kindergarten in Langen (Hesse) we are looking for a motivated and qualified **Early Years Educator **(in part-time or full-time).**: **Our Benefits**: - Possibility to shape the new daycare center - 40 vacation days - Additional Benefits (e.g. monthly ticket for public transport in Hesse, lunch, comprehensive company pension schemes, relocation support, Corporate Benefits Portal) - Five days of additional paid sick leave in the case of an ill child, and reduced rates for school or nursery fees - Supported continuous professional development and development opportunities - A very good staffing ratio due to small class sizes and the tandem model with German and English-speaking educators in one group - Structured daily routine based on the international concept **Your Responsibilities**: As an international institution, we not only follow the Hessian education plan, but also the Primary Years Program of the International Baccalaureate Organization, so our activities are more structured than in other facilities and the mornings are dedicated to child-oriented, playful "lessons". - Holistic support of our children in the cognitive, emotional, and creative areas - Planning, organising and implementing all activities, relating to a holistic pre-school education and the development of student - Cooperation and Teamwork to tackle challenges - Supervising and monitoring the development of students, recording language learning and reporting on progress **Your Profile**: - Certified training as an early childhood educator, a degree in education or comparable education that enables you to work as a specialist or supplementary staff member by the respective local authorities - Interest in working in a bilingual and international atmosphere - Interested in the early-childhood area of education, and ideally with experience already working within the sector - Identification with our pedagogical concept and motivation to creatively implement it collaboratively as a team Located in Germany, Frankfurt City and Frankfurt Steinbach/Taunus are co-educational bilingual independent schools. The schools offer provision for students starting in nursery or reception, going up to age 18 and the end of secondary school. The reception, primary and secondary departments are all located on the Campus Frankfurt City. The nursery and another primary and secondary school are located on the Campus Frankfurt Steinbach/Taunus. These campuses have seen significant development and modernisation over the years, and as a result are able to boast of a wide range of teaching and recreational facilities. These include a range of new facilities added by the opening of a brand new purpose-built school building in 2011, housing a swimming pool, numerous modern classrooms, a basketball court, playgrounds and recreational areas for students at every level of the school. The curriculum at Frankfurt is primarily based around the German education system, with students working towards the German Abitur, a university-preparatory qualification, as well as optional North American-style Advanced Placement Programmes. The curriculum at the school also has strong English/German bilingual elements, with students being exposed to and taught in both languages at a young age. **Head of School** Ms Gabriele Schorn **Head of Primary School (Steinbach/Taunus)** Ms Dr. Astrid Simon **Head of Kindergarten (Steinbach/Taunus)** Ms Lisbeth Varga **Head of Primary School (Frankfurt City)** Mr Nickolas Praulins **Teaching Information** Teachers and Educators at Frankfurt work in a more flexible environment, with less conventional homework being set and smaller class sizes than other schools. Teachers and Educators all be expected to have a strong grasp of both English and German, and to hold appropriate educational qualifications such as a postgraduate diploma. **Executive Board** Dilek Aras, Hannah Donati, Thomas Frenzel - **Chairman of the Board of Directors**: Dr. Mathias Boehringer