Early Childhood Care Worker - Kajaanin kaupunki - Kajaani, Finland

We are seeking an early childhood care worker for a fixed-term employment contract in the City of Kajaani's early childhood education and care at Teppana Day Care Centre for the period 1.9.2026 - 31.3.2027. The motto of Teppana Day Care Centre is "For the children at every moment of the day". In the open position, work takes place Monday to Sunday between 5:00 and 22:30. As an early childhood care worker, you will work in a children's group as part of an educator team and implement activities according to the early childhood education and care plan/pre-primary education plan. You will be responsible for implementing sensitive care and education, as well as promoting growth, development, and learning appropriate to the child's age and developmental level. In your duties, you will ensure the implementation of child-specific support and participate in multidisciplinary cooperation. You will participate in the planning and implementation of activities together with early childhood education teachers, social workers, special education teachers, and other early childhood education staff. In your work, you will promote activities in the best interest of the child, strengthening children's equality, equity, safety, and holistic well-being. The position is fixed-term from 1.9.2026 to 31.3.2027. Remuneration is determined in accordance with the municipal general government and employee agreement (KVTES). The starting salary for an early childhood care worker at Teppana Day Care Centre is €2,797.46/month + possible bonuses. The eligibility requirement is the qualification of a child care worker according to Section 28 of the Early Childhood Education and Care Act 540/2018. Certificates proving eligibility will be checked during a potential interview. KAJAANI EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION In Kajaani, the principles of a safer space in early childhood education guide our work both in children's groups and in the work community. We meet children, guardians, and colleagues with respect, notice the good, and speak the good aloud. We engage in open, respectful, and professional discussion, and different perspectives are genuinely listened to. We give everyone the opportunity to influence and remember our own responsibility to participate. High-quality early childhood education and pre-primary education are organized in diverse learning and working environments, taking into account the needs of children and families. Early childhood education is led by the director of the early childhood education result area, and the entity includes 18 municipal day care centres, 7 private day care centres, and 14 private family day care providers. Pedagogical development, quality work, and ensuring the participation and equality of children and staff are important to us. For you as an employee, this means a clear value base, support for professional growth, and the opportunity to influence the operating culture of your own unit. The City of Kajaani is a multidisciplinary employer that values the balance between work and family life. Diversity of families is seen as a strength, and we want to continuously develop our practices to be even more family-friendly. INTERESTED? Apply by 3.8.2026 at 15:00! You can fill out the application electronically on the Kuntarekry page or by mail to: Kajaanin kaupunki, kirjaamo, PL 133, 87100 Kajaani. The probationary period is half the duration of the employment relationship. Within 30 days of receiving the selection decision, the selected person must present a criminal record extract in accordance with the Act on the Checking of the Criminal Background of Persons Working with Children (504/2002), an acceptable medical certificate of health, and, if requested separately, a certificate of a drug test. In filling the position, priority will be given to terminated and part-time employees of the City of Kajaani, provided they meet the eligibility requirements for the position.