Childcare Assistant in Early Childhood Education, Portängens Daycare - Espoon kaupunki - Espoo, Finland

Are you interested in working in an environment where the child is at the center? Join our team at Portängens Daycare. We are looking for an engaged and flexible resource childcare assistant who will serve as an additional resource in the group, providing extra support where needed. Your team consists of two other childcare assistants and a teacher, and together you plan activities for the children. Portängens Daycare has five groups with children aged one to five. We are located in Mankans, a quiet area with forests, sports fields, ski trails, and parks within walking distance. We also have a large yard that allows for diverse outdoor activities. Indoors, we have a gymnasium, water play area, and a small kitchen where we bake with the children. We visit the forest weekly and the nearby libraries (Grankulla and Hagalund) monthly. The five-year-olds participate in a play and movement project and visit Esport Arena for guided movement sessions once a week. We also have a daycare assistant who helps with daily tasks. Our goal is to be a place where everyone wants to come, including children, parents, and staff. We plan activities based on the curriculum, with the child's interests at the center. It is important for us that children feel involved in both planning and executing activities. We also work to strengthen children's social skills through small group activities and the "I and We" tool. At Portängen, we treat everyone (children and staff) equally, respecting each other's strengths. Workplace and address: Portängens Daycare, Portängsvägen 12, 02180 ESBO Working hours: 38 hours 15 minutes per week Contract area: AKTA General municipal service and employment collective agreement The position is temporary. Requirements: Qualification in accordance with the Act on Early Childhood Education (540/2018) Suitable basic degree in pedagogical activities and supervision, basic degree in social and health care, or other equivalent qualification. For example, childcare assistant, daycare worker, or practical nurse (competence area for pedagogical work and care of children and youth). Excellent oral and written skills in Swedish. We expect: The candidate must present a criminal record extract according to section 6, subsection 2 of the Criminal Records Act (770/1993). The Infectious Diseases Act requires assessing the risk of tuberculosis transmission among employees in social and health care sectors and those working with children of school age. We value: A solution-oriented approach, initiative, and flexibility. Joy at work is important to us, and we believe everyone contributes to it. Pioneering Espoo - courage to innovate, ability to develop Espoo is a pioneering city. Our employer promise - courage to innovate, ability to develop - is reflected in our daily work through smooth operations, long-term competence development, and smart management. Together, we build a city where the importance of work is clear and expertise is appreciated. We support your professional development and your ability to flexibly combine work and private life. Our operations are based on openness and trust, and we meet each other with respect. We are committed to promoting equal treatment and welcome professionals of different ages, backgrounds, and languages. For questions regarding the position and application process, contact the person providing more information about the role. For questions related to special needs, contact: keha.rekrytointi@espoo.fi. We handle inquiries confidentially. Read more: https://www.esitteemme.fi/espoonrekry/MailView/