Head of Private Early Childhood Education

Is early childhood education, its management and development, and strong strategic thinking your thing? Are you an experienced and inspiring professional in private early childhood education, ready to boldly try new things and make strategic decisions together with municipal early childhood education, with the goal of well-being for children and families in Espoo? Come to the result unit of Espoo's Finnish-language early childhood education as the Head of Private Early Childhood Education, becoming part of the early childhood education management team where everyone works toward the same goal. This is a new position, and you will have a strong influence on the future of early childhood education in the capital of children and youth. The Head of Private Early Childhood Education is responsible for: - strategic, tactical, and operational management and development of private early childhood education across the city - the overall framework of private early childhood education processes and structures, such as tendering, contract management, quality management, risk management, and self-monitoring - developing Espoo's joint early childhood education in cooperation with municipal and private providers - extensive network cooperation with internal and external city partners - other separately agreed strategic early childhood education entities. Additionally, you will serve as a supervisor for experts in the private early childhood education service area, among others. You will join an enthusiastic and committed team of managers. You will be part of a professional and inspiring management team led by the Director of Early Childhood Education, where you can grow as both a leader and a developer. All applications received during the application period will be considered. Applications may be processed during the application period. Selection will be made after the application period ends and interviews have been completed. This recruitment process includes two interview rounds: the first round will be held on August 31 and September 2, and the second round on September 7. We use anonymous recruitment in this process. The applicant's name, contact information, and other personally identifying information are hidden until the interview. Please describe your relevant expertise and experience in the application form. Workplace name and address: Finnish-language Early Childhood Education, Karaportti 1, 02160 Espoo Working hours: 36h 15min / week The position is a statutory official relationship (virkasuhde). The position is permanent. Eligibility requirements: suitable upper university degree The position requires: - experience in private early childhood education - experience in managing expert work and serving as a supervisor - experience in strategic management - experience in early childhood education quality management - experience in financial management - experience in preparing decision-making - knowledge of early childhood education legislation and curricula - ability to operate in networks and build stakeholder cooperation - excellent oral and written skills in Finnish, good oral skills in English, and satisfactory skills in Swedish. Additionally, we value: - ability to perceive large entities - experience in safety management - strong negotiation, interaction, and presentation skills - management training. Espoo for Pioneers - courage to innovate, skill to develop Espoo is a city of pioneers. Our employer promise - courage to innovate, skill to develop - is reflected in our daily work as smooth operations, long-term development of expertise, and smart management. Together, we build a city where the meaning of work is clear and expertise is valued. We support your professional learning and development, as well as the balancing of work and other life through flexible practices. Our operations are based on openness and trust, and we treat each other with respect. We are committed to promoting equality and welcome professionals of different ages, backgrounds, and languages to our work community.