Childcare Worker

Do you want to be part of a positive work community where your creativity is encouraged and where you are given space to grow? If the answer is yes - then you are the one we are looking for! Fågelsången Day Care consists of five children's groups with children aged one to five. It is located by Klappträsk, a scenic area where both the forest and Aurora Park are within walking distance. We have a large yard that gives children the opportunity for plenty of movement with a view over Klappträsk. We have our own gymnasium and our five-year-olds also participate in the Play and Movement project at Kameljonten every other week. There, they have the opportunity for guided gymnastics sessions under supervision. Our staff also includes a day care assistant who helps in all groups in the daily activities. At Fågelsången Day Care, you are offered the opportunity to work in a team with strong collegial support and a great focus on cooperation, both within the individual team and throughout the entire day care center. As a childcare worker in early childhood education, you are responsible, together with your team, for the children's care, upbringing, and education in accordance with the Early Childhood Education Plan. At Fågelsången Day Care, we work actively with the different learning areas and always base our work on the children's interests in each group. By observing the children's play, we identify their areas of interest, which forms the basis for how we develop our pedagogical activities. We strive to create a safe, inspiring, and educational environment where every child has the opportunity to grow and develop at their own pace. An important part of our work is the close and trusting cooperation with guardians. Through open communication and regular dialogue, we create a common ground for the child's development and well-being. We value the guardians' insight and participation in the activities and see them as a natural part of the child's learning. Workplace and address: Fågelsångens daghem, Klappstrandsgränden 2, 02940 Esbo Working hours: 38 hours 15 minutes per week Agreement area: AKTA General municipal officials' and employees' collective agreement The job is for a fixed term. This workplace is accessible. Qualification requirements: Qualification in accordance with the Act on Early Childhood Education and Care (540/2018) A suitable basic degree in pedagogical work and guidance, a basic degree in the social and health care sector, or another equivalent degree for the task. E.g., childcare worker, day care worker, and nursing assistant (competence area for pedagogical activity and care of children and young people). Excellent oral and written skills in Swedish. We require: The selected person must present a criminal record extract according to Section 6, subsection 2 of the Criminal Records Act (770/1993). The Communicable Diseases Act requires the investigation of the risk of tuberculosis infection for employees in the social and health care sector and for those working with preschool-aged children. We value: - previous experience of working with children - interest in learning new working methods - ability to cooperate and flexibility Espoo's pioneers - courage to renew, ability to develop Espoo is a city of pioneers. Our employer promise - courage to renew, ability to develop - is evident in our everyday life as smooth work, long-term competence development, and smart management. Together we build a city where the importance of work is clear and expertise is appreciated. We support your competence development as well as your opportunities to flexibly combine work and private life. Our operations are based on openness and trust, and we treat each other with respect. We are committed to promoting equal treatment and welcome experts of different ages from different backgrounds and who speak different languages.