General
Open Positions: 1
Job Start: as soon as possible
Location: Leipzig International Kindergarten, Karl-Heine-Str. 95, Leipzig, Germany
Contract: Part-time / Full-time, initially fixed-term for 2 years followed by the option of a subsequent employment contract with an infinite duration
Our Leipzig International Kindergarten, opened in June 2014, provides over 270 children aged 1 to 6 with a full-day, year-round, early education programme, which aims at supporting each child’s personal, social, academic, physical and emotional development in an international setting.
Your tasks and responsibilities
As a Subject Specialist in Music with a background in Early Childhood Education, this role combines two key responsibilities: delivering engaging music education and providing flexible pedagogical support as a Floater. The music component focuses on teaching learners aged 12 months to 7 years through play-based, expressive activities that foster musical awareness and creativity. The specialist leads daily sessions, organizes house-wide music events, collaborates with educators, and maintains the music environment. Outside of music class times, the educator joins the groups as a Floater, promoting exploration, curiosity, and independence in line with the Saxon Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage. This includes active participation in play, observation and assessment, collaboration with colleagues and parents, and contributing to the overall quality of care and learning at Leipzig International School Kindergarten.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Teaching Music to Learners aged 12 months to 7 years
* Lead Nursery and Early Years groups in weekly music activity sessions focused on supporting and promoting their music awareness
* Plan lessons, create activities that are play-based, promote children’s self-expression, track development, and foster the children’s love of music pursuits
* Organise whole house music events in collaboration with colleagues, children and parents
* Take responsibility for the music room and music equipment
* Share development and updates with parents through digital platforms and reports
Providing Care as a Floater
* Collaborate with partners and team members to deliver a strong programme based on playing and exploring, inquiring, active learning and critical thinking
* Develop age-appropriate, child-focused and unit-based engagements based on the guidelines, ethos and objectives provided by Saxony’s State Curriculum for Kindergarten ( Sächsischer Bildungsplan ) and the Early Years Foundation Stage
* Look for opportunities to promote development that fosters the children’s love of learning, curiosity, creativity and independence
* Provide stimulating and empowering environments for children to discover and explore
* Observe, support, guide and participate in children’s play
* Communicate with parents and colleagues about children in your care
* Use assessment tools for development and learning in order to focus on children’s progress and plan their next steps
* Work with a team of colleagues to continuously improve the overall quality of care, education and learning at Leipzig International School Kindergarten
* Support the children with life skills, including dressing, toileting, and independent eating
* Participate in weekly and monthly planning meetings and other professional development opportunities
Your profile
Required Qualifications & Skills
* A qualification in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Social Pedagogy, Vocational Training as State Approved Educator, or a related degree in accordance with the qualification ordinance of the state of Saxony
* Demonstrated experience in Early Years education, particularly with children aged 1–7 years
* Strong musical skills and the ability to lead engaging, developmentally appropriate music sessions for young children
* Experience designing and implementing play-based, child-centered learning experiences
* Ability to observe, assess, and document children's learning and development effectively
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working collaboratively with children, colleagues, and families
* A caring, flexible, and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to adapt to different group settings as a Floater
* Competence in maintaining a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
* Basic proficiency with digital tools for documentation and parent communication (e.g. Seesaw)
* Fluency in written and verbal English or German, with basic understanding in the other
* International and growth mindsets
What we offer
* A dynamic and diverse workplace which continues to develop good education and learning practices
* A substantial preparation time contingency
* 30 days of paid vacation
* A flexible model of working that effectively supports the needs of students
* Excellent resources and a modern purpose-build facility that hosts a wide range of indoor classrooms and play spaces as well as a spacious, landscaped outdoor learning environment
* The benefit of ongoing internal and external professional development
* Company benefits such as company pension scheme, supplementary health insurance, moving allowance, JobRad Leasing, financial assistance to attend a language course etc.
About us
L eipzig International School GmbH (LIS) is a warm and vibrant non-profit educational community dedicated to fostering learning, growth, and global citizenship. Serving nearly 1,100 students from local and international families, our school offers an enriching experience from kindergarten through secondary school, including integrated before- and after-school care. Guided by our motto, "Learning to be a citizen of the world," we celebrate diversity, internationality, and inclusivity, providing a nurturing environment where students thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Supported by a dedicated team of 250 staff members from 37 nations, LIS ensures a stimulating and supportive learning journey for every child, from their first steps into education to achieving university entrance qualifications. Our symbol, the lion, reflects the courage, strength, and resilience we nurture in our students, qualities that empower them to embrace challenges and transform their lives. At LIS, we are proud to inspire a brighter future through education and to foster a community where every individual belongs and grows.
LIS is an inclusive learning community and does not discriminate on the basis of race, skin colour, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.