Early Childhood Education Specialist

Welcome to join us as an EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SPECIALIST In Järvenpää's early childhood education, we find joy and take moments for the little ones in everyday life! We are looking for an enthusiastic early childhood education specialist to join our team in a permanent position starting October 1, 2026. We offer a work community that values flexible cooperation, professional growth, and the courage to try new things. Why come to Järvenpää? People stay and thrive with us! Employee wellbeing survey results show that staff enjoy their work in Järvenpää. Job satisfaction is specifically increased by the opportunity to influence one's own work, which has been enhanced by Järvenpää's commitment to a community-led operational culture. Järvenpää utilizes a hybrid work model, where work is done flexibly wherever and whenever it is most appropriate. Our office in the Bulevardi block in the center of Järvenpää was completed in late 2022, and it is designed for modern working; spaces are available for every need. What you will do with us As an early childhood education specialist, you will support the director of early childhood education and the service managers of early childhood education to achieve strategic and operational goals. In your role, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating the expertise of early childhood education staff and work in cooperation with various educational institutions. Your duties also include evaluating and developing the quality, pedagogy, and curricula of early childhood education. You will acquire information to support decision-making and develop solutions both independently and together with your team. You will perform work that has long-term and significant impacts on early childhood education. What we expect from you Success in the position requires: - Strong subject matter expertise in early childhood education and the ability to utilize research-based information in operational development - Excellent interaction and cooperation skills - Ability to work independently and strong self-management skills - Commitment to a community-led operational culture - Strong expertise in utilizing digital solutions Experience in development and specialist roles within early childhood education is considered an advantage. Want to hear more? In this recruitment, we use anonymous application: - In the first processing phase, the applicant's personal and attachment details are hidden - Those invited for interviews are selected based on expertise, education, and experience - Anonymity is removed only at the interview stage Further information about the position: hr@jarvenpaa.fi Application period ends August 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM Depending on the number of applicants, the first round of interviews may be conducted as video interviews Planned individual interviews will be held: August 24, 12:00–16:00 August 26, 12:00–16:00 August 27, 14:00–16:00 Submit your application electronically through the City of Järvenpää's recruitment system Eligibility requirements Eligibility requires a suitable higher education degree and sufficient work experience in early childhood education. Terms of employment - Employment is permanent starting October 1, 2026 - Salary €4,028.67/month - Working hours: office hours - Agreement area: KVTES - Probationary period: six (6) months