Early Childhood Education Teacher, Metsola Daycare Center - Espoon kaupunki - Espoo, Finland

Metsola Daycare Center is hiring an early childhood education teacher. The group arrangements for the upcoming fall are still being planned, so you can express your preferences for your future group! Metsola has six groups for children aged 0-5 years. Our daycare is located in Tapiola, Espoo, with good public transportation connections. Metsola Daycare is a charming and well-maintained log house that exudes and smells of newness. We have excellent facilities for group activities, a lovely forested yard, and great outdoor and sports opportunities nearby! As an early childhood education teacher, you will be responsible for planning, assessment, and pedagogy of your group with the support of your team. Your team members include another early childhood education teacher and a child care assistant. The Metsola community includes many professionals in the field, from experienced veterans to those at the beginning of their careers. We are a humorous, development-oriented, and supportive group that values joy and laughter. We appreciate each other's strengths! Metsola operates a highly praised assistant manager model in Espoo, which ensures better support from supervisors. The assistant manager does not work in a group but is a full-time supervisor. Your supervisor is always there to support you, actively present in daily work, and focused on positive leadership and staff well-being. They have also been awarded by the union as a Diamond Leader, nominated by staff. We offer mentoring support to help you start your career as an early childhood education teacher. With the support of the mentoring group, you will become familiar with Espoo's early childhood education and learn to recognize your strengths and skills. You will also gain tools for your professional growth and work well-being. You will have the opportunity to discuss the joys and challenges of early career with an experienced mentor and connect with other novice teachers. Interested? We are already accepting applications! If Metsola feels like your new workplace, apply immediately! We review applications during the application period and will make a decision as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Workplace name and address: Metsola Daycare Center, Kelohongantie 6, 02120 Espoo Working hours: 38 hours 15 minutes/week The position is temporary from August 3, 2026, to January 17, 2027 Qualifications: Qualification according to the Finnish Act on Early Childhood Education (540/2018). At least a Bachelor's degree in Education, including early childhood education training, or a social and health care university degree (early childhood education) or an equivalent previous qualification, e.g., kindergarten teacher or social educator (Act 272/2005 and Decree 608/2005). Applicants who are about to graduate in early childhood education are also considered. The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract as required by the Criminal Records Act (6.2 §). The Infectious Diseases Act requires those working with preschool children to assess the risk of tuberculosis transmission. We value a sensitive and warm approach, as we treat each child as an individual and focus on open interaction with families. We also appreciate good teamwork skills and enthusiasm for continuously developing our daycare activities. Welcome to join us in nurturing a responsible and caring new generation! Espoo - Pioneers in Innovation - Courage to Reform, Skill to Develop Espoo is a city of pioneers. Our employer promise - courage to reform, skill to develop - is reflected in our daily work, long-term competence development, and smart leadership. We are building a city where the meaning of work is clear, and expertise is valued. We support your professional learning and development as well as work-life balance through flexible practices. Our operations are based on openness and trust, and we treat each other with respect. We are committed to promoting equality and welcome professionals of different ages, backgrounds, and languages. For questions related to the position and application process, you can contact the person providing additional information about the role. For questions related to special needs, contact: keha.rekrytointi@espoo.fi. We handle inquiries confidentially. Read more: https://www.esitteemme.fi/espoonrekry/MailView/