Group Leader Hasenbühl & Head of Holiday Care (approx. 60-65%)

The Primarschule Uster, with around 3,000 school and kindergarten children, is the third largest school community in the Canton of Zürich. Uster can be reached from Zürich HB by train in 14 minutes.
For the Hasenbühl day structures and the holiday care, we are looking for a responsible and committed professional (m/f/d) for the combined function of Group Leader Hasenbühl and Head of Holiday Care. The employment is permanent. The assignments as group leader take place during the school weeks; the holiday care takes place exclusively during the defined holiday weeks/days.

The Primarschule department is looking for the 2026/2027 school year

for the Hasenbühl day structures a

Group Leader Hasenbühl & Head of Holiday Care (approx. 60-65%) ##

For the Hasenbühl day structures and the holiday care, we are looking for a responsible and committed professional (m/f/d) for the combined function of Group Leader Hasenbühl and Head of Holiday Care. The employment is permanent. The assignments as group leader take place during the school weeks; the holiday care takes place exclusively during the defined holiday weeks/days.

Working times and workload: ###

• Group Leader Hasenbühl: 24 weekly hours during the school weeks
• Hasenbühl assignments: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday midday; additionally Tuesday and Thursday afternoon
• Holiday care: Autumn holidays 1st week, sports holidays 1st and 2nd week, spring holidays 2nd week, Ascension, and summer holidays 2nd week
• Per full holiday week: 50 hours of assignment (9 hrs./day, Mon-Fri, plus 5 hrs. preparation and follow-up); Ascension pro rata according to assignment planning
• Opening hours holiday care: 07.00-18.00

Your area of activity: ###

Hasenbühl (Group Leader):

• Support the childcare management and deputy childcare management in implementing the concept, the set goals, and the organization of the daily routine
• Responsibility for the care of the children as well as fulfillment of the educational and training mandate
• Designing high-quality care in close cooperation with the team, the parents, and the teaching team
• Care of the children during the midday and afternoon modules according to the assignment plan
• Administrative and organizational tasks as well as contact person work
• Close cooperation with the childcare management, head of day structures, and other specialist departments

Holiday care (Head of Holiday Care):

• Professional and organizational management of the holiday care in the Tadem with the co-holiday care management
• Planning, organization, and implementation of the holiday care weeks (program, excursions, material, infrastructure)
• Care of up to 60 children as well as ensuring a safe, reliable environment
• Coordination and professional guidance of a team of up to 10 employees
• Administrative and organizational tasks (e.g., assignment planning, material/budget planning, parent communication)
• Close cooperation with the childcare management, head of day structures, and other specialist departments

What you bring with you: ###

• Completed training in Social Work, Social Pedagogy, Early Childhood Education, a teaching diploma, or a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (EFZ) as a childcare specialist
• Several years of experience in the care of children, ideally in day structures or comparable settings
• Proven organizational experience, especially for the planning and implementation of holiday offerings
• Leadership and communication competence as well as a structured, independent way of working
• Resilience, flexibility, and joy of innovation in everyday life
• Willingness to work an intensive workload during the defined holiday weeks
• Proficient in handling modern digital work tools

What awaits you with us: ###

• Attractive employment conditions according to the guidelines of the City of Uster
• Opportunities for further training and personal development
• Modern infrastructure and digital tools for optimal organization
• A committed and professional team as well as a supportive working environment
• A versatile, lively, and inspiring field of work with a direct influence on pedagogical quality