Early Childhood Education Special Assistant

Join the City of Helsinki's early childhood education as a Special Assistant working with children who need special support at the community-oriented Muksulaakso Daycare in Meilahti. The role involves supporting a child in a local daycare setting as part of a team, facilitating the child's participation and inclusion. Responsibilities include collaborating with daycare staff, guardians, and rehabilitation or research entities. The work location may vary by term based on need. Candidates should be proactive, responsible, possess good cooperation skills, and a positive attitude. The employer provides opportunities for training, guidance, consulting, and group supervision. The pedagogical approach is based on positive pedagogy, strength-based early childhood education (Huomaa hyvä! and MiniVerso), and solution-focused methods. Diversity among children and staff is valued. Requirements include a practical nurse degree (specializing in children and youth or disability work) and competence in medication administration. If a valid medication permit is missing, the employer provides training. Proficiency in Finnish (spoken and written) is required. A valid criminal record extract for working with children and a tuberculosis clearance for those working with preschool-aged children are mandatory. Experience in similar roles and additional supporting training are considered assets. The position starts on September 1, 2026, or by agreement.