Valmistavan opetuksen tuntiopettaja / Onkilahden yhtenäiskoulu - Vaasan kaupunki - Vasa, Finland

The Finnish-language basic education of the City of Vaasa is seeking a substitute teacher for preparatory education at Onkilahden Comprehensive School from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. The teaching will focus on students in grades 1-2 in the preparatory class. Onkilahden Comprehensive School is a grades 1-9 school operating in multiple buildings. The school has approximately 760 students, about 250 of whom are in the lower grades. The school is multicultural. The school also hosts the city's music classes and sports classes based on the national activities of the Olympic Academy for grades 7-9. The position requires qualification according to regulation 986/1998. Language proficiency in Finnish must be excellent in both spoken and written forms. We require a qualified basic education teacher. The duties include teaching in grades 7-9. We value: - Good knowledge of the curriculum - Strong language awareness - Experience in preparatory education and classroom teacher training - Up-to-date information and communication technology skills and organizational ability - Ability and willingness to work flexibly with other teachers and diverse learners - Willingness and readiness to develop flexible teaching arrangements and student-centered work approach - Readiness to undertake separately agreed responsibilities - Ability and skills to develop the school's operational culture based on positive upbringing and pedagogy - Experience in multicultural schools and comprehensive schools. We offer an interesting job where you will work in Vaasa's largest comprehensive school in an inspiring and multi-actor work community. Additionally, we offer benefits related to city services, a work bicycle benefit, and an e-pass for culture, sports, and well-being. The probation period is six months. Applicants must attach proof of qualification to their application. The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract according to law 504/2002 before starting work. Interviews will be conducted partly during the application period. Those invited for an interview will be contacted separately. The selection may be made immediately when a suitable person is found. Candidates invited for an interview should bring original certificates of education and work experience.