School-age childcare centre „Schülerhort Philippsburg”

The AWO Schülerhort Philippsburg provides care, education and leisure activities for primary school children. Clear structures, shared values and a trusting atmosphere create a family-like setting in which learning, playing and making friends are at the centre.

The pedagogical approach focuses on supporting the children in their everyday school life while also encouraging their independence and social development. Homework support takes place in fixed groups and in close cooperation with the schools. In addition, the children can take part in creative leisure activities, projects and educational programmes.

The Schülerhort also offers a varied holiday programme with excursions and different activities. Children receive breakfast, lunch and snack, and a transport service to and from school is available. The centre also provides places for children with social and behavioural difficulties, allowing them to participate in an inclusive and supportive environment.

A key part of our work is promoting democracy and participation. They create inclusive spaces where young people can voice their opinions, influence decisions, and engage in shaping the organization itself.

• Supporting children with their homework and learning activities
• Accompanying and supervising children during lunch and other daily routines
• Organising and participating in creative, sports and recreational activities
• Playing with the children and encouraging positive social interaction
• Supporting individual children according to their needs and abilities
• Helping to prepare and carry out projects, workshops and group activities
• Participating in excursions, special events and celebrations
• Preparing rooms, materials and activities 
• Helping with organisational and household tasks, such as tidying up and preparing meals

Bonus activity: become a youth leader in summer camps

The KJW offers a pedagogical training to become youth leader. As the training takes place in 3 weekends, you have the free choice to attend it if you are interested in the field. 

After the training, you have the opportunity to become a summer camp youth leader. Summer camps take place in and outside of Germany and last between one and two weeks. The camps are an amazing chance for you to work and travel for free at the same time.

In addition to the general benefits as stated above, you will receive the following: 

• Free lunch in the childcare center
• Additional free days if overtime, evening or weekend work occurs
• an international environment at home, in the hosting organization, and in Karlsruhe, and the possibility to spread your own passions in dedicated events

• Creative and open minded
• Possessing a basic knowledge of German and a very strong motivation to improve it quickly
• Having a driving licence
• Possessing some computer, photo and social media skills
• Willing to organize events and activities
• Excited in sharing an international environment and open minded when it comes to integration
• Having a lot of energy to share with children and young people