Early Childhood Education Teacher

We are looking for an early childhood education teacher for a fixed-term substitute position starting September 1, 2026. Our day care centre has seven different groups, from toddlers to preschool children. Each group is staffed by two teachers and one childcare worker. We are currently seeking a second teacher for the 3-5-year-old group. This position offers the possibility of 80% working hours. As an early childhood education teacher, you will be responsible for the group's pedagogy and implement activities according to the preschool curriculum together with your team. In cooperation with other team members, you will ensure that children experience moments of wonder, insight, and learning. In addition to yourself, the team consists of a qualified teacher and two qualified childcare workers. Opinmäki Day Care Centre is a Finnish-language day care centre, but we are a multilingual and multicultural community. Supporting language and teaching language skills are among our primary goals. It is important to us that every child and adult is met positively and with respect. We also enjoy guiding students and serve as a training day care centre for the University of Helsinki. If these things inspire you, you will fit in perfectly with us. At Opinmäki, we employ 13 early childhood education teachers, a group special education teacher, a comprehensive special education teacher, a language and culture teacher, 8 childcare workers, and 2 substitute staff. We are a humorous, relaxed, and accepting work community where collegial support and help are available. We hope you will join us as a colleague! We offer the support of our mentoring program when you start your work 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 identify your own strengths and expertise. At the same time, you will gain tools for professional growth and well-being at work. You will have the opportunity to discuss the joys and challenges of the early stages of your career with an experienced mentor and meet other colleagues starting as early childhood education teachers. Workplace name and address: Opinmäen päiväkoti, Lillhemtintie 1, 02250 Espoo Working hours: 38 h 15 min/week The position is fixed-term from September 1 to December 18, 2026. We process applications and interview candidates during the application period. We will make a selection as soon as a qualified and suitable person is found. Please apply as soon as possible! Eligibility requirement: Qualification according to the Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018). At least a Bachelor of Education degree including early childhood education teacher training, or a University of Applied Sciences degree in social services and health care (early childhood education), or a previous equivalent college-level degree, e.g., kindergarten teacher or social educator (Act 272/2005 and Decree no. 608/2005). Recently graduated early childhood education teachers will also be considered. Performance of the duties requires excellent Finnish language skills. The selected person must present a criminal record extract as referred to in Section 6.2 of the Criminal Records Act. The Communicable Diseases Act requires the verification of tuberculosis infection risk for those working with children under school age. We value the ability to meet children and their parents individually, respectfully, and sensitively. Welcome to join us in raising a responsible and caring new generation! Espoo of Pioneers – courage to innovate, skill to develop Espoo is a city of pioneers. Our employer promise – courage to innovate, skill to develop – is reflected in our daily work through smooth operations, long-term development of expertise, and smart management. Together, we build a city where the meaning of work is clear and expertise is valued. We support your professional learning and development, as well as the balancing of work and other life aspects through flexible practices. Our operations are based on openness and trust, and we treat each other with respect. We are committed to promoting equality and hope for experts of different ages, backgrounds, and languages in our work community.