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Is your work based on educational optimism, a positive approach, and the principle of community? Do you want to work in a municipality where the child's voice is heard? We are looking for you Early Childhood Education Childcare Worker To join the team of early childhood education professionals in Vihti to implement high-quality early childhood education in a learning community. A fixed-term position for an early childhood education childcare worker is open in the municipality of Vihti. The first placement for the position is Pajuniitty Kindergarten. Our kindergartens have committed, enthusiastic, and motivated staff. Our early childhood education has a strong culture of collaboration and positive pedagogy. Our key values are the appreciative encounter with the child and warm interaction. Your work is supported by an early childhood education teacher, a special education teacher for early childhood education, a pre-primary education curator, and a multidisciplinary network of collaborators. DESCRIPTION OF THE KINDERGARTEN Pajuniitty Kindergarten and the health clinic together form the Pajuniitty Family Center, located in the center of Nummela. Our kindergarten has nine children's groups, some of which are regular day groups, some are extended opening hour groups, and one is a 24-hour group. Pajuniitty Kindergarten provides the child with a safe, warm, high-quality care, education, and learning environment that meets diverse needs. Pajuniitty Kindergarten has professional, committed, and motivated staff. A strong culture of collaboration and positive pedagogy prevails in the building. The location of the kindergarten enables the active use of various sports and excursion sites in our activities (e.g., ice rink, ball halls, sports fields, frisbee golf course, playgrounds, wetlands, and forests). We expect cooperation skills and a commitment to community from you. We especially value your sensitivity in interaction with children and in encountering diversity. You will thrive with us if you consider it important to understand every child, provide present interaction, and develop yourself. Eligibility for employment is determined in accordance with the Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018). The person selected for employment must present a criminal record extract as intended in the Act on the Checking of the Criminal Backgrounds of Persons Working with Children (504/2002). We offer you: - Planned orientation - A professional work community and a present supervisor - Excellent training opportunities to develop your own expertise - Personnel benefits including sports, culture, and wellness services via ePass, the BREAK PRO break exercise program, and discounts from Vihti-based companies - Occupational health care services - Pre-employment check-up at occupational health - Municipal sector vacation benefits Further information: Kindergarten Director Päivi Saario (unit supervisor), tel. 050 5492024, paivi.saario@vihti.fi Work begins on 12.08.2026 or by agreement. The application period ends and applications must be submitted by 10.08.2026 at 12:00 via the Kuntarekry electronic form www.kuntarekry.fi (job key VIH-03-277-26) Group and individual interviews will be held on 11.08.2026 from 08:30 to 11:00. The municipality of Vihti is a smoke-free and fragrance-free workplace.