Assistant in early childhood education and care
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Lahti, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 24% lower. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€2,014–€4,460). Range-width comparison is limited because one of the salary bands is incomplete. This benchmark is based on 345 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Lahti, Finland | €2,014/per month | €2,519/per month | €4,460/per month |
Metsäkankaan day care’s operation centers on the child’s well-being. Our starting point is positive thinking and recognizing strengths and the good. If you also have a positive approach to work and want to be part of an inspiring and developing work community, come to us at Mettikselle! It is important for us that you have a positive attitude and enthusiasm for work as well as a desire to develop professionally. Good communication and teamwork skills support Metsäksen safe and warm growth environment. We work daily in small groups and move in nature weekly, considering sustainable living; care, influence, entertainment and well-being. Experience previously working with children in need is advantageous. Mark your eligibility in the application. Original certificates will be checked at possible interview. The successful applicant will be asked to present a criminal record extract concerning work with children before taking up the position. The Infectious Diseases Act requires TB exposure risk assessment for those working with preschool children. The applicant may be asked for a drug-test certificate. The probation period is one month. Lahti City is a responsible employer offering varied employee benefits. Applications via Kuntarekry.fi no later than 9.9.2026 at 15:00. Welcome to learn about our employees’ daily lives. This is what it’s like to work at Lahti City! Metsäkangas daycare belongs to the Education and Culture service area, which is reforming, values competence and is an active partner in collaboration.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- We work daily in small groups and move in nature weekly, with attention to sustainable living: care, influence, entertain, and wellbeing.
- We operate in a safe, warm growth environment supported by good communication and teamwork.
- We mark your eligibility and verify original documents during interviews.
Requirements
- Experience working with children in need is advantageous.
- Criminal record extract required before starting.
- Tuberculosis exposure risk assessment required for those working with preschool children.
- A drug-test certificate may be requested.
- One-month probation period.
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
No degree required
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