Early Childhood Teacher

We are seeking a permanent Early Childhood Teacher starting 1 September 2026 at Havukallio Daycare. Havukallio sits in a nature-rich, forested residential area with good transport links. Our environment emphasizes nature as part of the learning space and we make use of the surrounding area in a versatile manner. The area’s multiculturalism enriches our daily work and brings different perspectives and cultures to our activities. Havukallio Daycare has five groups of children. The facilities have just been renovated, so you will work in newly refurbished rooms and help build functional and inspiring learning environments together with the rest of the staff. Our aim is to meet every child warmly and to ensure safe, joyful, and playful everyday life, treating each child as an individual, recognizing strengths, and encouraging and praising. Play is central to our activities, as is child participation, interests, and wonder. Our pedagogy emphasizes supporting emotional and social skills as well as language development. We want every child to have the opportunity to learn, try, and succeed in a safe atmosphere. Pedagogical support for the groups includes a broad specialist teacher for inclusive education and a development-focused teacher. Our practice also uses the ProVaka model (Positive group learning in early childhood). You will be part of a skilled team and receive strong support for your work. Our unit also hosts student teachers on field days, so you may mentor upcoming professionals if you wish. What we expect from you: a sensitive and warm approach to interacting with children, strong teamwork, flexibility, development-mindedness, and a commitment to high-quality pedagogy. You should have good Finnish speaking and writing skills. If you are cooperative, open, and motivated by development and want to work for the best interests of children with a competent team, you may be the candidate we are looking for. Applications are processed during the application period. The position may be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found, so please submit your application promptly. Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is a bold and easygoing employer offering an open work atmosphere and opportunities to try new methods. You will have support from a broad multidisciplinary network. Read more about the experiences of Vantaa’s early childhood professionals. What Vantaa offers: peer mentoring support during the first working year, good opportunities for education and professional development, a safe and equal working environment, opportunities to influence through the leadership team, comprehensive staff benefits including sport and culture allowances, lunch benefit and public transport allowances. The city also offers relocation grant of 1500 EUR to those moving from outside the nearby municipalities after a six-month probation period, limited to permanent positions in early childhood education roles. Submit your application today. Contact details: Daycare Director Riikka Saarinen, riikka.saarinen@vantaa.fi, 08:00–16:00. Recruitment may involve a video interview. Job posting dates: opens 10.08.2026 12:00, closes 28.08.2026 16:00. Location: Havukallio Daycare, Laurantie 4, 01450 Vantaa.