Kindergarten: Kindergartenerzieher / Kindergartenerzieherin (m/f/d)

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Leipzig International School is hiring a Kindergarten teacher for the Leipzig International Kindergarten to work with children aged 1 to 6, covering from now until 14 August 2026, with 30 to 40 hours per week onsite in Leipzig. The role centers on delivering a play-based, inquiry-led programme aligned with Saxony’s State Curriculum for Kindergarten and the Early Years Foundation Stage, observing and supporting children, planning with colleagues, and communicating with families. Requirements include a relevant Early Childhood Education qualification, fluent German, strong English, experience with ages between 3 and 6, musical leadership, and comfort using digital tools like Seesaw. Emphasize collaboration, adaptability as a floater, safety and inclusion, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Benefits include 30 days of paid vacation and ample development opportunities.

• Collaborate with partners and team members to deliver a strong programme based on playing and exploring, inquiring, active learning and critical thinking 
• Develop age-appropriate, child-focused and unit-based engagements based on the guidelines, ethos and objectives provided by Saxony’s State Curriculum for Kindergarten (Sächsischer Bildungsplan) and the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Look for opportunities to promote development that fosters the children’s love of learning, curiosity, creativity and independence
• Provide stimulating and empowering environments for children to discover and explore
• Observe, support, guide and participate in children’s play
• Communicate with parents and colleagues about children in your care
• Use assessment tools for development and learning in order to focus on children’s progress and plan their next steps
• Work with a team of colleagues to continuously improve the overall quality of care, education and learning at Leipzig International School Kindergarten
• Support the children with life skills, including dressing, toileting, and independent eating
• Participate in weekly and monthly planning meetings and other professional development opportunities

• A qualification in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Social Pedagogy, Vocational Training as State Approved Educator, or a related degree in accordance with the qualification ordinance of the state of Saxony
• Fluent command of German, both written and spoken
• Advanced knowledge of English
• Demonstrated experience in Early Years education, particularly with children aged 3 – 6 / 7 years
• Strong musical skills and the ability to lead engaging, developmentally appropriate music sessions for young children
• Experience designing and implementing play-based, child-centered learning experiences
• Ability to observe, assess, and document children's learning and development effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working collaboratively with children, colleagues, and families
• A caring, flexible, and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to adapt to different group settings as a Floater
• Competence in maintaining a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
• Basic proficiency with digital tools for documentation and parent communication (e.g. Seesaw)
• International and growth mindsets

• A dynamic and diverse workplace which continues to develop good education and learning practices
• A substantial preparation time contingency
• 30 days of paid vacation
• A flexible model of working that effectively supports the needs of students
• Excellent resources and a modern purpose-build facility that hosts a wide range of indoor classrooms and play spaces as well as a spacious, landscaped outdoor learning environment
• The benefit of ongoing internal and external professional development
• Company benefits such as company pension scheme, supplementary health insurance, moving allowance, JobRad Leasing, financial assistance to attend a language course etc.