Temporary position as teacher in early childhood education

Would you like to work in early childhood education where the child’s perspective, sensitive interaction and pedagogical quality are in focus? The City of Jakobstad now offers a temporary position for the period 28 September 2026 to 19 May 2027 as a teacher in early childhood education for our Swedish-speaking day care Maria-Marjala day care. In early childhood education in Jakobstad we work purposefully for a positive, inclusive and strength-based pedagogy where every child is given the opportunity to develop according to their abilities. With us you become part of a professional organization that values cooperation, pedagogical leadership and continuous development. As a teacher in early childhood education you work in a multidisciplinary team in a day care or preschool group. You are responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating the pedagogical activities in accordance with the plan for early childhood education. Your duties include: leading and developing the pedagogical activities in the child group; working purposefully according to the children’s needs and strengths; ensuring an inclusive and safe learning environment; working closely with colleagues, guardians and other partners; contributing to the team’s planning and development work. Eligibility requirements are those laid down in the Act on Early Childhood Education (540/2018). Probation period is 5 months. When selecting, also the person’s suitability for the work community and group is taken into account. Working hours for teachers in early childhood education are 38 h 15 min/week. Salary for this position is 2941,36 €/month. Salary is determined according to UKTA, Section G, level-based pay system. As an employee you will have access to the city’s staff benefits within city services as well as ePassi culture, exercise and well-being benefits. The selected candidate must present a criminal background check before starting work. Original certificates/grades must be shown at interview.