Early Childhood Education Social Pedagogue - Salon Kaupunki - Salo, Finland

The Early Childhood Education Services of the City of Salo are seeking an Early Childhood Education Social Pedagogue. In Salo's early childhood education, we build a happy childhood together in an accepting environment, enjoying everyday play, experiences, and the joy of learning. The social pedagogue in early childhood education is responsible for the well-being, sense of community, and participation of the children, as well as multidisciplinary network cooperation during early childhood education and collaboration during transition phases related to the child's and family's well-being. The primary placement is Palometsä Daycare Center. We are a reliable and stable employer. Staff well-being is a core value for us. In addition to interesting work, we offer staff benefits that support overall well-being and resilience. Benefits include, among others: - Training opportunities - Sports and culture allowance via Epass - Free guided physical activity groups - Affordable staff meals - Clothing allowance (€100) paid throughout the operational year (August–July) for those employed during this period. Our work community is diverse, encouraging, and welcoming. We emphasize good leadership. Salo is a smoke-free workplace. The main tasks of the social pedagogue in early childhood education involve children's upbringing tasks. The role also includes coordinating services for children and families, collaborating with families, and multidisciplinary cooperation. The qualification requirement for the position is at least the qualification according to the Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018). A social pedagogue in early childhood education is expected to be familiar with legislation guiding early childhood education, national and municipal early childhood education plans, and pre-primary education plans, as well as social pedagogical expertise. Good written and oral skills in Finnish are required. Work experience in early childhood education is considered an advantage. We value good cooperation and interaction skills. The work begins on August 3, 2026. The salary level is €2,953.13 per month. In addition to the salary level, additional pay based on work experience may be granted according to the collective agreement. We also pay a personal allowance to all employees whose employment has lasted over six months. Before starting employment, the selected candidate must present a criminal record extract related to work with children, issued under the Act on Background Checks for Persons Working with Children (504/2002). Additionally, a tuberculosis examination is required (Communicable Diseases Act § 55). The law requires those working with preschool children to assess the risk of tuberculosis transmission before employment begins. The trial period is six months if the conditions of the collective agreement are met. For more information about the position, contact the daycare director Eija Kilpi at 0447787952. If you need assistance with the application process, contact the recruitment unit at rekrytointi@salo.fi. A possible paper application should be sent to the address: City of Salo / Registry Office, PL 77, 24101 SALO. Mark the envelope with "Application / Early Childhood Education Social Pedagogue, Palometsä." Paper applications are also stored in the Kuntarekry system. Applications will not be returned. Interviews may be conducted during the application period. The application deadline is June 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM.