Varhaiskasvatuksen lastenhoitaja

The City of Kotka's early childhood education is seeking four early childhood education childcare workers for sudden support needs for the period 1.10.2026 - 30.4.2027. The positions are full-time day shifts, 38.25 h/week. Are you the professional we are looking for, who wants to be part of an early childhood education team in planning and implementing growth and learning support for a group of children? Early childhood education in Kotka, including pre-primary education, serves approximately 1570 children. In early childhood education, we encourage pedagogy that notices the good and a physically active lifestyle for children. We are looking for professionals whose work demonstrates commitment, sensitive interaction, appreciative educational cooperation, and positive thinking. In everyday work, these qualities are utilized in professional teamwork, guiding children, and supporting their interaction, communication, and independence. The work requires an understanding of the importance of teamwork in implementing development and learning support, as well as knowledge of support methods as part of the group's activities. Learn more about early childhood education in Kotka: https://www.kuntarekry.fi/fi/tyonantajat/kotkan-kaupunki/varhaiskasvatus/ What we offer you The work is varied and is assigned to different daycares in three-week or six-week periods. There are 19 daycares in Kotka's early childhood education. The work requires good interaction skills, flexibility, and solution-oriented thinking. The positions have the qualification requirements for an early childhood education childcare worker according to the Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018 § 28) and the Government Decree on Early Childhood Education (753/2018). The positions require a health certificate regarding respiratory tuberculosis in accordance with Section 55 of the Communicable Diseases Act. A tuberculosis questionnaire is completed by the applicant during the application phase. The questionnaire and interpretation guidelines prepared by the Finnish Occupational Health Care are used. Degree and work certificates as well as a CV are requested from those invited for an interview. Interviews may begin during the application period. A three (3) month probationary period applies to the positions. Before the selection is confirmed, those selected must present an extract in accordance with the Act on the Checking of the Criminal Background of Persons Working with Children (504/2002). Applications should primarily be submitted by logging into our electronic recruitment system. Help with submitting the application is available at 040 352 4737 (Mon-Fri 7-14). A paper application and CV can be sent to Kotkan kaupunki, Kirjaamo, PL 205, 48101 KOTKA