Personal Assistant - Kivijärven kunta - Kivijärvi, Finland

Kivijärvi Municipality is seeking a **personal assistant for a fixed-term employment from August 12, 2026, to June 5, 2027.** The work may also start at a different, mutually agreed time. The assistant will support a single student in the preschool at Tainionmäki School and in supplementary early childhood education at Nuppukumpu Daycare. We are looking for a reliable, team-oriented, flexible, and proactive individual capable of independent decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in practical nursing or a related field relevant to child and youth care, along with experience working with children. The position includes a five (5) month probation period. Working hours: general working hours Salary: KVTES Application period: June 25 – August 7, 2026 Application: Applications, including copies of educational certificates and a CV (in PDF or Word format), should be sent by email to mervi.isojarvi@kivijarvi.fi by August 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Additional information: August 4–7, 2026, Principal Mervi Isojärvi, phone 044 4597860 or mervi.isojarvi@kivijarvi.fi; July 27–August 3, 2026, Director of Education Pirkko Oinonen, phone 044 4597871 or pirkko.oinonen@kivijarvi.fi The selected candidate must provide a criminal background check in accordance with Act 504/2002 before starting work, and within 30 days of employment, a medical certificate of health. Interviews may be arranged during the application period. Kivijärvi Municipality / Department of Education