Daycare Assistant - Rovaniemen kaupunki - Rovaniemi, Finland

We have a team of professionals passionate about developing early childhood education, and now we need to strengthen our team. We are seeking three skilled daycare assistants for fixed-term employment to join our committed work community. The fixed-term positions are located as follows: - Ruokolampi Daycare; from 3 August 2026 to 31 May 2027 - Poropolku Daycare; from 3 August 2026 to 31 May 2027 - Poropolku Daycare; from 3 August to 31 December 2026. As a daycare assistant, your tasks include basic and maintenance cleaning, as well as laundry and equipment care. Your duties also involve handling tasks related to children's meals and assisting in basic care situations. We offer: - An opportunity to participate in developing inspiring early childhood education in Rovaniemi - Opportunities for professional development and participation in industry training - Interesting and challenging tasks - A work community that values your skills and supports your professional growth - Competitive salary and comprehensive employment benefits. We expect from you: - Ability to manage cleaning and laundry methods - Knowledge of work tools and cleaning agents - Organizational skills - Ability to work sensitively with children - Flexibility and adaptability to different work teams We require education and/or previous work experience in nutrition and hygiene or other relevant fields. The daycare assistant's duties include maintaining the cleanliness of the daycare and food services, as well as assisting in children's groups. Prior experience in nutrition and hygiene fields and a hygiene competence certificate are considered an advantage. Working hours are between Monday and Sunday, from 06:30 to 21:30. Apply if you believe you are the professional we are looking for! The salary is in accordance with the KVTES collective agreement (basic salary 2193.50 €/month). If selected, you will need to provide a criminal record extract (Act on the Background Checks of Persons Working with Children, 504/2002) and a valid medical certificate of your health. The employer has the legal right to request and receive a drug test certificate. The positions include a trial period, which is up to half of the employment duration. The recruitment process is conducted anonymously. In the first stage of the recruitment process, applicants should not include information such as age, native language, or gender in their responses to open questions. Background information will not be visible to the hiring manager. Our goal is to focus on the applicant's professional skills and work experience through anonymous recruitment. To apply, submit your application through the City of Rovaniemi's electronic job portal at www.rovaniemi.fi/rekry. If electronic application is not possible, send your application by mail to: City of Rovaniemi, Registry Office, PL 8216, 96101 Rovaniemi. Please include the job title on the envelope and in the application. The application deadline is June 8, 2026, at 15:00. Late applications will not be considered.