Early Childhood Teacher

We are seeking a motivated and committed early childhood education teacher to join a multi-professional group for a 3- to 5-year-old child group at Kolkka Daycare in Helsinki. Kolkka Daycare is part of the Kolkka-Taneli early childhood unit. Our small units are located in a well-connected area in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki, with good and diverse outdoor opportunities nearby. The daycare provides each group with suitable spaces enabling small-group activities. As an early childhood teacher you will build your child group’s operating culture and learning environment, and contribute to a warm, safe and pedagogical daily life. We value engagement, motivation and a solution-oriented attitude. Our guiding values include sensitive interaction and positive pedagogy. We notice the good in people. We offer an opportunity to collaboratively develop pedagogy in line with Helsinki’s early childhood plan and to shape Kolkka-Taneli’s own operating culture together. Your work will be supported by a kind, encouraging, equal and inclusive work community. If you are ready to share your expertise, learn and apply everything you have learned so far, come join us. Kolkka-Taneli provides strong support from the work community for pedagogical work. The job starts on 1 September 2026 or by agreement. Why work with us? It matters that you can do meaningful work for a good life in Helsinki. We want you to succeed and feel inspired. We offer diverse opportunities for growth and professional development. According to the latest personnel survey, we enjoy working here and find the work meaningful. You will have access to Helsingin kaupungin staff benefits, including up to 550 EUR E-pass Flex for commuting and culture, exercise and wellbeing services. Read more about staff benefits and about Helsinki as an employer at hel.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/miksi-toihin-kaupungille. As an early childhood teacher you are responsible for building your group’s operating culture and learning environment, planning pedagogical activities, implementing, developing and evaluating them, and supporting each child’s individual learning in accordance with the Helsinki early childhood and pre-school plan, the unit’s plan and the child’s vasu guidance.