Early Childhood Education Social Worker

The role is to work as a multidisciplinary team member in planning, implementing, and evaluating pedagogical activities in early childhood education. You will be responsible for co-operating with families in child upbringing and wellbeing, promoting belonging and participation in collaboration with guardians and other child-and-family actors. The position is based at Y.E.S. Päiväkoti, a bilingual daycare (English and Finnish) located on Hagelstamintie in Vantaa. The unit has 8 groups, including 2 preschool groups, and the work involves 3–5 year olds this season. We seek social workers who value positive professional interaction with children, are flexible, positive, and enjoy teamwork. You will listen to children with sensitivity and be genuinely present in their daily life, supporting their growth and learning as a positive path to be walked together with children, parents and the team. The operating culture is built on evidence-based practice using the ProVaka method to support children's social skills. The two authors commit to acting in line with the principles of the method together with the unit staff. If interested, please apply; interviews can begin during the application period and a suitable candidate may be found at any time. Benefits include training opportunities, a peer group for social workers, a safe and equitable working environment, and diverse staff benefits such as sport, wellbeing, culture, lunch and commuter benefits. The city supports employee wellbeing and work-life balance with access to pools, gyms, group activities and discounted cultural event tickets. The job is full-time with a 6-month probation, 38 h 15 min per week daytime hours. Employment type is permanent, with KVTES terms. Contact: Daycare Director Marja-Sisko Pohjola, +358 40 767 1380, marja-sisko.pohjola@vantaa.fi. Recruitment may involve a video interview. Application period: 07.08.2026 14:00 to 21.08.2026 16:00.