Early Years Teacher

Trollbergets daghem is a small Swedish-speaking day care center in Roparnäs, Vaasa, with two groups: Småtrollen and Skogstrollen. The day care is located in a quiet, nature-forward environment with a large yard and its own TrollForest that stimulates and invites spontaneous and imaginative play as well as enabling varied daily physical activity. At Trollbergets day care we emphasize a versatile, nature-inspired approach where the child’s well-being is the focus. We work from the child’s needs and interests and view play as the foundation for learning, development and participation. In close cooperation with guardians we support every child’s care, upbringing and learning. The position of Early Years Teacher is responsible for planning high-quality early childhood education in the group and for the pedagogical implementation, development and evaluation of the activities. Planning is based on the children’s needs, strengths and interests. Eligibility requires qualification as a teacher in early childhood education according to §26 of the Act on Early Childhood Education (540/2018). Other qualifications and experience in early childhood education are also considered. Language requirement is good ability to use Swedish in speaking and writing. We expect: - a motivated and inspiring pedagogical attitude to the work - an active approach and flexibility to operate in changing daily situations - good interaction and collaboration skills that support the well-being of children, the work community and families We value: - an educational approach that starts from the children - interest in nature-based pedagogy and outdoor activities - strong teamwork skills - the ability to create a safe and inspiring learning environment We offer: - interesting and meaningful work together with engaged colleagues - a nature-oriented learning environment with a TrollForest of our own and good opportunities for outdoor pedagogy - opportunity to influence and develop the activities - a work community where the child’s best interests are in focus - benefits within the city’s services, a service bike benefit and ePassi culture, exercise and wellbeing benefits Additionally, benefits within the city’s services, the service bike benefit and ePassi exercise, culture, wellbeing and commuting benefits are provided. Salary for the position is 2959.26 €/month. Salary is determined according to UKTA’s grade pay system. Probation period is five months. The selected candidate must present a criminal background extract prior to starting work in accordance with law 504/2002. The Infectious Diseases Act (55 §) obliges screening for tuberculosis risk among people working with children of school age. A tuberculosis questionnaire laid out by the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is used with interpretation guidelines. Interviews will take place in weeks 36–37. Those invited to interview bring original degree certificates and employment certificates.