Varhaiskasvatuksen erityisopettaja, Pikkuprinssi-Satulinna, Tapulikaupunki - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Suomi

We are looking for an enthusiastic and cooperative early childhood education special teacher to join our warm community in Tapulikaupunki at Pikkuprinssi-Satulinna. Pikkuprinssi-Satulinna is a multicultural and pedagogically strong unit that values sensitive interaction, joint learning, and joy at work. Our team consists of committed professionals who support each other and develop the preschool activities together. We are proud of our excellent Fiilari work community results. At Pikkuprinssi, you will work in a learning environment that stimulates children's natural curiosity, with a unique architectural building constructed in 2019. Both preschools have functional yards and versatile environments that enable high-quality outdoor pedagogy, with nearby forests, sandpits, and a library. The preschool's yard and nearby forest and sports park areas offer excellent opportunities for outdoor pedagogy. We hope you have a genuine desire to work with children and families from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. We aim to prevent segregation and provide early childhood education where every child can succeed and be well-prepared for the future. We also focus on ensuring that every family is treated equally and with respect. We value a positive attitude and good interaction skills with colleagues and families. We wish you to be a sensitive early childhood education special teacher passionate about this impactful work. Starting date 1.8. or as agreed. You will be responsible, together with other staff, for planning activities, observing children's support needs, guiding and supporting children in early childhood education and pre-primary education, and creating a pedagogically suitable culture and learning environment for children, supporting individual learning. The activities are based on the Helsinki early childhood education and pre-primary education plan, the unit’s operational plan, and the child's Vasu and Leops. Why work with us? It is important for us that you can make an impactful contribution to a good life in Helsinki. We want you to succeed and be excited about your work. We offer diverse opportunities to grow and develop as a professional. According to the latest staff survey, we enjoy working here and find the work meaningful! You will have access to Finland's largest employer’s staff benefits, such as up to 550 euros Epassi Flex benefit for commuting, cultural, sports, and well-being services. Read more about our staff benefits and get to know Helsinki as an employer at hel.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/miksi-toihin-kaupungille. Qualifications: You must have a qualification according to the Finnish Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018) or a transitional provision (75 §) for early childhood education teacher, plus professional studies in special education as prescribed by government regulation; or a master's degree in education with a major in special pedagogy (early childhood special education teacher training). Recognition of foreign qualifications by the Finnish National Agency for Education also fulfills the qualification requirement. Additionally, good oral and written Finnish skills are required. The selected person must present a valid criminal background check for working with children (504/2002). A tuberculosis certificate for working with children under school age will be checked (Communicable Diseases Act § 55). When starting a permanent employment as an early childhood education special teacher with the City of Helsinki in 2026, a one-time incentive of 2000 euros will be paid. The payment is only once per person. For more information, contact the director of the daycare.