Training to become a childcare worker
(m/f/d)
Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz Kreisverband Starnberg
Gauting, Tutzing, Weilheim in Upper Bavaria, Wörthsee +3
Start date: 1.9.2026

Job Profile

Graduation
high school diploma
vocational baccalaureate
Secondary school leaving certificate or comparable school qualifications
qualifying secondary school certificate (Quali)
Soft Skills
Self-confidence/assertiveness/commitment
Communication skills/customer focus/enjoyment of working with people
Conflict management/ability to accept criticism
Resilience/Stress resistance/Psychological stability
Grades
Total: <4
English: <4
German: <4
Math: <4
Areas of Interest
service
Health, Sport
Social, Pedagogy

Training Content

  • Special Education
  • psychology
  • Linking theoretical and practical knowledge
  • Theatre pedagogy
  • rhythm

Benefits

  • Above-average remuneration according to the BRK collective agreement
  • Internal Henry Dunant Academy with a wide range of training and further education courses
  • Individual and thorough training
  • Attractive location: A workplace in the Starnberg district with many leisure opportunities
  • Exclusive offers via the German Red Cross (DRK) shopping portal in the areas of leisure, travel, electronics, fleet management and shopping.
  • Free repatriation service in case of accidents and illnesses within Germany and abroad
  • A values-oriented workplace, without religious affiliation - in the world's largest aid organization
  • Excellent chances of being acquired

Expectations

  • You have a secondary school diploma
  • You enjoy being around children and children like you
  • You enjoy learning and are keen on teamwork.
  • You have very good knowledge of the German language, both spoken and written (minimum B2 level).
  • A prerequisite for your application with us is that you have a confirmed apprenticeship place at a vocational school for childcare.

Job Description

The profession of childcare worker is diverse and responsible. You work as a support specialist in daycare centers, residential groups, family centers, and other educational institutions, ensuring that daily routines remain stable and children feel secure. You accompany the little ones as they explore their environment, provide creative stimuli, and foster social and communicative skills. Observations are incorporated into individualized support programs, ensuring that each child's development is lovingly guided. As part of a team, you work closely with educators, parents, and other professionals. The goal is to meaningfully complement and support the educator team, to contribute independently and constructively, and to gently promote each child's development. Values such as openness, empathy, respect, patience, and humor shape daily interactions and make the work a fulfilling community experience. After completing your training as a childcare worker, you have the opportunity to pursue further training to become an educator.

Contact Person

Alexander Eckert
Recruitment
Tel: +49 8151 / 2602 - 1343
Email: Alexander.Eckert@brk-starnberg.de
Birgit Hildenbrand
Regional Management
Tel: 08151 - 2602 3123
Email:

Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz Kreisverband Starnberg

Gauting, Tutzing, Weilheim in Upper Bavaria, Wörthsee +3
The Bavarian Red Cross Starnberg is the leading welfare and social organization in the Starnberg district. Around 900 full-time and 1,000 volunteer heroes and heroines dedicate themselves with great enthusiasm every day to meaningful work in the areas of rescue, aid, care, childcare, and support for people of all ages.
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