Early Childhood Education Group Assistant - Tuusulan kunta - Tuusula, Finland

Come and learn the art of living and contribute to the future of children in the municipality of Tuusula! Early childhood education work in Tuusula is supported by good resources: we offer opportunities to succeed and develop in your work, as well as support from a professional work community. Our daily work is enriched by permanent substitutes, collaboration between daycare managers, and positive pedagogy – we want to see the good in children and everyday situations. We work together to create new things, so join us! We are now recruiting a permanent early childhood education group assistant to start on August 19, 2026. The position at the start of employment is located at Tuusulanjärvi Daycare in the South Tuusula area. Why become an early childhood education group assistant for the municipality of Tuusula? For us, the art of working in early childhood education means going beyond the minimum. This allows more time to connect with children calmly, notice small successes, and grow together with the team. As part of our early childhood education community, you will receive: Resources that are visible in daily work. Each unit has its own permanent substitutes, bringing stability to everyday life and helping work run smoothly. When resourcing is in order, early childhood education can be carried out calmly and with high quality. We also aim to consider different life situations in working hours and want to be a more flexible employer in the future. Multidisciplinary support in the work of an early childhood education group assistant. You will not work alone. In addition to the daycare manager and assistant manager, support is provided by a special education teacher, family counselor, and depending on the unit, a resource social worker and an art pedagogue. Opportunities to develop and learn. We value agile working, forward-looking, and shared learning. Training is available to maintain competence. We also believe that when our professionals’ ideas are taken into account, enthusiasm for work remains, and everyone can develop. A safe and inspiring environment. The benefits of a small municipality and proximity to a large city make everyday life smooth. Tuusula is a vibrant and sustainably growing municipality where art and nature are close. The cultural heritage of Tuusulanjärvi, natural attractions, and new, safe, and healthy daycare facilities create good conditions for everyday life. What do we expect from you? Positive pedagogy is strongly integrated into our work. It is important for us that the child and their strengths are recognized in everyday situations. We appreciate skills in engaging and creating positive pedagogical interactions with children. We value good communication and collaboration skills and a willingness to work together with the team. We hope you are enthusiastic about working with children and approach everyday life openly and positively. We appreciate skills, ability, and enthusiasm to support children in their development and learning journey. Skills in special pedagogical methods such as picture communication, sign language, administering medication to children, and familiarity with neuropsychiatric (nepsy) issues and methods related to children of early childhood age are valued. As a group assistant, you will participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating activities for children and groups in the daycare together with the teaching team and guardians. We value the desire and enthusiasm to update your skills and develop things together with the work team. The qualification for the position of early childhood education group assistant is a qualification in education or guidance, practical nurse, or an equivalent qualification. Good oral Finnish skills are required, and the ability to move between different daycare units if necessary. Please note that the selected candidate must present a criminal record extract as specified in the Criminal Records Act (770/1993) section 6, subsection 2, and provide a health declaration confirming they do not have active tuberculosis, as required by infectious disease law. Salary, working hours, and employment benefits Salary and other terms of employment are determined according to the municipal collective agreement (KVTES). The base salary for an early childhood education group assistant is at level A, €2447.92/month. Possible experience-based salary supplements of 3% or 8% of the base salary are paid. The working hours are 38 hours and 15 minutes per week. The employment is for an indefinite period with a six-month probationary period. You will have access to occupational health services, and for your well-being, we also offer benefits such as cultural and sports discounts, gym and swimming hall discounts. Would you like to hear more? For additional information, contact: - Early childhood education specialist Virpi Pyörälä, 040 314 4846, virpi.pyorala@tuusula.fi - Daycare manager Tiina Vainio-Nykänen, 040 314 3337, tiina.vainio-nykanen@tuusula.fi Interviews will be held at Tuusulanjärvi Daycare in group interviews on August 11, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 and 10:15 to 11:15, and on August 12, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00. If necessary, individual interviews via Teams will be arranged on August 12, 2026, from 12:00 onwards. Come and learn the art of living and contribute to the future of children in the municipality of Tuusula! Apply by August 4, 2026, at 12:00. Submit your application electronically at www.tuusula.fi/tyopaikat. Attach your CV and a video presentation. 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