School Healing Educator / School Healing Educatoress

Join the VIVENDRA FOUNDATION

The VIVENDRA FOUNDATION offers a diverse range of engaging programs for over 250 individuals of all ages with disabilities. Our focus spans the areas of learning, living, sheltered work, daily structure, and leisure. Our team comprises dedicated and well-trained professionals who are passionate about facilitating meaningful participation outcomes. We pride ourselves on providing modern working conditions and fostering an open leadership style.

About Our Special Needs School

The special needs school of the VIVENDRA FOUNDATION serves as a nurturing environment for children and adolescents with special educational needs, aligning with curriculum 21 and 15plus accents 1 and 2 across all educational cycles.

Central to our mission is the individualized support we provide to our students, alongside our commitment to the continuous evolution of our school. We strive to create an atmosphere where children and young people can develop at their own pace while being celebrated for their unique strengths.

Career Opportunity: School Healing Educator (SHP)

To further enhance our educational offerings, we are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a School Healing Educator (SHP). This role calls for a professional who can contribute their expertise and personal strengths in a collaborative environment.

If you are passionate about teamwork, eager to shape learning processes alongside fellow professionals, and wish to contribute to the pedagogical advancement of our school, we would like to hear from you. Attributes such as openness, professionalism, and a genuine joy in working with children and adolescents are as vital as a strong foundation in special education.

Your responsibilities will align with the professional mandate for teachers in the Canton of Zurich. This position is set to begin on August 1, 2026, with an 80%-100% workload.

What You Can Achieve with Us

• Actively shape the development of the school and teaching methodologies.
• Engage in working groups and various projects.
• Contribute to fostering a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team (teachers, therapists, caregivers).
• Advise and support colleagues on special educational matters.
• Work alongside parents and external specialists.
• Participate in local discussions and support planning initiatives.

What You Bring

• A completed or in-progress qualification in Special Educational Pedagogy.
• Interest in further training as a teacher in Special Educational Pedagogy.
• Experience in working with children and adolescents with special educational needs.
• Proficiency in diagnostic assessment coupled with a passion for individualized teaching.
• Team spirit and strong cooperative and advisory skills.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a respectful demeanor.
• A reflective approach to one's own pedagogical practices.

How We Inspire You

• A meaningful role within an engaged team.
• Opportunities for creativity and active participation.
• Supportive school leadership and collaborative partnerships.
• Attractive social benefits along with internal and external training opportunities.
• Free parking and discounts on Reka checks.
• Employee discounts at our in-house daycare center.

Interested in this exciting opportunity? Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.