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Deputy Kindergarten Principal (m/f/d), full- or part time

Köln
Full or part-time
Permanent employee
4,050 - 4,900 € per month

We are looking for new colleagues to expand our international team:

You can build your career with us!
Our current Deputy Kita Principal at our Junkersdorf location will step up to become Kita Principal in January 2027 – taking the next step in her career at rainbowtrekkers. Now we’re looking for you to join her as our new Deputy Kita Principal and take on responsibility together with her and our team.
You will …
  • spend most of your time right at the heart of everyday Kita life, working directly with the children and your team,
  • take on defined responsibilities as Deputy Kita Principal, with dedicated time away from group duties to fulfil this role,
  • be a trusted sparring partner for the Kita Principal and actively contribute to the development of the team,
  • have the confidence and experience to step in for the Kita Principal and make necessary decisions in her absence,
  • bring the rainbowtrekkers philosophy and the Educational Principles of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) to life in your everyday work,
  • lead by example through respectful and professional interactions with children, parents and team members,
  • connect with the Principals of our other Kitas and our central management team whenever needed.

What you should bring with you

  • A recognized qualification as a qualified early childhood educator.

  • At least three years of professional experience in a daycare center.

  • Ideally, leadership experience (as a principal, deputy principal, group leader, or similar) – not mandatory.

  • German or English language skills at a minimum B2 level, with the willingness to further qualify to C1 level in the future.

  • Strong communication and self-reflection skills.

  • A sociable, positive, and creative personality.

  • Interest in modern, forward-looking educational concepts and enjoyment in further developing them in everyday practice.

  • Willingness to work agilely within flat hierarchies and in close collaboration with the team.

We offer you an attractive working environment:

  • Work in well-staffed small teams – and yes, we really do have a 100% qualified staff ratio. No wonder the children love us!

  • A multiprofessional, international team! Take a listen to what they have to say about rainbowtrekkers here.

  • Transparent salary, plus a mobility allowance (job ticket or fuel voucher) for a relaxed commute. In addition, we offer a company pension scheme and a small subsidy for Urban Sports Club – because not only the children, but you too should feel well taken care of.

  • Company bike leasing – escape traffic jams and train delays!

  • Up to 34 days of vacation, plus Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and Carnival Monday (Rosenmontag) off as a gift for celebrating.

  • Upgrade your skill level! We provide financial support for language courses and additional training and professional development opportunities.

To be considered for this position, please send your application by Oktober 16, 2026, at the latest.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me in advance. Leonie Schaffrinna, Personalleitung (recruitment@rainbowtrekkers.de, +49-221-466 830-92).

About us

Raised in Germany. Ready for the World.

rainbowtrekkers Kita gGmbH is an independent provider of multilingual early childhood education centers in Cologne. With heart and high quality standards, our team of more than 50 dedicated staff members helps children grow strong roots and open wings. Across three centers, we care for 160 children aged 1 to 6, who spend their days with us full of laughter, curiosity, and—every now and then—colorful finger paint.

The name rainbowtrekkers brings together two ideas that shape our work: “Rainbow” stands for diversity—children, families, and staff from many cultures, languages, and walks of life. “Trekkers” comes from the English word trekking and symbolizes movement and development. We see education as a shared journey on which children explore the world and grow step by step. Sometimes hopping, sometimes dancing, sometimes taking a little detour—but always learning and laughing together. We provide a sense of security, nurture curiosity, and accompany children from their very first discoveries out into the wider world. In our multilingual everyday life, language becomes a key, diversity is a natural part of who we are, and children are empowered for the future.