Early Childhood Education Teacher

The early childhood education services of the City of Harjavalta are advertising a permanent position for an early childhood education teacher (43658). The application period starts on July 23 and ends on August 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM. As an early childhood education teacher, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, evaluation, and development of pedagogical activities. Your duties include close cooperation with staff, guardians, and other collaborating parties. In our daycares, you will have the opportunity to influence your work, as we provide space for activity and new ideas. We value collaborative work, mutual support, humor, and a child-centered approach in everything we do. At the start of the employment, the early childhood education teacher will work at Vinnari daycare. The position will be filled starting August 17, 2026, or by agreement. Eligibility for the position requires the qualifications of an early childhood education teacher in accordance with sections 26 and 75 of the Early Childhood Education Act 540/2018. A six-month probationary period applies to the position. The selected candidate must present an acceptable medical certificate of health, a criminal record extract in accordance with the Act on the Checking of the Criminal Background of Persons Working with Children 504/2002, and a tuberculosis clearance in accordance with section 55 of the Communicable Diseases Act, no later than 30 days after notification of the selection decision. We expect an enthusiastic attitude, a sense of responsibility, commitment to work, and good cooperation skills to support the well-being of children, the work community, and families. We offer a versatile job description, good training opportunities, a flexible and evolving operational culture, and occupational health care. Employment benefits include E-passi. The municipality uses a level-based salary system according to the OVTES G-appendix, where salary is determined by expertise and responsibility. Early childhood education teachers graduating during the spring of 2026 will be considered conditionally. Applications should be submitted by August 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM, primarily electronically via the kuntarekry.fi service (keyword Harjavalta). Alternatively, applications can be sent by mail to: Harjavallan kaupunki, sivistyspalvelut, Harjavallankatu 13, 29200 Harjavalta. Harjavalta, July 23, 2026 Harjavalta Education Committee