Early Childhood Education Teacher

We are seeking an Early Childhood Education Teacher for Maitorp an Daycare in Vantaa to join our team on a permanent basis from 1 September 2026 or by agreement. The daycare has four groups of children and is located in the quiet Maitorpan residential area. We actively utilize nearby playgrounds and regularly go on forest walks. The daycare’s spacious premises enable strong small-group work in line with our early childhood education plan. We are part of the ProVaka operating model, which is based on guiding behavior through positive feedback. In this model adults serve as role models for children and the operating culture supports inclusive early childhood education and consistent guidance practices that value social skills. What we offer you: - Work with top professionals - Comprehensive introduction and mentoring program - Two broad-competence special education teachers assist and support you, especially in issues related to child support, working with groups on their own timetable - Our unit’s development expert supports collaboration with families - Supportive colleagues; together we are stronger - A positive and relaxed work environment with a heart-centered approach and professional spirit - Opportunity to contribute to building our operating culture and, if you wish, share your expertise with others For the ECE teacher, we schedule one full sak day in the work rotation and, in addition, all teachers have a common sak time once a week during the day. What we expect from you: - Interest in working positively with a group-based early education (ProVaka) - Our community values multiple languages and cultures, inclusion, being heard, positive pedagogy, activity, movement and play; we expect enthusiasm and skills in pedagogical play and using pictures to support communication - Ability to lead your own team and your work: support the functioning of the team and the children’s growth and well-being - A positive, development-oriented and solution-focused approach in teamwork and workplace culture - If you are interested, please apply and tell us more about yourself. Interviews start during the application period and selections may be made as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Graduating applicants are considered; if no qualified applicant is found, the position may be filled temporarily by a less qualified candidate. Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is a bold and relaxed employer, offering an open work climate and opportunities to try new methods. You will receive support through a broad multidisciplinary network. Read more about the experiences of Vantaa’s early childhood professionals here. What you get in Vantaa: - Mentoring group support during the first year - Good opportunities for professional development - A safe and equal working environment - Potential to influence through the management team - Diverse employee benefits such as sport, well-being and culture benefits, lunch benefit and commuting benefit for public transport - We support employee well-being by encouraging an active lifestyle; city employees can access discounted services at swimming pools, gyms and group activities, and often discounted tickets to cultural events - Moving allowance of 1500 euros for new employees moving from outside the immediate area after a six-month probationary period. Local municipalities are defined as Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen, Nurmijärvi, Tuusula, Kerava, Järvenpää, Sipoo, and Kirkkonummi. The moving allowance applies to permanent positions and only to early childhood education teachers, special education teachers and daycare directors. How to apply: submit your application through our recruitment system. The application deadline is 16:00. Recruitment may include a video interview. Application period begins: 21.08.2026 12:00; ends: 04.09.2026 16:00.