Early Childhood Education Assistant - Vihdin kunta - Vihti, Finland

Join the team of early childhood education professionals in Vihti to provide quality early childhood education in a learning community. The position is temporary, from August 3, 2026, to June 24, 2027. The first placement will be at Lankila Daycare Center. Our daycare centers have dedicated, enthusiastic, and motivated staff. Our early childhood education culture emphasizes teamwork and positive pedagogy. Our core values include respectful interaction with children and warm engagement. Your work will be supported by your own team. Lankila Daycare Center, with 9 groups, is located near Lankila Hill, offering diverse activities for early childhood education. The environment provides excellent opportunities for nature-based education, and the center has its own kota (outdoor shelter). We operate a nature education group. Our activities are themed around Tove Jansson's Moomin World. In Moomin Valley, we value childhood. We consider understanding each child, empathetic interaction, and mutual respect important. Our Moomin philosophy includes principles of friendship, tenderness, consideration, curiosity, and learning. We invite guardians to collaborate openly and directly to support the child's growth, development, and learning. We expect you to have good teamwork skills and commitment to community. We especially value your sensitivity in interactions with children and in encountering diversity. You will enjoy working with us if you find it important to understand each child, engage in present interaction, and develop yourself. The selected candidate must present a criminal background check as required by law (504/2002) for working with children. We offer: - Planned orientation - A professional and present leadership team - Excellent training opportunities to develop your skills - Employee benefits including ePass for sports, culture, and wellness services, BREAK PRO break exercise program, discounts from local businesses - Occupational health services - Pre-employment health check - Municipal holiday benefits. The work begins on August 3, 2026, or as agreed. Applications must be submitted by June 1, 2026, at 12:00 noon via the electronic form on www.kuntarekry.fi (VIH-03-244-26). Group and individual interviews will be held on June 2, 2026. Vihdin municipality is a smoke-free and fragrance-free workplace.