The Evangelische Schulstiftung in the EKBO is a significant educational institution in Berlin and Brandenburg, operating 34 schools and 17 after-school care centers. It promotes individual development, Christian values, and sustainability in a respectful working environment with diverse training opportunities.
The Evangelical School Foundation in the EKBO is a church foundation under public law, established in 2004, and operates according to non-profit principles. As the largest independent education provider in Berlin and Brandenburg, the foundation currently operates 34 schools and 17 after-school care centers, where over 10,000 students are taught.
The Evangelical School Foundation operates state-recognized and approved alternative schools under independent sponsorship. These schools offer a comprehensive education that combines Christian values with modern educational concepts. The focus is on the individual support of each student, regardless of social, cultural, or religious background. The educational institutions cover all age groups and offer a wide range of pedagogical approaches, including diaconal-social learning, peace and democracy education, as well as intercultural and interreligious learning[1][2][3].
The main mission of the Evangelical School Foundation is to show children and young people their potentials, impart values, and accompany them on their path of learning and growing. The foundation is based on a Christian view of humanity that sees every person as a creation of God and therefore promotes individuality, humanity, and diversity. The values of the foundation include respect for life in freedom and responsibility, the promotion of peace and justice, as well as the preservation of creation[1][2][3].
The Evangelical School Foundation actively advocates for sustainability and justice. It promotes equal educational opportunities for all students and creates spaces for personal development. The foundation is also committed to the preservation of creation and integrates aspects of sustainability into its educational work. Digitality, inclusion, and sustainability are essential perspectives of its actions[1][2][3].
The foundation offers a supportive and appreciative work environment. Employees benefit from flexible working time models, flat hierarchies, creative development opportunities, and extensive further development options, including educational leaves, training programs, and coaching. The foundation places great importance on transparency, reliability, and fair compensation[2][3].
