Childcare Assistant

The training prepares students to care for and support children in nurseries, kindergartens or after-school care. It teaches practical and theoretical foundations for strengthening children's social, motor and creative skills. The full-time program lasts two years and ends with the state examination.

Support children in everyday life, encourage their development, organize leisure activities, analyze and assess behavior, plan and implement development and education processes, build relationships, resolve conflicts, and work with colleagues, parents and authorities.

Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent prior education. Personally, applicants should have an interest in pedagogy, enjoy working with children and young people, and show empathy, patience, creativity and assertiveness. Application documents include a CV, school certificate, any training, internship or work certificates, and proof of measles immunization.

Practice-oriented training with modern teaching methods, individual support, learning coaching, and possible funding through BAföG, education loan or an education voucher from the Employment Agency. With the required grade average, students can also obtain the intermediate school-leaving certificate.