Class Teacher

City of Vantaa, Education and Learning, Basic Education Keimolanmäen School Ajolenkki 8, 01700 Vantaa Employment duration: Fixed-term 14.09.2026 - 05.06.2027 Hello class teacher! Keimolanmäen School is seeking a fixed-term class teacher for a 2nd-grade class. The position also includes close cooperation between pre-primary and early primary education. Our small school, established five years ago with approximately 160 students, is located in the heart of a new and growing residential area. We are a ProKoulu, and our staff is committed to positive pedagogy: we teach and reinforce behavioral skills and emphasize the teaching of emotional and interaction skills. We work in close cooperation with the daycare center located in the same building, and we have an active Esikko operation that we develop systematically. You will not be left alone; work is done closely together, helping and supporting one another. We have strong mentoring activities, and you will be assigned your own mentor. The students' wishes for you are that you are: - Nice, kind, and have a sense of humor – you make learning enjoyable! - You create a safe, friendly, and calm atmosphere! Your future colleagues hope that you: - Plan and implement together – cooperation is strength! - Notice the good and appreciate each other! What do we expect from you? - Expertise in teaching emotional and interaction skills - A warm and caring educational approach, solution-oriented working style, and the ability to be flexible in varying everyday situations - Strong classroom management skills - Knowledge of language-aware pedagogy - Excellent interaction and team skills What do we offer you? - An encouraging and community-oriented work environment where professional development is supported - A team where individual strengths are recognized and cooperation is straightforward - The opportunity to help build the cooperation between pre-primary and early primary education, where learning and well-being go hand in hand Class Teacher – Come build an inspiring school everyday life with us! We may start group interviews during the application period. Interviews will be held on Fri 14.8.26 starting at 12:30 and Tue 18.8.26 from 13:30 onwards. Please keep these times free. Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is the fourth largest city in our country, with the courage to do things in new ways and the skill to operate in cooperation within various networks. The city is a secure employer that offers staff extensive opportunities for skill development. In our modern educational institutions, internationalism, multiculturalism, and community are valued alongside high-quality education and teaching. The City of Vantaa offers its employees versatile personnel benefits, such as sports, well-being, and cultural benefits, a lunch benefit, and a commuting benefit for public transport. We support staff well-being by enabling and supporting an active lifestyle. City employees can utilize discounted services from swimming pools, gyms, group exercise, and massage companies. Additionally, discounted tickets to the city's cultural events are often available for employees. Employment details Eligibility requirement: Eligibility in accordance with Decree 986/1998 on the eligibility requirements for teaching staff. In addition to the eligibility requirement, we require: Experience as a class teacher. Excellent interaction and teamwork skills. Considered an advantage: Experience working in pre-primary and early primary education classes, ability to consider students individually. The terms of employment are determined by the Municipal Teaching Staff Official and Collective Agreement (OVTES). Salary: OVTES Required permits: The selected person must present a valid criminal record extract Number of positions: 1 Probationary period: Half of the fixed-term duration Full-time/Part-time: Full-time Form of employment: Official relationship (Virkasuhde) Working hours: According to the applicable official and collective agreement