Teacher: Finnish language and literature and Finnish as a second language - teaching, Pitäjänmäki Comprehensive School - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

We are hiring a teacher for a fixed-term position at Pitäjänmäki Comprehensive School, teaching Finnish language and literature and Finnish as a second language from August 10, 2026, to December 19, 2026. The teaching load is 18 teaching hours. The school is a unified comprehensive school with about 480 students in grades 1-9, with a focus on movement, dance, and expressive arts. The role emphasizes good classroom management skills, collaboration skills, ability to differentiate instruction, and work with diverse learners, including students with hearing impairments and sign language users. Our community is inspiring and innovative, with a supportive and easy-to-approach work environment. We value a cheerful attitude and teamwork. Collaboration with close colleagues is close-knit. Respectful interaction is central to our mission, and the well-being of students and staff is important. We reward well-done work with one-time bonuses and offer opportunities for professional development. You will have access to Helsinki’s largest employee benefits, including up to 550 euros Epassi Flex benefit for commuting, culture, sports, and well-being services. Learn more about our benefits and Helsinki as an employer at https://hel.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/miksi-toihin-kaupungille. More about teachers’ salaries at https://www.hel.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/kasvatuksen-ja-koulutuksen-ammattilaisille/perusopetuksen-ja-lukion-opettajien-… Feel free to contact us if you have questions. We look forward to your application! The eligibility requirement is based on regulation 986/1998. In temporary positions, applicants who meet the qualification requirements are considered, and those without the required qualification may also be considered. Applicants for fixed-term positions must submit a criminal record extract as required by law (504/2002). We value experience working with special needs students, teaching primary and secondary school students, and multi-professional cooperation and/or cooperation with guardians.