Luokanopettaja, Asemanpellon koulu - Lohjan kaupunki - Lohja, Finland

We are seeking a class teacher for Asemanpelto School for a fixed-term position from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. Asemanpelto School is located in Lohja, 5 km from the city center. Next academic year, the school will have classes for grades 1-2, 3, 4-5, and 5-6. The school has approximately 80 students. There are 4 class teachers, 2 teaching assistants, a part-time language teacher, and a special education teacher. Daily collaboration occurs with class teachers, teaching assistants, and other staff. A mentor teacher from our school will be assigned to support and introduce you to your duties as a new member of our community. The school has a well-functioning student welfare team with whom you will collaborate. Your responsibilities include: - Managing classroom instruction (planned for grades 1-2) and communicating with guardians and stakeholders - Promoting development activities aligned with your interests and sharing responsibilities within the school community - Collaborating with your pedagogical team - Enhancing student well-being, actively monitoring learning outcomes, and developing your own work. The school's development focus areas are mathematics skills, environmental issues, and learning and working skills. Preferred qualifications include: - Specialization in early childhood education and special pedagogy - Knowledge of teaching arrangements that support learning and group-specific support methods - Ability to create a structured and supportive learning environment - Ability and willingness to teach crafts (soft materials) - Ability and willingness to differentiate and organize instruction - Ability and willingness to plan and implement teaching independently and collaboratively - Ability to collaborate meaningfully with guardians and stakeholders We offer: - A professional working environment - Strong support from other staff - A well-functioning community - A culture of sharing among professionals - Structured frameworks and agreements guiding your work - A developing community Are you the professional we are looking for? As an employer, we prioritize staff well-being and development. We are a training-friendly city that supports employee education. We offer comprehensive staff benefits, including subsidized sports services, cultural benefits, and a lunch benefit. You will have access to the Epassi benefit, up to €200 annually, depending on your employment duration. We also operate the Well-being Academy to promote occupational health. We value work-life balance through regular working hours and flexible arrangements. Qualifications are determined according to the decree on the qualifications of education personnel (986/98). http://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/ajantasa/1998/19980986 Applicants must include proof of qualifications, which will be verified during the interview. The certificates should show the completed degree and qualifying studies (e.g., pedagogical studies 60 ECTS, multidisciplinary studies 60 ECTS, subject teacher qualifications 60/120 ECTS). The salary for qualified applicants ranges from €2,926.71 to €3,220.91 per month plus possible annual bonuses, according to OVTES. For primary education teachers in Lohja, a TVA compensation of €146.55/month is paid (Lohja-TVA). Additionally, class teachers receive €99.70/month or €55.38/month depending on the grade level taught. Other TVA compensations may also be paid when working for Lohja city. The position is subject to a trial period of half the employment duration. The selected candidate must present a health certificate from Keski-Uudenmaan Työterveys Oy, Lohja branch, within one month of starting employment, and a criminal background check as per law (504/2002). Interviews will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 8:00 to 16:00. For more information, contact Principal Virpi Koskelainen at 044-374 0040. We promote equality and value diversity in our workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of various backgrounds. We are a voluntarily bilingual city.