Early Childhood Education Childcare Worker - Verkanappulat Oy

We are looking for temporary early childhood education childcare workers for the period from August 10 to December 17, 2026, across Finland. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining learning environments and supporting the implementation of communal pedagogy. You will ensure the educational goals of the children’s group are promoted and daily routines run smoothly in collaboration with other staff. Join our team and help build early childhood education that genuinely supports children and families in their daily lives. As an early childhood education childcare worker, you will create learning environments that support communal pedagogy in children’s and adults’ daily routines. Key responsibilities and tasks include working in accordance with the Early Childhood Education Act, being responsible for children’s basic needs, supporting children’s play, participating in support measures, carrying out teaching tasks, promoting team pedagogy, fostering a respectful work atmosphere, and maintaining good cooperation with guardians. We offer a fixed-term employment contract, variable working hours (4–30 hours/week), shifts determined by operational needs, a supportive work community, and a work environment centered on participation and cooperation. We require qualification as a childcare worker or practical nurse, previous experience in early childhood education, fluent Finnish skills, Swedish skills at specific locations, good cooperation and communication skills, a hygiene passport, and a criminal record extract. The position is located in Kaarina, Turku, and Vaasa, Finland. The employment type is part-time, and the remoteness is onsite. The job type is part-time. The required languages are Finnish and Swedish. The salary details are not explicitly stated. The benefits include a supportive community, participation, and cooperation focus. The vacancy was posted on 2026-06-08, with an application deadline of 2026-06-21. Contact email: rekry@verkanappulat.fi. The employer is Verkanappulat Oy, a private daycare chain founded in 2000 with approximately 500 employees and a revenue of €27.5 million. The industry is early childhood education. The role involves social development, supporting children’s well-being, and maintaining relationships with parents.