Early Childhood Education Teacher

We are recruiting an enthusiastic and sensitive staff member for Herttua Daycare. The group seeks a preschool teacher to work as a partner with a daycare aide and a child care assistant. The group consists of two educators and 14 children aged 3–5 years. During autumn we will move to temporary premises in Käpylä at Mäkelänkatu 84 for two years due to renovations. We focus on supporting children’s literacy readiness and a love of reading in line with city strategy, and on making play and learning environments appealing from the children’s viewpoint. The staff survey Fiilar indicates a strong community and meaningful work. Why work with us? It is important to us that you can do impactful work for a good Helsinki life. We want you to succeed and feel inspired in your work. We offer diverse opportunities to grow and develop professionally. The most recent staff survey shows we enjoy our work and find it meaningful. You will have access to the city’s most extensive employee benefits, including up to 550 EUR Epassi Flex for commuting and culture, sports and wellbeing services. Learn more about the benefits and about Helsinki as an employer at hel.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/miksi-toihin-kaupungille. As a preschool teacher you are responsible for building your group’s operational culture and learning environment, planning, implementing, developing and evaluating pedagogical activities, and supporting each child’s learning in accordance with the Helsinki Early Childhood Education and Preschool Plan, the unit’s plan and the child’s vasu. Qualifications: You must have the qualification under the Finnish Child Welfare Act (540/2018) or, under transitional provisions (section 75), a Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent, e.g. a kindergarten teacher or social educator degree. The qualification may also be recognised by the Finnish National Agency for Education for foreign qualifications. In addition you must have good Finnish oral and written skills. The successful applicant must present a current criminal background check for working with children. Tuberculosis clearance for under-6s will be checked. When starting a permanent position as a preschool teacher with the City of Helsinki in 2026 we will offer you a starting bonus of 2000 EUR, paid only once per person. Further information from the day care centre principal. Advantage is given to sign language and picture communication skills.