Early Childhood Education Childcare Worker, Rastaala School Pre-Primary - Espoon kaupunki - Espoo, Finland

Rastaala School hosts three different pre-primary groups. In our work community, you will work alongside experienced professionals. We continuously evaluate and develop our activities. Our pre-primary education strongly emphasizes sensitivity, solution-oriented approaches, and a proactive work ethic. If these aspects also excite you, you will fit well with us. As an early childhood education childcare worker, you will be responsible for the upbringing and care of your group's children together with your team, in accordance with Espoo's VASU/EOPS guidelines. You will work in a pre-primary group with the school's pre-primary teacher, two early childhood education childcare workers, and an early childhood education teacher. Our goal is to support each child's development and learning within their own group. By differentiating activities, we can offer all children suitable challenges and opportunities for success, as well as the chance to develop according to their strengths. In Espoo, we view pedagogy positively and incorporate play and movement to foster self-awareness and discover personal abilities in early childhood education. We value diverse skills and experience in various fields. You can also be changing careers; we provide onboarding for all our employees. We support the development of your skills and also enable part-time studies. Workplace name and address: Rastaala School Pre-Primary, Kalasääksenkatu 4, 02620 Espoo. Working hours: 38 hours 15 minutes/week. The position is permanent, starting from August 3, 2026. We will consider all applications received during the application period. Eligibility requirement: Qualification in accordance with the Finnish Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018, Section 28, Regulation 753/2018, Sections 3 and 4). Suitable qualifications include a basic degree in education and guidance, social and health care, or other comparable degree, which includes or has been supplemented with sufficiently extensive studies in child care, upbringing, and education. Examples include childcare worker, day care worker, and practical nurse (child and youth care program). Applicants must present a criminal record extract as specified in the Criminal Records Act, Section 6.2. The Infectious Diseases Act requires those working with preschool children to assess the risk of tuberculosis transmission. We appreciate the ability to meet children and their parents individually, respectfully, and sensitively. Welcome to join us in nurturing a responsible and caring new generation! Espoo, a pioneer city - 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, long-term competence development, and smart leadership. We are building a city where work has clear meaning and expertise is valued. We support your professional learning and development, as well as work-life balance 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. For questions related to the position and application process, you can contact the person providing additional information about the role. For questions related to special needs, contact: keha.rekrytointi@espoo.fi. We handle inquiries confidentially. Read more: https://www.esitteemme.fi/espoonrekry/MailView/