Early Childhood Education Social Pedagogue

Is early childhood education close to your heart? Would you like to help develop pedagogy in a warm and caring municipality? If so, this could be the job for you! We are now looking for a SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION for a permanent position in Sipoo's early childhood education services. The work location is Talma daycare centre in Talma, Sipoo. Work begins on 7 January 2027 or by agreement. Talma daycare is a Finnish-language centre with three groups, located near the forest and with good transport connections. Our values are an unhurried atmosphere, sensitive interaction and meaningful encounters. Every child is valued and welcome as they are. Nature is an important part of our activities. A gate from our yard opens onto forest adventures in Mörrimetsä, where we explore, move and play throughout the year. We are proud to have received the Metsämörri quality label and to take an active part in the Green Flag programme, reflected in everyday actions for sustainable development. Our days revolve around play, exercise, nature and small-group activities. We want to offer children an inspiring environment where everyone can grow, explore and discover as themselves. In outdoor pedagogy, we naturally combine play, learning and movement. Community matters to us, and we build it by working flexibly across group boundaries. We share successes on forest trips and in the daycare's vegetable garden, watching plants grow from spring to autumn. We are looking for a warm and reliable early childhood education professional. As a social services professional, you will be an expert in your team in supporting children's social development. Cooperation with guardians is an important part of your work, and when needed you can discuss ways to support the child and family. We hope you have good cooperation and interaction skills and contribute actively and constructively as a team member. You will fit in if you enjoy being outdoors and feel at home in nature. You enjoy working with children and are comfortable meeting families. We hope you are sensitive and willing to join in play. Why choose Sipoo? Development work in Sipoo's early childhood education services is flexible, long-term and broad-based. It emphasises a culture that inspires play and movement. Our strengths include closeness to nature and bilingualism. We invest in expertise and a way of working that values each child. We offer: - A warm, capable work community and a caring supervisor - Strong support from your manager, team and special education teachers - An employer that cares about your wellbeing - An introduction to outdoor pedagogy - Wide-ranging opportunities for training and professional development - Versatile digital tools and an exercise-equipment lending service - A Smartum exercise, culture and wellbeing benefit Welcome to our warm and innovative team to help deliver Sipoo's early childhood education with heart! The eligibility requirement is at least the qualification specified in the Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018), taking into account the transitional provisions in sections 74 and 75. Salary and terms of employment are determined in accordance with the municipal KVTES collective agreement. The task-specific salary is €3,039.98 per month, plus possible supplements. The probationary period is six months. The selected candidate must provide a criminal-record extract under the Act on Checking the Criminal Background of Persons Working with Children (504/2002) and an approved certificate of health. The Communicable Diseases Act requires assessment of the risk of tuberculosis infection before starting work with children under school age. Please submit your application by 18 November 2026 at 16:00. Original study and employment certificates must be presented at a possible interview. We will begin interviews during the application period.