Job Opportunity at Kita Wunderkind
Job Advertisement Number: 2671411
Location
Kita Wunderkind
Alfred Escher-Strasse 38
8002 Zürich,
Kanton Zürich Stadt
www.kita-wunderkind.ch
Position
English Assistant Pre-K Group - Native Speaker Only
Category
Pedagogical Staff (Co-educator, Group Leader, etc.)
Workload
60% - 80%, Part-time
Start Date
October 2026
About Us
Kita Wunderkind is a bilingual daycare located in Zürich-Enge, just a two-minute walk from Lake Zurich. As a state-approved childcare center, we provide a bilingual German-English environment (60/40) for children starting from approximately 3 months of age until kindergarten entry. Children are cared for in age-appropriate groups and supported according to our unique pedagogical concept, focusing on individual development, language, independence, social-emotional learning, creativity, and experiential learning.
Job Description
We are seeking to hire a part-time/full-time English Assistant Preschool Teacher (only NATIVE English speaker) for our pre-k group.
Your Responsibilities
- Support and accompany children aged approximately 3-5 throughout their daily routine.
- Communicate with children consistently in English and actively support their English-language development through natural interactions.
- Participate in and contribute to age-appropriate educational activities, projects, stories, and songs.
- Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
- Encourage independence, self-confidence, and age-appropriate responsibility.
- Assist children during meals, hygiene routines, transitions, rest periods, and other daily situations.
- Engage in outdoor activities, walks, excursions, and movement activities.
- Read regularly with children to promote language and early literacy.
- Observe children's individual needs, interests, and development, sharing observations with the pedagogical team.
- Help prepare and maintain an organized, stimulating, and child-friendly environment.
- Work closely and professionally with the Group Leader, Kita Management, and the wider educational team.
- Follow our pedagogical concept, safeguarding standards, hygiene procedures, and internal policies.
- Contribute proactively to team meetings, planning, and the continuous development of the group.
Essential Requirements
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a native English speaker.
- Genuinely enjoys working with and educating children aged 3-5 years.
- Is reliable, responsible, punctual, and emotionally mature.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic and personal initiative.
- Is attentive and able to recognize and respond appropriately to children's needs.
- Is comfortable working actively within a group and taking responsibility.
- Is warm and caring while providing clear boundaries and structure.
- Works well within a multicultural and bilingual team.
- Is open to feedback and interested in continuous professional development.
- Desires a long-term collaboration.
- Is physically comfortable participating in an active Kita day, including outdoor activities.
- Previous professional experience in a Kita, preschool, nursery, kindergarten, or another early-childhood setting is strongly preferred.
What We Offer
We provide a professional and international working environment in a well-established bilingual Kita in central Zürich. You will be part of a structured pedagogical team and have the opportunity to contribute actively to the children's educational programs. We value reliability, professionalism, initiative, respectful communication, teamwork, and genuine engagement with children, and we are specifically interested in candidates looking to become a stable, long-term member of our team.
Apply Online
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Contact Information
Kita Wunderkind
Larisa Velea, Kitaleitung
Phone: 044 506 66 05
Work locationZürich, Switzerland