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Children's Village Mother/Father Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Kinderdorfmutter/-vater

The vocational training to become a Children's Village Mother/Father is a specialized 3-year program internally regulated by SOS Children's Villages. It combines theoretical training as an educator with intensive practical experience within an SOS Children's Village family. The goal is to provide children and young people with a stable home and loving care in a family-like environment.

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What you do

  • Caring for and raising children and adolescents in daily family life
  • Designing and organizing family life within the Children's Village
  • Supporting children with homework and leisure activities
  • Collaborating with educators, therapists, and youth welfare offices
  • Managing the household and handling administrative tasks
  • Developing and implementing individual support plans for the children
  • Providing pastoral care and emotional support to the children

Requirements

  • At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss or equivalent)
  • High social competence, empathy, and sense of responsibility
  • Resilience and willingness to live and work in the Children's Village
  • Experience with children and adolescents is an advantage
  • Good organizational skills and ability to work independently
  • Good German language skills (at least B2 level) for communication and documentation
  • Driving license Class B is an advantage

Career prospects

  1. 1Employment as a Children's Village Mother/Father in an SOS Children's Village
  2. 2Specialization in various areas of child and youth welfare
  3. 3Further training opportunities in social pedagogy or curative education
  4. 4Leadership or coordinating roles within educational institutions

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Children's Village Mother/Father Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 1,100 to 1,300 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

How long is the Children's Village Mother/Father Ausbildung?

The Ausbildung takes 3 years.

What German level do I need for a Children's Village Mother/Father Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Children's Village Mother/Father Ausbildung?

At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss or equivalent); High social competence, empathy, and sense of responsibility; Resilience and willingness to live and work in the Children's Village; Experience with children and adolescents is an advantage.

Where can I find open Children's Village Mother/Father Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Children's Village Mother/Father

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.