Childcare Educator (Kindergarten) at Kita Große Pranke, Hannover

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified Childcare Educator (Erzieher/in or equivalent) for the Kita Große Pranke located at Große Pranke 5, 30419 Hannover. The role begins on October 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Work within the kindergarten setting planning, preparing, and implementing activities that follow a child- and situational-oriented approach.
• Collaborate proactively and cooperatively with team members.
• Share responsibility for the pedagogical content within the center's educational framework.
• Handle administrative duties such as enrollment management, fee processing, and documentation.
• Organize and conduct staff meetings regularly.

Working Hours

The position requires a weekly commitment of 35 hours.

Benefits

• Permanent employment with a well-established, diverse, and non-denominational organization.
• Salaries aligned with the TV AWO Region Hannover collective agreement.
• Access to company pension schemes.
• Job ticket and company bike programs available.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• Career advancement possibilities.
• Access to corporate benefit programs.

Candidate Profile

• Experience working with the situational approach in early childhood education.
• Ability to implement observation methods based on the Early Excellence approach.
• Empathetic and approachable key person for children.
• Strong skills in building trusting relationships and communicating effectively with parents.
• Knowledge of internal child protection guidelines and adherence to §8a of SGB VIII.
• Participation in the developmental process towards an open work environment.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively within a team.

Application Process

Please include the job reference number 224/25 in your application. The deadline for submissions is July 29, 2026. Internal candidates should attach an updated curriculum vitae along with the application letter. Applications are to be submitted by email only in PDF format to bewerbung@awo-hannover.de — other file types cannot be accepted for security reasons.

Postal applications can be sent to:

Arbeiterwohlfahrt Region Hannover e. V.
Attn: Ms. Adomat
Marienstr. 22
30171 Hannover

Kindly avoid using application folders when applying by mail.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact the facility director, Ms. Menninger, at phone number 0511 795505.