Early Childhood Education Assistant

Is your work based on educational optimism, a positive attitude, and the principle of community? Do you want to work in a municipality where the child's voice is heard? We are looking for you Early Childhood Education Assistant To join the team of early childhood education professionals in Vihti to implement high-quality early childhood education in a learning community. The employment is fixed-term. The first placement for the position is Metsäpolku kindergarten. Our kindergartens have staff who are committed, enthusiastic, and motivated. Our early childhood education has a strong culture of collaboration and positive pedagogy. Our core values are the appreciative encounter with the child and warm interaction. Your work is supported by your own team. Metsäpolku, a 5-group kindergarten, is located in the village of Vihti. At Metsäpolku kindergarten, nature is close by. We utilize the forest, nature, and the built environment as a learning environment. We admire the diversity of nature, explore and familiarize ourselves with various phenomena, and respond to children's interests in our daily activities. Our kindergarten's environment and indoor spaces provide excellent facilities for versatile activities. We expect cooperation skills and commitment to community. We especially value your sensitivity in interaction with children and in encountering diversity. You will thrive with us if you consider it important to understand every child, provide present interaction, and develop yourself. The person selected for employment must present a criminal record extract as specified in the Act on the Checking of the Criminal Background of Persons Working with Children (504/2002). We offer you: - A planned orientation - A professional work community and a present supervisor - Excellent training opportunities to develop your own expertise - Staff benefits including ePass for sports, culture, and wellness services, the BREAK PRO break exercise program, and discounts from Vihti-based companies - Occupational health care services - Pre-employment medical examination - Municipal sector holiday benefits Further information: Kindergarten Director Satu Suomi, tel. 0505426465, satu.suomi@vihti.fi Work begins on August 13, 2026, or as agreed. The application period ends and applications must be submitted by August 10, 2026, at 15:00 via the Kuntarekry electronic form at www.kuntarekry.fi (job key VIH-03-281-26) Interviews will be organized in weeks 32-33. Vihti municipality is a smoke-free and fragrance-free workplace.