Full-time hourly teacher: English and French, Oulunkylän ala-asteen koulu

We are looking for a full-time hourly teacher of French and English for a fixed-term position at Oulunkylän ala-asteen koulu for the period 26.10.2026-5.6.2027.

Oulunkylän ala-asteen koulu is a primary school of approximately 850 students, located in two premises. Our school has local service special classes, music classes, and language immersion classes. The school is located along good transport links and offers great opportunities for physical activity as well as outdoor learning.

We treat colleagues and students with respect. We consider positive pedagogy, cooperation, and co-teaching to be important. Additionally, we value skills in interacting with students, a positive attitude, and evidence of successful cooperation, as well as experience and perspectives related to the development of a language-conscious school community. Our school's staff welcomes new employees warmly and always helps when necessary. A warm and attentive work community takes care of its own!

Why work for us?

It is important to us that you can do impactful work for the sake of a good life in Helsinki. We want you to succeed and be enthusiastic in your work. The City of Helsinki rewards well-done work, for example, with one-time bonuses. We offer you diverse opportunities to grow and develop as a professional. According to the latest staff survey, people enjoy working here and find the work meaningful!

You can read more about teacher salaries at: https://www.hel.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/kasvatuksen-ja-koulutuksen-ammattilaisille/perusopetuksen-ja-lukion-opettajien-palkat-ja-palkitseminen

You will have access to the personnel benefits of Finland's largest employer, such as an Epassi Flex benefit of up to 550 euros to be used for commuting as well as culture, sports, and wellness services. Read more about our personnel benefits and get to know the City of Helsinki as an employer at: https://www.hel.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/miksi-toihin-kaupungille

Do you have any lingering questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us! We look forward to receiving your application!

Qualification requirement:

Qualification is determined according to Decree 986/1998. In fixed-term positions, if there are no applicants meeting the qualification requirements, applicants who do not possess the required qualification will also be considered.

Those to be hired for a fixed-term official relationship must submit a criminal record extract as intended by the Act on Checking the Criminal Background of Persons Working with Children (504/2002).

We consider previous experience working with primary school students, experience with flexible grouping, and co-teaching to be an advantage.