Early Childhood Education Teacher, Temporary Position, Jokirinteen Daycare - Kirkkonummen kunta - Kirkkonummi, Finland

We are looking for a committed early childhood education teacher for a fixed-term position from August 3, 2026, to July 31, 2027. The placement at the start of employment is Jokirinteen Daycare, in the support group for 3-5-year-olds. Do you experiment with and develop new ways of working to support children's daily life and participation? Is it important to you that every child is positively recognized? Does your work guide principles of sustainable living? Are you interested in children's movement and learning in nature? If you answered yes, this is your dream job! Join an enthusiastic and brave team of early childhood education teachers in Kirkkonummi to create sustainable and impactful early childhood education, learning together and celebrating successes. You will be supported by a broad team of early childhood education professionals in Kirkkonummi: early childhood education curators, psychologists, language and culture teachers, a preschool curator, as well as a digital coordinator and other specialists. We value your interest and experience in developing pedagogy for young children. As an early childhood education teacher, you will be responsible for your team’s pedagogy, assessment, and development, and participate in the early childhood education work and development of the unit alongside the daycare director. We expect strong collaboration skills and a desire to work communally and constructively. You will have influence over your work, as we encourage activity and new ideas. We offer: - A good work community and a competent supervisor - Comprehensive training opportunities to develop your skills - Excellent digital tools - Salary according to OVTES (€3,284.93/month) and the possibility to receive an initial work experience supplement immediately at the start of employment - Sports, culture, and well-being benefits (Epassi) - Free swimming at Kirkkonummi swimming hall with a staff card - Occupational health care beyond statutory requirements. The terms of employment are determined according to the municipal sector’s teaching staff collective agreement OVTES. A six-month probationary period is used for fixed-term positions. Qualifications: Qualification as an early childhood education teacher according to the Early Childhood Education Act, section 26 (540/2018). The selected candidate must present a criminal background check within 30 days of receiving the employment decision (Act on the Background Check of Persons Working with Children 504/2002). The position also requires a health statement regarding tuberculosis according to the Infectious Diseases Act, section 55. Interviews will be arranged separately at a mutually agreed time. Applications with CVs should be submitted electronically by July 8, 2026, at 12:00 noon via www.kuntarekry.fi (job key KIR-03-270-26).