Childcare Worker

We are inviting applications for a Swedish-speaking day care unit in Vantaa to join our pedagogical team as a child care worker within early childhood education. The unit will operate under the city of Vantaa’s Swedish-language service area vision: We grow, play and learn together for a sustainable future. The work environment emphasizes inclusivity, safety and sustainability, with the child’s best interests at the center. During the 2026–2027 program year, focus areas include language and communication, play, and well-being. The unit participates in the ProSmå project to strengthen children’s socio-emotional skills and promote positive interactions across the daycare. A new day care Silva is planned to replace the current Håkansböle day care, anticipated to open in fall 2027 with modern facilities that support pedagogy, collaboration and a sustainable everyday life for children and staff. As a staff member you will have the opportunity to be part of an exciting journey and help shape the new day care with focus on pedagogy, community and the child’s best interests. Responsibilities include providing children with security, care and support in daily life; you will be part of the pedagogical team and collaborate with multiprofessional actors; you will actively contribute to developing an inclusive culture across the unit. We expect you to: have good teamwork skills; communicate calmly and respectfully with children, colleagues and guardians; meet children with sensitivity to their individual needs. We offer a warm and supportive working community; a workplace that bravely develops and tests new ways of working; focus on the well-being and participation of both children and adults. If you want to join our community, please contact us to learn more about your strengths. Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is brave and relaxed, offering an open working climate and opportunities to try new ways of working. You’ll receive support from a broad multiprofessional network. We offer good educational opportunities and support from the work community to develop your skills; a safe and egalitarian working environment; diverse employee benefits such as fitness and culture perks, lunch benefits and public transport benefits. City employees can benefit from discounted services at pools, gyms, group training and massage providers, and discounted tickets to cultural events. Employment details: Qualifications: Childcare Worker (qualifications for childcare according to the Act on Early Childhood Education). In addition to the qualifications, good Swedish language skills are required. Employment terms are according to the municipal general collective agreement (AKTA). Salary: 2553.28 euro/month plus any seniority-based supplement. Prerequisites: a valid criminal record extract; we verify that those appointed to work with children have provided a tuberculosis clearance. Number of positions: 1. Trial period: 4 months. Working hours: full-time. Type of contract: employment. Application can be submitted via our recruitment system. The job posting is in Swedish, but translations are provided for Finnish and English where possible. Contact: Daycare Director Salmiheimo, Niko; 0503124823; niko.salmiheimo@vantaa.fi. Applications accepted weekdays 8–16. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Vantaa is a bilingual city with about 5,400 Swedish-speaking residents. Please apply through the recruitment system. Video interviews may be used in the recruitment process. Application period: starts 07.08.2026 12:00; ends 23.08.2026 16:00.