Early Childhood Education Assistant - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

Welcome to Verkkosaari early childhood education unit as an assistant! We are looking for an enthusiastic and warm-hearted group assistant to work with preschool and pre-kindergarten children. You will be an important part of the children's daily life, supporting their growth, learning, and well-being together with early childhood education professionals. The job includes guiding children, supporting them in everyday situations, and participating in planning and implementing group activities. We value a positive attitude, good interaction skills, flexibility, and genuine interest in working with children. You can work independently and as part of a team, meeting children warmly and encouragingly. The work mainly takes place on weekdays, but requires readiness to work evening shifts and occasional weekend shifts. In return, we offer diverse work, a pleasant work community, and the opportunity to influence children's daily lives meaningfully. We offer a responsible and rewarding role where you can support children's growth in a safe, encouraging, and communal environment. Join us in creating joy, success experiences, and a safe daily life for children! Why work with us? It is important for us that you can do impactful work for a good life in Helsinki. We want you to succeed and be excited about your work. We offer versatile opportunities to grow and develop as a professional. According to the latest staff survey, we enjoy working here and find the work meaningful! You will have access to the largest employer's staff benefits in Finland, such as up to 550 euros Epassi Flex benefit for commuting, cultural, sports, and well-being services. Read more about our staff benefits and get to know Helsinki City as an employer at hel.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/miksi-toihin-kaupungille. Qualifications: We require a suitable early childhood education or guidance qualification or other relevant degree. Suitable degrees for assistant roles include, for example, a guiding teacher, family day care provider, basic education in education and training, practical nurse, or developmental disability nurse. Additionally, good oral and written Finnish skills are required. The selected person must present a valid criminal background check for working with children (504/2002). A tuberculosis clearance for working with preschool children will be checked (infectious diseases law § 55). It is an advantage if you have a relevant early childhood education or guidance qualification or other relevant degree.