Early Childhood Education Teacher

We are looking for an Early Childhood Education Teacher to join the Keimolanmäen Daycare in Vantaa starting 1 September 2026 or by agreement. The daycare operates a home-area model with six home areas. Each home area hosts two child groups and has dedicated facilities. The facility enables strong small-group activity in line with the early childhood education curriculum. We participate in the ProVaka operating model, which is based on guiding behavior with positive feedback. In the model, adults act as examples for children and the operating culture supports inclusive early childhood education and develops a consistent approach to guidance that values social skills. Keimolanmäen school is located in the same courtyard and we share common spaces: restaurant, gym, and yard. What we offer you: to work with top professionals including early childhood teachers, early childhood assistants, two broad-specialist early childhood teachers, a developer assistant and assistants; comprehensive onboarding and mentorship opportunities; specialists in your unit support you in child-related matters and work in groups according to their own schedules; supportive colleagues; a positive and relaxed work environment grounded in heart, professionalism and humor; involvement in developing our operating culture and sharing your expertise; most teachers mostly take interim breaks (7:50–16:09) with one full sak-day planned per roster and once per week a joint sak-time for all teachers during the day. What we expect from you: interest in working positively in a group-based early childhood education (ProVaka); our community embraces many languages and cultures, inclusion, belonging, positive pedagogy, activity, movement and play; willingness and ability to guide play and use pictures to support communication; ability to lead your own team and work to support team functioning, children’s growth and well-being; a positive, development-friendly and solution-focused way of working in a team and community; if interested, submit your application. We start interviews during the application period and may hire immediately when a suitable candidate is found; graduates are considered; if a qualified candidate cannot be found, the position may be filled temporarily by an unqualified applicant. Why choose Vantaa: Vantaa is a bold and relaxed employer offering an open work climate and opportunity to try new ways of working; you will receive support from a broad multi-professional network; read more about experiences of professionals in Vantaa. What you get in Vantaa: support from a peer-mentoring group in the first year; good opportunities for training and professional development; a safe and equal working environment; opportunities to influence through the management; varied staff benefits, such as sport & culture benefits, lunch benefit and public transport allowance; we support staff well-being through promoting an active lifestyle with access to municipal pools, gyms and group exercises and discounted services at massage providers; often discounted tickets to cultural events; relocation grant of €1500 for employees moving from outside Vantaa to take up permanent posts in early childhood education, their specialists and daycare directors; apply today and join us. Job specifics: Qualification requirement: Early Childhood Education Teacher (as per Local Government Act); terms governed by the Municipal Collective Agreement (OVTES); Salary: €3129.71 per month; a further €15 per month for holders of the required qualification and €37.88 per month for Master’s degree holders; experience-based pay 3–8%; necessary background check and TB clearance; number of positions: 2; six-month probation; full-time; employment type: permanent; working time: 38h 15min/week; contact: daycare director Marianna Viitanen (phone 040 664 2797, email marianna.viitanen@vantaa.fi) and daycare director Johanna Ahokas (phone 043 824 9240, johanna.ahokas@vantaa.fi). Relocation details and equal opportunity statement follow. Posted by City of Vantaa.