Early Childhood Education Teacher - Sodankylän kunta - Sodankylä, Finland

The municipality of Sodankylä announces a vacancy for a permanent early childhood education teacher position in the early childhood education services. The placement is at Paulaharju Daycare. Responsibilities include: Pedagogical responsibility for the children's group activities, Collaboration with colleagues and multidisciplinary team, Participation in activities supporting well-being and unit development. We expect from you: Qualification in accordance with the Early Childhood Education Act 540/2018, Good communication and cooperation skills, Readiness for co-teaching or teamwork, Development-oriented and confident work attitude, Good spoken and written Finnish language skills. Additional valued qualities: Willingness to develop the well-being of the early childhood community, Pedagogical courage and open attitude, Ability to operate in changing and diverse situations. We offer you: Meaningful work in a caring community in Sodankylä, Plus: ePassi Flex benefit for sports, culture, and well-being, ePassi meal benefit, Free use of municipal sports services, Comprehensive occupational health services, Moderate group sizes and strong multidisciplinary support, Modern learning environments, Diverse recreational opportunities from fells to hiking trails, Environment where nature and culture go hand in hand, Affordable and extensive activity options for children and youth. Salary and employment conditions: Salary is determined according to the Local Government Collective Agreement (OVTES), A 6-month probationary period applies, The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract issued under Act 504/2002 and a medical certificate of health before appointment. Application: Sodankylä uses an electronic recruitment system. Submit your application via Kuntarekry. Application deadline: June 9, 2026, at 16:00. Start date: August 1, 2026, or as agreed. CONTACT INFORMATION: Director of Paulaharju Daycare, Kerttu Kanerva, tel. 040 147 1449, kerttu.kanerva@sodankyla.fi or Early Childhood Education Manager, Ritva M. Ollila, tel. 040 544 2234, ritva.m.ollila@sodankyla.fi