Children First is hiring!

Children First provides high quality childcare and education for multi-lingual children in and around Zurich.

Our pre-school and kindergarten curriculum is based on the UK Early Years and Montessori principles, with child observation at the core of our assessment process.

Do you love to work in small organisations helping them grow? Do you have personal goals for your career development? Are you interculturally competent and a self-starter?

The Children First team is creative and harmonious. We are always learning from each other and seeking to improve. Our teachers are talented and passionate about early years education. We are dedicated to academic and personal excellence.

Our Seefeld schoolhouse is located in a beautiful residential area of Zurich, with our own playground and excellent transport links. We are expanding to a new location and looking to strengthen our team with the following roles:  

Group Leader (ages 0-3, DE / EN)

Intern (DE)

German Teacher DaZ

Tasks include: 

  • Plan and prepare activities for individual children and groups 
  • Take responsibility for children’s behaviour and set targets for improvement where necessary
  • Ensure equal opportunities through awareness of a child’s culture and individual background, understanding the different skills and abilities of each child
  • Build and maintain a strong partnership with parents 

The ideal candidate has: 

  • A relevant qualification to work with babies or children ages 0-6
  • excellent communication skills 
  • ability to inspire and motivate young children
  • passion for teaching and high expectations in all areas
  • good organisational skills
  • an understanding of the learning and development of children
  • A proven track record of working in a team environment

If you are interested in applying for the positions above, please write us a covering letter explaining why you would like to join the Children First team in Zurich, your CV, and copies of your qualification certificates. Specify if you are applying for a part or full-time position. Please e-mail your application to applications@childrenfirst.ch.