Early Childhood Educator Training, PiA

Paid three-year PiA training to become an early childhood educator, alternating between practical work and school. Practical training takes place in Kaiserswerther Diakonie childcare centers alongside experienced educational professionals.

Work in childcare centers, actively help shape everyday educational activities, and support children in their individual development.

Intermediate school leaving certificate or higher and the requirements for PiA training, including at least 240 hours of social-sector internship or attendance at a vocational upper secondary school for social and healthcare services in grades 11 and 12. Career changers need, for example, at least five years of experience in the socio-educational sector or another completed vocational qualification plus the advanced secondary school qualification. Applicants should enjoy working with children, be interested in educational topics, responsible, empathetic, team-oriented, reliable, committed, and identify with the values of Kaiserswerther Diakonie.

Attractive training pay under the church BAT-KF collective agreement, qualified practical supervision and personal support, good chances of being retained, further training opportunities, a collegial work environment, a secure training position with an experienced provider, a respectful Christian understanding of people, and close integration of theory and practice.