Early Childhood Education Assistant - Keravan kaupunki - Kerava, Finland

We are seeking a skilled member for our team at Virrenkulma Daycare to fill a permanent position as an early childhood education assistant starting from August 3, 2026. Join us in Kerava as a colleague working actively in developing early childhood education and preschool education. The role of an early childhood education assistant is to support children according to the early childhood education plan in daily activities, enable equal participation in group activities, and support and promote children's growth, learning, skill development, and well-being in accordance with the Early Childhood Education Act. The assistant works in various child groups and preschool education. The position requires basic knowledge of child development and understanding of children with special needs. It demands active, independent information seeking, sensitivity, good interaction skills, adaptability, and readiness to support planned educational work. The role requires both psychological and physical capacity to support diverse child development. Good interpersonal skills and acceptance of diversity are essential. In Kerava, the activities are supported by the daycare director, regional special education teachers, language and culture teachers, family counselors, and a large team of group assistants. We value well-being, participation, and an interactive culture. Our activities emphasize supported play, physical education pedagogy, strengthening language awareness and children's emotional skills, sensitivity, and participation of children and guardians. We have effective tools for evaluating and developing the quality of early childhood education. We actively develop our learning environments, and nearby nature is an integral part of the learning environment. Digital learning tools (e.g., smartphones, tablets, smartboards) are used in pedagogical activities, along with digital portfolios for documenting children's progress. The basic structures of early childhood education in Kerava are solid. The daycare units are appropriately sized, staffing resources are good, and substitute arrangements are functional. Our operations reflect the values of the City of Kerava: humanity, participation, and courage. The daycare director is present in daily activities, making it easy for staff to be heard. We celebrate successes together and support each other. Kerava has a strong history of participatory, dialogic, and developmental culture. We encourage experimentation, entrepreneurship, and trying new things. Staff are valued, and benefits include clothing allowance (€150/year), staff rotation, TSA allowances for good work (max €111/month), and meal benefits. We offer opportunities to utilize your special skills and grow your expertise through diverse professional training. We support staff education and development. Qualifications are based on the Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018), Chapter 6. The required education is a vocational qualification or a specialized vocational qualification. Employment terms are according to KVTES. A six-month probation period applies. In the absence of qualified applicants, we also consider students and other applicants without formal qualifications, with employment limited to a maximum of one year. Before starting, the selected candidate must present a criminal background check as required by law (504/2002 and 770/1993). For those working with preschool children, a tuberculosis screening is required (Infectious Diseases Act § 55). To succeed in this role, we value good communication skills and sensitivity. Adaptability, innovation, and a positive work attitude are appreciated.