Early Childhood Assistant

We are recruiting part-time early childhood education assistants for temporary positions across Helsinki. The role involves pedagogically oriented care, upbringing and teaching planning and implementation in collaboration with other staff according to established plans. You will meet children's daily needs and promote their health and well-being. The positions include tasks at Päiväkoti Kumpupilvi (45% part-time, 12:30–15:56, preschool group), Päiväkoti Eloisa (60% part-time, 3 days a week Wed–Fri, 5-year-old group) and Varhaiskasvatusyksikkö Savela-Sinivuori (20% part-time, Mondays). The recruitment process is centralized. A Finnish required educational background is in the domain of teaching/education or social and health care, with appropriate qualifications; a recognition decision from the National Agency for Education may suffice. Good Finnish language skills are required; a current criminal background check is required for work with children, and a TB-related clearance may be checked. Benefits include onboarding support, Epassi Flex wellness benefits up to 550 EUR per calendar year, training opportunities, a one-time performance bonus, and guided staff activities. Responsibilities include participating in planning and implementing pedagogically oriented care, upbringing and teaching in collaboration with other staff, according to guiding plans; addressing children’s needs in daily activities and promoting their health and well-being.