Early Childhood Education Teacher

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER We are looking for an early childhood education teacher for our enthusiastic and skilled work community at Röykä Day Care in Nurmijärvi. You will work in a workplace where the SAK-time (staffing ratio) is implemented, personnel resources are sufficient, and support arrangements for children are handled with strong expertise. Additionally, we ensure that you have enough time for preparing children's individual education plans (VASU), discussions, and documentation. We are seeking an early childhood education teacher for a permanent employment contract starting September 1, 2026, or by agreement. Röykä Day Care is located in a nature-adjacent area in the municipality of Nurmijärvi. In our day care, we emphasize individual attention to the child, the importance of play, and community. We provide high-quality early childhood education and pre-primary education, where the child's well-being and the joy of learning are central. Additionally, the day care has a recently renovated large yard, providing versatile opportunities for outdoor activities and exercise throughout the year. We employ skilled and committed staff who care for the children's well-being and create a warm and safe atmosphere. Cooperation with families is important to us: together we create a safe and encouraging environment for the child's growth and development. What we offer: - Planned SAK-time and good personnel resources - VASU week: reserved time to complete individual education plans in peace - Good support for children's support arrangements: comprehensive special education teachers, early childhood special education assistants, and language and culture teachers - Functional substitute arrangements, strengthened by unassigned childcare workers - Facility maintenance staff or day care assistants to help with daily tasks - Support from digital agents in work communities - Support from the early childhood education services' own interaction expert for communities and teams - Development of community-guided methods to support the daily life of the work community - Planned orientation and mentoring – you will not be left alone - Opportunity for training and strengthening expertise with employer support - A good working atmosphere and practices supporting occupational well-being, such as the work community's recreational fund and strong community spirit We value in you: - Pedagogical expertise and the ability to plan high-quality early childhood education - Good interaction and cooperation skills, sensitivity, innovativeness, and a community-oriented approach to work - A child-centered and participatory way of working - A desire to develop your own expertise and the team's operations Interested? Further information about the position can be provided by the day care director Satu Häyrynen: satu.hayrynen@nurmijarvi.fi, tel. 040 317 2226. Contact information for day cares can be found on the Nurmijärvi municipality website. The eligibility requirement for the position is qualification according to the Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018), taking into account transitional provisions. Graduating early childhood education teachers will also be considered. A six (6) month probationary period applies to the position. If necessary, the selected candidate must provide a criminal record extract in accordance with the Act on the Disclosure of the Criminal Background of Persons Working with Children (504/2002) and a tuberculosis clearance. Salary and terms of employment are determined according to the municipal sector's teaching staff official and collective agreement (OVTES section G). The position-specific salary is 3,165.78–3,273.00 euros per month. Additionally, a work experience supplement may be paid based on previous experience. The work experience supplement according to OVTES section G is 3% or 8% of the position-specific salary, depending on relevant experience. The application period ends August 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Original study and work certificates are to be presented during a possible interview. Nurmijärvi - Proudly Lande Nurmijärvi is a growing municipality of approximately 45,000 inhabitants, with about 525 professionals working in early childhood education services. We provide high-quality, versatile, and modern early childhood education for approximately 2,500 children in municipal and private early childhood education facilities. More information about the employer and Nurmijärvi's early childhood education services: https://www.nurmijarvi.fi/ .