Reception Class Teacher

Our Josef-Schwarz-School is situated close to nature in Erlenbach and centrally located in Heilbronn. Both campuses do not only share the bilingual concept and the state-of-the-art equipment and architecture, but also the intercultural spirit of the international school community. With the help of close cooperation within our interdisciplinary team, we promote a family-like and respectful coexistence on campus and create a living space for our students beyond school life – from reception to the Baden-Württemberg Abitur.
The Josef-Schwarz-School is part of the Phorms Education SE network of bilingual schools and nurseries, that has been enriching the educational landscape in Germany since 2006.

For our Preschool / Reception & Primary School in Erlenbach we are looking for a

at the beginning of the school year 2026 / 2027.

• An attractive salary with additional benefits such as a monthly public transport ticket, free, freshly prepared daily lunch and access to a Corporate Benefits Portal
• A relocation allowance and all paperwork completed and prepared for residency/work permits
• Five days of additional paid sick leave in the case of an ill child, and reduced rates for school fees
• German Language Courses for English speakers
• Professional freedom to teach within innovative educational concepts
• In class support through team teaching partners and state of the art educational resources including the latest technology in all classrooms
• A short-term availability of employee housing at market prices for a comfortable arrival in the region without a long search for accommodation
• An excellent location of the school in southern Germany, centrally located within Europe

• Work together as a team with a German class teacher and additionally assist twice a week in the afternoon programme until 5:30 pm
• Preparation and follow-up as well as organisational and pedagogical design of lessons based on our benchmarked curriculum
• Application of didactic and methodological diversity in the classroom
• Creating a positive, supportive and welcoming learning environment in the classroom
• Organisation, implementation and supervision of various class projects
• Helping develop new ideas and improving processes
• Maintaining strong communication with parents

• Certified training as an Early Years Educator, a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, a degree in Social Pedagogy or a comparable qualification that enables you to work in a reception class
• Approachable and caring person with a passion for working with children, especially in the reception/kindergarten age group
• Dedicated to enable all children to achieve their full potential
• An interest in the development and implementation of new pedagogical concepts that focus on the individualized development of children
• Fluency in English and an interest in learning the German language and culture
• Mentorenprogramm/Coaching
• Firmenevents
• Kantine