Your path to a
Profession with children
In nine months, you will learn everything you need to start your career in a school or daycare center.
"The Impact School plays a central role in training the specialists that we urgently need in our educational institutions."
Vera Reimann, Head of Human Resources Management, Caritas
"With a comprehensive and practice-oriented curriculum, this further training course ideally prepares career changers for work in schools and daycare centers"
Prof. Dr. Julia Siegmüller, former Vice President of the EU University of Applied Sciences for Health, Social Affairs and Education
Crisis-proof job
Social and educational professionals are urgently needed. Over 400,000 vacancies in the education sector offer stable employment in uncertain times.
Dual further education
Modern knowledge transfer in the virtual classroom, combined with weekly practical days in daycare centers and schools.
Family friendly
Live learning from home in the mornings and flexible learning in the afternoons make it possible to combine family and further education.
Have an impact
You change lives. Every day that you accompany and support children contributes to shaping our society and making the next generation strong.
What our graduates say:
The Impact School was always professional and helpful in all aspects of the program, whether it was imparting knowledge or helping me navigate the continuing education system in Germany. I can only say that my experience in the few weeks I was in contact with them was wonderful.
Elaine Hegedus
The openness and patience of the lecturers made this course something very special. I not only learned a lot about myself and my reactions, but also about how people work - a valuable insight for my future career in the social sector.
Shirin Khouri
I was always interested in social professions, but had no real idea of what to expect.
This course not only introduced me to different possibilities, but also made me realize how fulfilling this work is. Now I know: this is exactly my path.
This course not only introduced me to different possibilities, but also made me realize how fulfilling this work is. Now I know: this is exactly my path.
Bianca Kuhr
These professional fields are open to you after further training
Further training as a "learning and development assistant" prepares you for various professions with children. This gives you the choice and keeps you flexible.
Here are some of the positions you will be qualified for after completing the training:
Here are some of the positions you will be qualified for after completing the training:
School companion/iN
also as integration assistant, inclusion assistant, school assistant, participation assistant
You will support pupils with special educational needs in everyday school life and promote their integration into the classroom. Your tasks will include accompanying them in class, helping them with their school work and promoting their social skills.
Nursery helper
(also childcare assistant, educator assistant, educator assistant):
Nursery assistants look after children in daycare centers, organize activities and promote early childhood development.
After-school caretaker
(also OGS supervisor, all-day supervisor):
In after-school care centers or open all-day schools, you look after school children after school, help them with their homework and organize varied leisure activities that promote their social and personal development.
Housekeeping assistant
Housekeeping assistant
(also as a housekeeping assistant):
(also as a housekeeping assistant):
As a housekeeping assistant, you are a valuable member of the team in daycare centers and schools. By helping to prepare meals and maintain the premises, you create a pleasant environment in which children can feel comfortable and develop.
Childminder
(also as a childminder):
As a childminder, you look after a small group of children aged from a few months to three years, sometimes older, in your own home or in rented rooms. You promote their development through individual care, education and upbringing and work closely with the parents. This activity is carried out independently and requires a care permit from the youth welfare office.
Childcare worker in a private household
(also as a private childcare provider):
You support families directly at home with the care of their children. You promote their development through individual support and playful activities. Many parents rely on this professional help to balance work and family life. State support is available for families who need help due to special circumstances.
Your educational journey
at the Impact School
Phase 1
Registration in cooperation with Jobcenter/Agentur für Arbeit.
Phase 3
Our further training
"Learning and development workers",
Internship and optional
Language course "German for teachers".
"Learning and development workers",
Internship and optional
Language course "German for teachers".
Phase 4
Job application coaching
and application.
and application.
Goal
Career entry in a school, daycare center or other social institution.
We support you
➡️ Right from the start: Support with registration and communication with the job center/employment agency.
🏁 All the way to your goal: Support until you successfully find a job and find your employer.
🏁 All the way to your goal: Support until you successfully find a job and find your employer.
Further training.
Many possibilities.
Your advantages
Become a sought-after addition to the social sector.
Theory lessons online
9 months full-time or 14 months part-time
Internship in a daycare center/school near you
Specialists are urgently needed in Germany to meet the growing demand for qualified support in daycare centers, schools and social institutions. The best thing about it: our further training is ideal for career changers and requires no prior knowledge!
Practical training
Individual support and coaching
Gain real work experience
Potential employers
Your direct route into a social profession.
Application, education voucher, career entry:
How to make a fresh start in a career with impact.
How to make a fresh start in a career with impact.
01
Briefly answer a few questions
After you have completed the questionnaire on our website, we will contact you. In a personal meeting, we will clarify whether you are eligible for an education voucher and find the training that best suits your professional goals.
02
Make an appointment with the employment agency
We support you in preparing your application documents for the education voucher. This will ensure that you are optimally prepared for your appointment with the job center or employment agency. As soon as your education voucher has been approved, you submit it to us and start your training.
03
Welcome to the Impact School family
You can begin your training with the next starting group. If you need additional material or a laptop, just let us know - we will provide you with everything you need for your learning success.
04
Learn all about education and social work
In 9 months, our experienced instructors will teach you everything you need for your career in schools, daycare centers or other social institutions. In addition to interactive courses, you will gain valuable practical experience that will later serve as references for your job applications.
05
We support you until you are employed
After completing your training, you will be qualified for many exciting careers in the social and educational sector. We actively support you during the application phase, for example through workshops and individual coaching - until you have found your dream job.
06
Shape the future of our children
Shortly after starting your career, you will be making a real difference to children's lives every day. There are numerous paths open to you - whether you explore new areas or gain further qualifications, your career can continue to develop.
Are you ready to get started with us
into a secure and meaningful career?
Together with my network of education experts, I have developed a unique training program that enables career changers from all over the world to find secure and well-paid work in the German education system.
Milena Pflügl
Founder of Impact School, education expert, former management positions at leading education companies Klett and Cornelsen, board member of Didacta Verband e.V.
Founder of Impact School, education expert, former management positions at leading education companies Klett and Cornelsen, board member of Didacta Verband e.V.
free of charge For participants
How do you get an education voucher for the Impact School?
With an education voucher, further training is free of charge for you and you will continue to receive your financial benefits such as unemployment benefit or citizens' allowance. How to apply for it: Make an appointment with your contact person at the employment agency or job center, bring your application documents that we have prepared together and explain why the further training is important for your professional future. For your voucher to be approved, you must live in Germany and be registered as a jobseeker.
Education experts about
the Impact School
Shortly after starting your career, you will be making a real difference to children's lives every day. There are numerous paths open to you - whether you explore new areas or gain further qualifications, your career can continue to develop.
Stephan Bayer
Founder and Managing Director of sofatutor - Germany's largest learning platform for schools, education expert, Chairman of the Board of Social Job Networks e.V.
With a comprehensive and practice-oriented curriculum, this further education course ideally prepares career changers for work in schools and daycare centers. The course content covers all essential aspects of pedagogical work and provides the specialist knowledge required to successfully enter the profession.
Prof. Dr. Julia Siegmüller
President Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences and former Vice President EU FH University of Applied Sciences for Health, Social and Educational Sciences
The Impact School is certified by CERTQUA as an educational institution in adult education in accordance with the "Accreditation and Approval Ordinance for Employment Promotion" (AZAV). CERTQUA is a certification body recognized by the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS). This recognition means that the Impact School meets the requirements nationwide to enable various funding opportunities, including education vouchers (BGS) and activation and placement vouchers (AVGS), which support further vocational training or qualifications.
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