Päätoiminen tuntiopettaja luokanopetuksessa (3-4 luokka) Otanmäen koulu - Kajaanin kaupunki - Kajaani, Finland

Join us in building a high-quality and community-oriented basic education! Kajaanin City is seeking a substitute class teacher for Otanmäki School from August 24, 2026, to June 5, 2027. We are looking for a full-time substitute teacher for a combined class of grades 3-4, who considers diverse learners, collaborates naturally with colleagues, and possesses good teamwork and interpersonal skills. Our core values include the well-being of students and staff, as well as a strong culture of community engagement. Experience in teaching students requiring S2 support and individual support is considered an advantage. In a small school, broad skills and versatile competencies are valuable. Otanmäki School is an approximately 100-student comprehensive school. Our school has a warm atmosphere and is located in a peaceful environment. We offer a safe and encouraging atmosphere, along with orientation and collegial support. It is important for us to provide each student with an encouraging learning environment that considers individual needs and strengths, with well-being as a key part of school life. The salary is in accordance with OVTES. The salary for a qualified teacher of grades 1-6, based on the salary system, is €2,926.71–€3,040.71. The qualification requirement is a valid teaching qualification for class teachers (qualification requirements for education personnel, regulation no 986/1998). Certificates demonstrating qualification will be checked during the interview process if applicable. Interviews will be held during the application period and no later than June 4, 2026, at Otanmäki School. In Kajaani, you will be part of a high-quality and well-supported basic education system. Kajaani’s basic education features moderate class sizes and increased resources for support, including co-teaching and special education. Several special classes are currently operating. Schools have been systematically renovated to meet modern teaching methods, utilizing information and communication technology from the first grade, and are located close to nature, which is reflected in teaching throughout the year. Kajaanin has 12 basic education schools and a total of 14 educational units, each with its own principal. Basic education is part of the Education Sector, led by the Director of Basic Education, which promotes unified practices and pedagogical development. A bilingual education program launched in 2021 combines Finnish and English instruction, providing students with strong language skills in both languages. Kajaani also offers music, physical education, and mathematics classes, as well as various specializations and support forms, such as flexible basic education, preparatory education, and intensive special support, enabling individual support and opportunities for students to develop their strengths. Kajaanin City is a multidisciplinary employer that values work-life balance. The diversity of families is seen as a strength, and we aim to continuously develop our practices to be more family-friendly. Learn more about Kajaani City as an employer: kuntarekry.fi/kajaaninkaupunki Interested? Apply by June 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM! Applications primarily through Kuntarekry. Mailed applications should be sent to: Kajaani City, Registry Office, PL 133, 87100 Kajaani, marked "Full-time Class Teacher (Grades 3-4) Otanmäki School". The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract in accordance with the law (504/2002) within 30 days of the decision. A certificate of drug testing may be requested separately. The probation period is half of the employment duration. Join our skilled team!