Business Development Manager - Kita Teachers (all genders)
Full TimeJob Overview
About Lingoda
Founded 12 years ago, Lingoda addresses a pressing global challenge: meeting the demands of growing economies and aging populations through the mobility of global talent. Driven by its mission "to empower global talent with the language, cultural, and technical skills for integration and success", Lingoda has established itself as a leader in education.
What We Do
Lingoda’s highly effective Small Group Learning Model is delivered via over 800,000 classes a year, powered by 2,400 qualified teachers and a unique proprietary curriculum designed to help learners achieve their goals, whether that be career progression or integration into a new country.
Who We Serve
A rapidly growing and ambitious company, Lingoda operates in both B2B and B2C: while the B2B business has a strong focus on the healthcare sector in Germany and a credible ambition to expand into other professions and geographies, Lingoda’s B2C business has a global presence, teaching German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian to students worldwide.
Learning a language with Lingoda is a rewarding experience, made possible by us Lingodies who support our students every step of the way. We’re committed to living the learning journey alongside them to create a world of connection and opportunity.
Why Join Us?
Joining Lingoda means becoming part of a team that’s committed to getting better, together. We foster an inclusive culture of bravery, curiosity, and growth, where insight turns into action, and every team member contributes to igniting positive change.
Be part of our journey to transform lives through education.
We are seeking a Business Development Manager - Kita Teachers (all genders) based in Berlin, or working remotely within Germany.
Your mission with us:
As a Business Development Manager, you will work on enabling the successful delivery of our government certified courses that prepare participants for state exams and support recognition of their qualifications in Germany, while ensuring smooth collaboration with partners, stakeholders, and authorities.
Your Tasks:
- Program & Curriculum Coordination
Coordinate the development of a structured course by integrating subject matter expertise from cooperation partners with job-related language, theory, and practical content. Ensure the curriculum effectively prepares participants for state exams and supports recognition of professional qualifications in Germany. Lead the planning and communication with all stakeholders to ensure seamless, high-quality delivery. - Cross-Functional Collaboration
Drive alignment and collaboration with Project Management and other internal teams to ensure smooth course implementation, reporting, and continuous improvement. Act as the central point for coordinating efforts across internal and external stakeholders. - Employer & Authority Partnerships
Establish and maintain strategic relationships with employers and relevant authorities to facilitate student placements and program delivery. Oversee exam processes and provide necessary documentation to ensure compliance, credibility, and regulatory alignment. - Participant Management
Own the participant journey from onboarding to course completion in the pilot stage, ensuring engagement, progress, and satisfaction. - Quality Assurance & Monitoring (AZAV Requirements)
Ensure early-stage monitoring and evaluation processes are in place to track program quality and participant outcomes in accordance with AZAV standards before handing over to operational teams. Drive continuous improvements to maintain compliance and excellence.
You bring to Lingoda:
- Education & Professional Background: a degree in Early Years Education, equivalent, or substantial relevant work experience in this field
- Language Requirement: Native German & Fluent English skills
Communication & Coordination: Experience in coordinating complex projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder management: Experience working with internal teams (i.e. Project Management, Learning Hub, Sales, Operations, Product) to implement and report on projects, and with external partners, subject matter experts, employers, or authorities to deliver educational programs.
- Course Delivery & Learning Platforms: Hands-on experience with learning management systems (LMS) desired.
- Quality Assurance & Evaluation: Experience implementing monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems to ensure program quality and learning outcomes.
- Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., AZAV or other QM systems) and experience ensuring compliance in program delivery.
- Participant Management: Track record in onboarding, supporting, and monitoring learners or participants to maximize engagement and success.
- Problem Solving & Process Improvement: Experience identifying process gaps and implementing improvements to increase efficiency and program impact.