Early years teacher

Job description is in Finnish; this translation provides an English rendering of the role and responsibilities based on the Finnish posting. The position is for a Varhaiskasvatuksen opettaja (early years teacher) at Kaarikadun päiväkoti in Lahti. The teacher acts as team leader for pedagogical activities, plans, implements, evaluates and develops pedagogical work with their team, and adapts to the specifics of shift-based care. Eligibility requires a qualification under the Finnish Varhaiskasvatuksen laki; experience in similar roles is advantageous. The assistant will join a eight-group, 141-seat daycare with round-the-clock care objectives. The employer emphasizes child-centered activity, safety, and quality pedagogy, and highlights the opportunity to influence daily routines and structures, while noting that the selection process requires verification of criminal background for those working with children and possible drug testing. Applications close 9 September 2026 at 15:00 via Kuntarekry.fi. The city of Lahti promotes a healthy, multi-faceted workplace with a range of staff benefits including wellness and cultural benefits, commuter benefits, and meal provisions.