Early Childhood Education Teacher - Janakkalan kunta - Janakkala, Finland

Welcome to the Early Childhood Education Teacher position in Janakkala! We are seeking an early childhood education teacher for a permanent position starting August 1, 2026. The initial work location is the preschool group at Harviala Daycare. The work location may change during the employment. Would you be our new colleague? We are looking for a positive professional who develops their work in the spirit of Vasu. We value flexibility and good teamwork skills. We expect you to be proactive, initiative-taking, and versatile. Additionally, good oral and written skills in Finnish are required. In Janakkala's early childhood education, you will do meaningful work as part of a competent and committed team. You will have the opportunity to influence pedagogy, develop your skills, and implement early childhood education and preschool education through play, movement, and children's participation. The natural environment offers good opportunities for diverse outdoor activities. We enjoy working here. We offer: - Occupational health services provided by Terveystalo - Well-being services (e.g., free gym and swimming hall) - E-pass, which includes sports and cultural services - Work clothing allowance - Good training opportunities - A positive and development-oriented atmosphere with thorough onboarding. The qualification requirement is the qualification of an early childhood education teacher according to the Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018). Applicants must also be eligible for preschool education. Consideration will also be given to applicants graduating in summer 2026. The position is subject to the OVTES collective agreement. The salary for an early childhood education teacher is €2907.99–€3098.42 per month, with possible additional allowances according to OVTES. The working hours are standard hours (38.25 hours/week). The employment relationship includes a six-month probation period. The selected candidate must present a criminal background check as required by law (504/2002) for working with children. Interested? We look forward to hearing from you and possibly welcoming you to our team! For more information, contact Daycare Director Jenni Laakkonen at 0505987222 or via email at jenni.laakkonen@janakkala.fi Please submit your application by May 27, 2026, at 15:00 through the www.kuntarekry.fi service. To promote equality and non-discrimination, Janakkala municipality prefers anonymous recruitment. In practice, this means that in the first stage of the recruitment process, you should not include information such as age, native language, or gender in your answers to open questions. Although some of this information is requested in the background data, it will not be visible to the hiring manager in the anonymous applicant report. The goal of anonymous recruitment is to focus on the applicant's professional skills and work experience.