Early Childhood Education Teacher

We are hiring a full-time early childhood education teacher for Ylästö Daycare, part of the Vantaa City education and learning department. The position is permanent with a start date negotiable. The role involves working in the preschool group together with a second early childhood education teacher, a child nurse, and an assistant. The daycare is a six-group facility near Ylästö school, with spacious rooms and access to nearby parks and natural areas. The unit emphasizes inclusive leadership, supports professional development, and seeks to create a collaborative, encouraging, and inclusive work atmosphere. We value friendly interaction with children and with parents, sensibility, and constructive teamwork. The day-to-day duties include delivering high-quality early childhood education, participating in planning, and engaging with the local community. Application and next steps will be discussed during interviews. We offer mentoring, training opportunities, well-being support, and a range of staff benefits including sport, wellness and culture perks, lunch benefit, and public-transportation subsidies. The salary is paid according to the municipal teacher collective agreement, with allowances for additional degrees and years of experience. Requirements include a valid background check and a TB test for those working with under- school-age children. The position is full-time with a 6-month trial period. Contact: Suvi Pekkola, Pekkola.gov address, tel. 0503124574, suvi.pekkola@vantaa.fi. Please apply through our recruitment system. The application window runs from 05.08.2026 to 19.08.2026. The city encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and languages.