Early Childhood Education Director

Mikkelin kaupunki; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual wellness benefit

Cultural benefit via Epassi

Wide training range

Flexible hours

Partial remote work

Zusammenfassung

City of Mikkeli is seeking an Early Childhood Education Director to lead the Early Childhood Education subunit within the Culture and Wellbeing Services area, starting 1 November 2026. The director will manage budgeting, personnel, operations and development in line with city policies.

Responsibilities include preparing and implementing subunit matters, achieving financial and functional goals, developing service structures, and coordinating with private providers and service vouchers.

Qualifikationen

• Higher education degree and knowledge of municipal administration and early childhood services.
• Excellent leadership and communication/presentation skills.
• Proven track record in strategic development.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and implement subunit matters, budgeting and development in line with city policies.
• Achieve financial and functional goals; develop service structures and subsidies decisions related to early childhood education.
• Oversee early childhood education, special early childhood education, pre-school education, home care and subsidised services delivered via service vouchers.
• Coordinate with private providers and ensure services meet city policies.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Budgeting

Ausbildung

Higher education degree

Jobbeschreibung

Position Overview

We are seeking an Early Childhood Education Director for the City of Mikkeli, starting 1 November 2026, within the City’s Culture and Wellbeing Services area. The director is the head of the Early Childhood Education subunit and is responsible for budgeting, personnel, operations, and development in line with city policies.

Responsibilities

• The role includes preparation and implementation of subunit matters, achievement of financial and functional goals, and development of service structures, subsidies decisions related to early childhood education, development projects, and cooperation with private providers.
• The director oversees early childhood education, special early childhood education, pre-school education, home care and private care support, and subsidised services delivered via service vouchers.

Qualifications

• The position requires a suitable higher education degree and strong knowledge of municipal administration and early childhood services, excellent leadership capabilities, and strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven track record in strategic development is valued.

Contract & Benefits

• Working hours are standard office hours at 36h15min per week.
• Salary and terms follow the KVTES agreement.
• The city offers an annual wellness and cultural benefit via Epassi and a wide training range.
• Flexible working hours and partial remote work up to 12 days per month are available.

Application Details

• Applications close 31 August 2026 at 15:00.
• Applicants must attach degree certificates and documents proving eligibility, and bring originals and certified copies to interviews.
• Medical certificate and a criminal background check for working with children are required before appointment.
• A six-month probation period applies.