Early Childhood Educator, Kauklahden Daycare Center - Espoon kaupunki - Espoo, Finland

We are seeking a childcare worker for a permanent position at Kauklahden Daycare Center. Our daycare has four different groups on-site and four pre-primary groups at Hansakallio School. Additionally, our unit includes Pikku-Karhu Daycare Center, located further away in Karhusuo. As an early childhood educator, you will ensure the high-quality implementation of early childhood education in collaboration with the team teachers. Our daycare strongly emphasizes child participation, play, physical activity, and equality. If these values also inspire you, you are an excellent fit for us. Workplace name and address: Kauklahden Daycare Center, Hanskallionkuja 1, 02780 Espoo Working hours: 38 hours 15 minutes/week The position is permanent. We will consider all applications received during the application period. We can process applications and conduct interviews during the application period. The final decision will be made after the application period ends and interviews are completed. Qualification requirement: Qualification in accordance with the Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018, Section 28, Regulation 753/2018, Sections 3 and 4) Suitable educational background includes a basic degree in education and guidance, social and health care, or other comparable qualification, which includes or has been supplemented with sufficiently extensive studies in child care, upbringing, and education. Examples include childcare worker, daycare worker, and practical nurse (child and youth care program). We require excellent interaction skills and sensitive, respectful interaction with both children and adults. We value the ability to meet children and their parents individually, respectfully, and sensitively. We also appreciate good teamwork skills and enthusiasm for developing our daycare’s operations. Welcome to join us in nurturing a responsible and caring new generation! Espoo — pioneers in innovation and development 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 skill development, and smart leadership. We are building a city where the significance of work is clear and expertise is valued. We support your professional learning and development, as well as work-life balance 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 welcome professionals of different ages, backgrounds, and languages. For questions related to the position and application process, you can contact the person providing additional information about the role. For questions regarding special needs, please contact: keha.rekrytointi@espoo.fi. We handle all inquiries confidentially. Read more: https://www.esitteemme.fi/espoonrekry/MailView/