Childcare Assistant in Early Childhood Education, Portängens Daycare - Espoon kaupunki - Espoo, Finland

Are you interested in working in an environment where the child is at the center? Join our team at Portängens Daycare. We are looking for a committed and flexible childcare assistant with strengths in teamwork and communication. Your team consists of two childcare assistants and one teacher, and together you plan activities for the children. Portängens Daycare has five groups with children aged one to five. We are located in Mankans, a quiet area with forest, sports fields, ski trails, and parks within walking distance. We also have a large yard that allows for diverse outdoor activities. Indoors, we have a gym hall, water play area, and a small kitchen where we bake with the children. We visit the forest weekly and the nearby libraries (Grankulla and Hagalund) monthly. The five-year-olds participate in a play and movement project and visit the Esport arena for guided movement sessions once a week. We also have a daycare assistant who helps in daily routines. Our goal is to be a place where everyone wants to come, including children, parents, and staff. We plan activities and daily routines based on the curriculum, with the child's interests at the center. It is important to us that children feel involved in planning and executing activities. We also work to strengthen children's social skills through small group activities and the "I and We" work tool. At Portängen, we treat everyone (children and staff) equally, respecting each other's strengths. Workplace and address: Portängens Daycare, Portängsvägen 12 Working hours: 38 hours 15 minutes per week Contract area: AKTA General municipal service and employment collective agreement The position is temporary. Qualifications: Qualification according to the Act on Early Childhood Education (540/2018) Suitable basic degree in pedagogical work and supervision, basic degree in social and health care, or other equivalent qualification. For example, childcare assistant, daycare worker, or practical nurse (competence area for pedagogical work and care of children and youth). Excellent oral and written skills in Swedish. We expect: The candidate must present a criminal record extract according to section 6, subsection 2 of the Criminal Records Act (770/1993). The Infectious Diseases Act requires assessing the risk of tuberculosis transmission among social and health care sector employees and those working with children of school age. We value a solution-oriented approach, initiative, and flexibility. Joy at work and understanding that everyone contributes to it are important to us. Esbo, the city of pioneers - courage to innovate, ability to develop Esbo is a pioneering city. Our employer promise - courage to innovate, ability to develop - is reflected in our daily work through smooth operations, long-term competence development, and smart management. Together, we build a city where the importance of work is clear and expertise is appreciated. We support your professional development and your ability to flexibly combine work and private life. Our activities are based on openness and trust, and we meet each other with respect. We are committed to promoting equal treatment and welcome professionals of different ages, backgrounds, and languages. For questions regarding the position and application process, contact the person providing more 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/