Early Childhood Education Teacher

We can offer you a positive and energetic work community where you can develop and be heard through your strengths. Lasinpuhaltaja Daycare currently has an opening for an early childhood education teacher in a group of children aged 1–3, although staffing in children’s groups is reviewed from time to time, including for professional reasons and development. Our staff share strong professional skills and an understanding of the importance of early childhood education work. Our daycare strongly emphasises children’s participation in everyday daycare life and good cooperation with families, which is important to us. We offer the support of our mentoring programme as you begin working as an early childhood education teacher. With the support of the mentoring group, you will become familiar with early childhood education in Espoo and learn to recognise your strengths and skills. You will also gain resources for your professional growth and well-being at work. You will be able to discuss the joys and challenges of the early career stage with an experienced mentor and meet other colleagues starting out as early childhood education teachers. Workplace name and address: Lasinpuhaltaja Daycare, Lindankuja 1, 02780 Espoo Working time: 38 hours and 15 minutes per week The position is permanent and starts on 16 November 2026. We process applications and interview candidates during the application period. We will make a selection as soon as we find a qualified person suitable for the role. Please apply as soon as possible! Eligibility requirement: Qualification in accordance with the Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018). At least a Bachelor of Education degree that includes early childhood teacher education, a university of applied sciences degree in social and health care (early childhood education), or an equivalent earlier college-level qualification, for example a kindergarten teacher or social educator qualification (Act 272/2005 and Decree No. 608/2005). Newly graduating early childhood education teachers will also be considered. We require a sensitive and positive approach to work, as well as good interaction skills. The person selected for the role must present a criminal record extract referred to in section 6.2 of the Criminal Records Act. The Communicable Diseases Act requires assessment of the risk of tuberculosis infection for people working with children below school age. We value the ability to meet children and their parents individually, respectfully and sensitively. We also value humour, perseverance and flexibility in the changing situations of everyday work. Welcome to join us in raising a responsible and caring new generation! Espoo forerunners – courage to renew, skill to develop Espoo is a city of forerunners. Our employer promise—courage to renew, skill to develop—is reflected in our everyday work as smooth cooperation, long-term skills development and thoughtful leadership. Together, we are building a city where the purpose of work is clear and expertise is valued. We support your professional learning and development and the balancing of work with other aspects of life through flexible practices. Our operations are based on openness and trust, and we treat one another with respect. We are committed to promoting equality and welcome colleagues of different ages and backgrounds who speak different languages. For questions about the role and application process, you can contact the person providing further information about the role. For questions concerning special needs, you can contact keha.rekrytointi@espoo.fi. We will handle enquiries confidentially. Read more: https://www.esitteemme.fi/espoonrekry/MailView/