Educator / Social Pedagogue

Stadtteilverein Schöneberg e.V. is seeking a part-time education professional for its open-access children's and youth services at Kinder-PallasT in Berlin-Schöneberg. The centres give local children and young people space for leisure, participation, learning and advice.

• Plan, deliver and develop open-access and group activities for children and young people
• Build trusting relationships and support visitors in their personal and social development
• Help shape holiday activities, participation opportunities and projects, including with schools and neighbourhood partners
• Provide social support and crisis intervention during open-access sessions
• Contribute to the centre's programme development, documentation and public relations
• Ensure the centre operates safely and reliably, including supervision duties
• Work with parents, schools, the youth welfare office and other local partners
• Contribute to activities on prevention, democracy, diversity and participation by children and young people
• Act as a contact for children and young people facing difficult circumstances and refer them to specialist services

• State recognition as an educator or social pedagogue/social worker (bachelor's degree or Diplom), or a comparable educational qualification
• Experience in open-access children's and youth work or a comparable field is desirable
• Enjoy working with children and young people from different backgrounds, with a respectful approach that encourages participation
• Teamwork, initiative and flexibility, including for late afternoon/evening shifts and during school holidays
• Intercultural skills; knowledge of multiple languages, such as Turkish, Kurdish or Arabic, is an advantage
• Knowledge of child protection under Section 8a of Book VIII of the German Social Code, or willingness to learn the centre's child protection policy
• Strong communication skills, ability to handle conflict and willingness to reflect on your work
• Support for the association's aims and commitment to children's and young people's rights, participation and democracy