Special Education Teacher in Early Childhood Education - Raahen kaupunki - Raahe, Finland

Raahe is a resilient harbor city for residents and businesses, living and breathing in harmony with the sea that surrounds it. It is a small, vibrant city in nature's embrace, where contrasts coexist side by side. The maritime nature and beautiful archipelago offer excellent outdoor and recreational opportunities. For families with children, the city is a safe place to live with well-maintained basic services. We are seeking a special education teacher for early childhood education for the City of Raahe. The position is permanent starting from August 1, 2026, and is located at Lybeckerinpuisto Daycare (a shift care unit where the special education teacher primarily works during daytime shifts). We offer an interesting job in a development-oriented environment and the opportunity to participate in reforming the development, early education, and learning support in Raahe’s early childhood education. TASK DESCRIPTION At the start of your employment, you will work as a special education teacher at Lybeckerinpuisto Daycare, collaborating with early childhood education staff on support matters. You will also operate within multidisciplinary networks and serve as an educational specialist supporting your team in matters related to children’s development and learning support. You will participate in teaching, guidance, and educational work in children’s groups according to a shared plan. You are familiar with the fundamentals of the early childhood education curriculum and the changes brought by the reform of learning support in preschool education. Your approach reflects inclusive practices that promote children’s participation and learning, addressing the diverse needs of all children. You will work closely with the daycare director to support pedagogical leadership. EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP Terms of employment are governed by the municipal collective agreement for education personnel (OVTES). The probation period is six (6) months. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Eligibility for the position requires a qualification as a special education teacher in early childhood education according to the Early Childhood Education Act 540/2018, section 30 or transitional provisions of section 75. The selected candidate must provide a criminal record extract issued within the scope of Act 504/2002 and a tuberculosis certificate in accordance with the Infectious Diseases Act section 55 before starting employment. A medical certificate of health is also required. WE EXPECT FROM YOU You have a good command of the early childhood education curriculum and pedagogical activities based on it, with a focus on planning and strong professional expertise in special education. You are familiar with the reform of preschool support and can identify the needs for support coordination during the transition between early childhood and preschool education. Your working style is responsible, and you can guide and consult other early childhood education staff with your special pedagogical knowledge. You are a team player with the ability to plan and teach flexibly within various teams and work communities. You are self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn new things, seeking research-based solutions to support children and modify learning environments for high-quality education. Every staff member is also expected to promote a well-functioning, cooperative, and flexible work community.,