Early Childhood Education Assistant - Vihdin kunta - Vihti, Finland

Join the team of early childhood education professionals in Vihti to provide quality early childhood education in a learning community. The position is temporary, from August 3, 2026, to June 17, 2027. The first placement is at Pajuniitty Daycare. Pajuniitty Daycare and the health clinic form Pajuniitty Family Center, located in Nummela town center. Our daycare has nine groups, including regular day groups, extended hours groups, and one 24-hour group. Pajuniitty Daycare offers a safe, warm, high-quality, and versatile environment for care, upbringing, and learning. The staff at Pajuniitty Daycare are professional, committed, and motivated. The culture promotes teamwork and positive pedagogy. The location allows for active use of various sports and outdoor activity sites (e.g., ice hall, sports halls, sports fields, frisbee golf course, playgrounds, wetland, and forests). We expect you to have good cooperation skills and commitment to community. We especially value sensitivity in interactions with children and diversity. You will enjoy working with us if you believe in understanding each child, engaging presence, and personal development. The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract as required by law (504/2002) for working with children. We offer: Planned orientation, A professional and present leadership team, Excellent training opportunities for skill development, Employee benefits such as ePass for sports, culture, and wellness services, BREAK PRO break exercise program, discounts from local companies, Occupational health services, Pre-employment health check, Municipal holiday benefits. For more information: Daycare Manager Päivi Saario (unit supervisor), phone 050 5492024, paivi.saarioi@vihti.fi. Start date: August 3, 2026. Applications must be submitted by June 2, 2026, at 08:00 via the electronic form on www.kuntarekry.fi (job key VIH-03-255-26). Group and individual interviews will be held on June 3, 2026, at 09:15. Vihdin municipality is a smoke-free and fragrance-free workplace.