Leipzig

Part-time

Temporary

General

Job Start: as soon as possible
Location: Karl-Heine-Str. 95, Leipzig, Germany
Contract: part-time (30h/week), fixed term contract until 31 August 2026

Our Leipzig International Kindergarten opened in June 2014 and 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.

The Kindergarten Inhouse Support supports the entire kindergarten team in all administrative and operational matters and is jointly responsible for maintaining the positive appearance and daily functioning of the kindergarten environment.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of Leipzig International Kindergarten (LIK) as part of a collaborative team, contributing to the continuous improvement of care, education, and learning
• Actively support daily group routines and ensure a smooth, well-organised, and child-focused flow of the day
• Assist with the organisation and supervision of children’s lunch routines within the facility, ensuring a calm and structured mealtime environment
• Support kitchen-related tasks, including cleaning kitchen equipment and maintaining required hygiene standards in shared food preparation and dining areas
• Provide general support with facility-related tasks across the kindergarten to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
• Assist at the reception desk and support front-of-house operations as needed
• Take responsibility for the daily sign-out process of children, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures
• Work flexibly and proactively, stepping in where needed to support colleagues and the wider kindergarten operations

Your profile

• Experience working with children or in a kindergarten setting is considered an advantage
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to contribute positively to a multidisciplinary team
• High level of enthusiasm, reliability, and personal commitment to the role and its responsibilities
• Strong communication and time management skills, with the ability to organise tasks effectively in a dynamic environment
• International mindset and a willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to a diverse educational setting
• Fluency in German (spoken, written, and comprehension) is required; English language skills are considered an advantage
• Valid health certificate for kitchen work (required to ensure safe and compliant support in kitchen-related tasks)

What we offer

• Vibrant, diverse, and supportive school community.
• The chance to engage in the life of the International School in the beautiful city of Leipzig; a historic, green, vibrant university city that is safe, well-connected, and in the cultural heart of Europe
• 30 days of annual leave, additionally work-free on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• Company benefits such as company pension scheme, supplementary company health insurance, moving allowance, JobRad Leasing (Awarded the designation of a Socially Responsible Employer)

About us

Leipzig 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.