Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 66'600 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 71'750 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 71'620 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 71'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 80'550 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 84'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Spielgruppenleiter/in
You accompany preschool children on their playful journey to school.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Playgroup leaders care for and support preschool children through targeted games and educational guidance.
You shape the daily life of preschool children with joy and educational expertise. In small groups, you support free play, encourage language development, and guide children toward school. You create a safe space for social contact, new discoveries, and their first steps in a community.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAccompaniment & Support
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Spielgruppenleiterin. Based on 216 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-23% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 97'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 71'500 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 78'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 75'037 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 82'609 | 12 |
| Zurich | CHF 80'250 | 88 |
| Aargau | CHF 68'450 | 20 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 101'300 | 6 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 75'000 | 29 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 75'000 | 125 |
| Education | CHF 69'000 | 49 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Diplom, Zertifikat
- ⏱ Ca. 1 Jahr, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
A part-time certificate course lasts about one year and covers the essential educational foundations.
Typical training path
Diplom, Zertifikat
Prerequisites
- Initial training (recommended by SSLV)
- Minimum age 20 years
- Oral and written German skills
Requirements
- Joy in interacting with children and their parents
- Practical experience with preschool children
- Interest in the development of preschool children
- Teamwork skills
- Patience and tolerance
- Empathy
- Flexibility and openness
- Reflective capacity
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Pedagogical insight
- Social skills
- Organisational talent
- Reflective capacity
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in a circle with the children, hand out play materials, and watch closely who needs help. You sing songs together and guide the little ones through their first group interactions.
- You watch the children closely and adjust activities to their individual needs.
- You provide age-appropriate play and craft materials to encourage creative discovery.
- You support language development through shared songs, stories, and rhythmic games.
- You guide children in learning social skills like sharing and resolving conflicts.
- You discuss parenting topics with parents and organize joint events.
- If you work independently, you assess needs and set up suitable group rooms.
Working conditions
You work in rooms provided by clubs, parish communities, parent organizations, or community centers. If you work independently, you manage the group rooms and materials yourself.
Where to learn
- SSLV Schweizerischer Spielgruppen-LeiterInnen-Verband GeschäftsstelleHofmeisterstr. 7, 3006 Bern
Strengths
- Pedagogical insight
- Social skills
- Organisational talent
- Reflective capacity
Trade-offs
- Part-time workload
- Emotional demand
- Independence
- Dependence on space
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