Danish Language Teacher

The position is for a Danish mother-tongue teacher at Tehtaankadun Elementary School in Helsinki, on a part-time basis of 2 hours per week. The assignment runs from 14 September 2026 to 5 June 2027 and involves teaching Danish to pupils who speak Danish as their mother tongue. The teaching will take place at the school during the 2026-27 school year. The school has about 300 pupils and is located in the Eira area; Tehtaankatu 15-17 is the address with easy access by public transport. The school culture emphasises a respectful, child-centered approach and cooperation with guardians. Staff enjoy a good spirit and collaborate willingly. We offer opportunities to grow professionally and recognize good work, including occasional monetary rewards. More details about teacher pay can be found at the city portal. Contact us with any questions and we look forward to your application. Eligibility requires: a higher university degree; at least 60 ECTS or 35 credits of pedagogical studies; sufficient subject-matter mastery and knowledge of the cultural region; adequate Finnish language skills for teaching in a Finnish-language school. Verification can be done via university certificates or official recognitions for foreign degrees; if there are no eligible candidates, those without the required qualifications may be considered. A police background check for working with children is required. Prior teaching experience is an advantage.