Early Childhood Education Teacher

Havukallion daycare in Vantaa seeks a dedicated Early Childhood Education Teacher to join our team for a permanent position starting 1 September 2026. Havukallion daycare is located in a nature-rich, forested residential area with good transport connections. Our learning environment emphasizes nature, multilingualism, and active use of the local surroundings to enrich daily activities. We operate five groups of children and recently renovated rooms, enabling staff to collaborate on engaging and modern learning spaces. We value each child’s individuality, encourage their strengths, and promote play, inclusion, and language development within a safe, supportive atmosphere. An experienced early childhood education team, including a special education teacher and an innovation-focused educator, supports our pedagogical approach, along with the ProVaka framework. You will join a compassionate, professional team that supports each other and welcomes involvement with student teachers and professional development opportunities. We expect you to be sensitive, warm, and capable of working well in teams, with flexibility, development-mindedness, and a commitment to high-quality pedagogy and collaboration. Proficiency in Finnish (spoken and written) is required. We will consider applicants who are cooperative, open to development, and eager to contribute to children’s best interests. We begin reviewing applications as they arrive; the position may be filled before the deadline if a suitable candidate is found. Why Vantaa? Vantaa is an open, relaxed employer with a culture of collaboration, a broad professional network, and support for your growth. In addition to a competitive benefits package, staff enjoy opportunities to participate in health, culture, and sports perks, subsidized access to pools, gyms, and massage services, and occasional cultural event tickets. We offer a relocation allowance of 1500 EUR for candidates moving from outside the local area after a six-month probationary period, limited to permanent positions for teachers and lead teachers in early childhood education. Your application can be submitted through our recruitment system; the application window closes at 16:00. The process may include a video interview. Posted dates and contact details are listed in the listing.