Daycare Director

We are looking for a bilingual daycare director for a permanent position in Kaarina and Turku for our client company Verkanappulat Oy. In this role, you will lead two early childhood education units and holistically influence the development of their operations. We are looking for a strong and development-oriented leader who wants to build high-quality early childhood education, support staff, and develop operations long-term together with the work community. In this position, you will be responsible for the daycare in Kaarina and a smaller unit in Turku. The Kaarina unit will serve as your official place of employment. In the Turku unit, you will be supported by a deputy director who participates in the coordination of daily operations. The employment is permanent, and the position starts by August 1, 2026, at the latest. An earlier start is possible by agreement. Your Tasks As the daycare director, you are responsible for the overall management of the units. The work emphasizes administrative and leadership tasks, but we value a leader who is genuinely present in the daily life of the units and easily approachable for staff, children, and guardians alike. You will lead operations goal-orientedly, develop daily practices and pedagogy, and participate in group activities when necessary. You will work as part of the regional daycare directors' team, receiving continuous support and sparring from colleagues and your supervisor. The position includes, among other things: Personnel management and supporting work ability * guiding, supporting, and developing staff * participating in recruitment * work ability management and promoting occupational well-being Building a learning and encouraging operational culture * strengthening a psychologically safe and inclusive work community * developing an operational culture that supports continuous learning together with staff Operational management * ensuring the smoothness of daily operations * resource management * coordinating safety matters * procurement * organizing catering and cleaning Pedagogical leadership * developing pedagogy, quality, and evaluation * ensuring the implementation of group goals * leading and monitoring children's support processes Cooperation and client relationship management * cooperation with families and municipalities * monitoring child numbers and occupancy rates * reporting to the regional manager What we offer you? * a meaningful and impactful leadership role * functional structures and support from the regional leadership team * new, pleasant, and functional premises * the opportunity to influence your own job description * comprehensive induction and support at the start * competitive employee benefits * possibility of a signing bonus Additionally, we offer: * Epassi benefit * a leadership training program * extensive occupational health care * leisure accident insurance * performance-based pay based on the entire group's results Salary is determined according to the collective agreement for the private social services sector: 29F + result-oriented salary component (range €3,400–€4,500). Additionally, a personal supplement may be paid based on qualifications, such as a Master's degree in Educational Sciences. What we expect from you? We expect you to have the qualifications of a daycare director and experience in leading early childhood education or supervisory roles. You will succeed in this role if you enjoy leading and developing people and managing the overall operations of multiple units. We hope that you have: * daycare director qualifications (e.g., Bachelor's or Master's degree in Educational Sciences, Social Services degree with teacher qualifications, or other suitable qualifications for the role) * experience in supervisory work, early childhood education, and change management * understanding of pedagogical leadership and result-responsible operations * strong immediate supervisor skills and the ability to lead daily operations while supporting staff * good cooperation and interaction skills * fluent skills in Finnish and Swedish Apply for the position Are you interested in the opportunity to lead two early childhood education units and help build high-quality, child-centered early childhood education? Send your application as soon as possible, as we process applications during the application period. You may mention your salary expectations and possible start date in your application. All inquiries, contacts, and applications regarding the position are handled through Medi. We kindly ask you not to send applications or contacts directly to the client company. Working with children requires a criminal record extract in accordance with the Act on the Checking of the Criminal Background of Persons Working with Children (504/2002).