Early Childhood Education Childcare Worker, Fixed-term, Nissnikku Daycare Center - Kirkkonummen kunta - Kirkkonummi, Finland

We are looking for a committed early childhood education childcare worker for a fixed-term position from August 3, 2026, to July 2, 2027, at Nissnikku Daycare Center. You are a good team player working alongside two early childhood education teachers. As a childcare worker, you promote the overall well-being, growth, and development of children in the daycare in collaboration with your colleagues and families. You are responsible for possible medication administration for your child group. We give you the opportunity to influence your work, as we value activity and new ideas. We appreciate your skills, experience, and interest in developing pedagogy for young children and small group activities, as well as good group and individual guidance skills and excellent teamwork skills. We offer you: - A diverse role with the opportunity to work with your personality and influence the daycare's activities more broadly - An agile, flexible, and continuously developing work culture - A good work community and a competent supervisor - Comprehensive training opportunities to develop your skills - Affordable and diverse workplace meals - Salary according to KVTES (2500.65 €/month) - Support for work well-being: extended occupational health services and Epassi funds for sports, culture, and well-being - Free swimming at Kirkkonummi swimming hall with staff card. The eligibility requirement for the childcare worker position is a basic qualification in education and guidance (child supervisor), a social and health care qualification (practical nurse), or a comparable relevant degree, including or supplemented with sufficiently extensive studies in child care, upbringing, and education, as defined by the Government Decree § 3 (1177/2018). Applicants meeting the transitional provisions of the Early Childhood Education Act 540/2018 are also eligible. Salary and employment terms are determined according to the municipal sector's general collective agreement (KVTES). A five-month probationary period is used for the position. The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract as per the Criminal Records Act § 6.2 and a health statement regarding respiratory tuberculosis as per the Infectious Diseases Act § 55. The goal of Nissnikku Daycare Center is to support each child both as an individual and as a member of a group, providing experiences of growing and learning together. Activities are developed in accordance with the shared priorities of early childhood education, which include sustainable living, strengthening children’s connection to nature, promoting physical activity, and fostering a reading culture. The diverse learning environment offers facilities for varied physical activities, nature education, and support for sustainable lifestyles. Interviews will be arranged by appointment within the application period. Applications with CVs should be submitted by June 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM electronically at www.kuntarekry.fi (job key KIR-03-209-26).