Child Carer

Child Carer (Varhaiskasvatuksen Lastenhoitaja), Parent Collaboration Focus

Little Heroes International Kindergarten is an English-speaking early childhood education and care center with pre-primary school teaching. Our concept includes STEAM education, Mandarin Chinese language showers, and structured learning periods these form the foundation of our play- and learning-based year.

Our kindergarten follows the Little Heroes ECEC plan, which is based on the Finnish National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care. You will work closely with ECEC teachers to provide high-quality care and pedagogy for children. You are also able to work independently and enjoy creating new activities that enrich the daily lives of Little Heroes children.

We are hiring a child carer with focus on parent collaboration , such as providing support for parents and helping families access resources.

Our team consists of early childhood education teachers and carers from both Finnish and international backgrounds. We value diversity, equality, and an integrative approach to both work and teaching.

In addition to the qualities mentioned above, you:

\-are a qualified child carer (varhaiskasvatuksen lastenhoitaja), holding a Vocational Qualification in Education and Guidance, a Vocational Qualification in Social and Healthcare, or another equivalent qualification. Foreign qualifications must be recognized by the Finnish National Agency for Education.

\-have fluent spoken and written English skills. Other languages are considered an advantage.

\-are willing to take responsibility and can work independently.

\-are calm and consistent in your work and take pride in creating a warm and safe environment for young children.

The role will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found. Please apply by 6th July by filling the application form and attaching your CV to the application (link below). The role will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is identified.

Link to application:https://forms.gle/4i8TsUXQedmtrPhB9

The selected applicant must present a criminal record extract as required by the Criminal Records Act (770/1993).

If you have any questions you can send us an email: applications@littleheroes.fi. Unfortunately we will not be able to accept applications by email.

www.littleheroes.fi