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Early Childhood Education Assistant

Posted Sep 22 (39 days ago) · Last updated Oct 31 · Open 39 days, longer than the usual 8 for this role

Key facts

Early childhood assistant in Espoo for ages 2–4; fixed-term through 18 December 2026.

How this salary compares

Estimated €2,343 - €2,592In line with mid-level roles
Monthly salary comparison for Early Childhood Education Assistant
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
mid-level roles€2,195 per month€2,357 per month€2,530 per month
This offer€2,343 per month€2,468 per month€2,592 per month

Based on 19 job ads that state the pay. · Data and reuse

Estimated from 1,513 comparable listings

Est. take-home €1,960 - €2,113

Where and how
EspooOnsiteTemporary, Mid-Level
Languages required
Finnish
Best guess: Yksityisen sosiaalipalvelualan työehtosopimus collective agreement, inferred from this employer's industry and the role; could be a different one.
The role is childcare work in a private social-service setting, making the private social services agreement the closest candidate.
0% confidence
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Original job ad

Translated by JobCrawls from the Finnish ad.

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We are looking for an early childhood education assistant for a group of children aged 2–4 at Norlandia Areena. “Look, I can put on my mittens all by myself! Guess what I managed to write at home yesterday—my name. Today I dared to go down the big slide for the first time.” In your work, you are the person who hears and sees the children and is genuinely present in their everyday lives. You are an early childhood education professional who builds an environment with room for learning, curiosity and doing things together. What do we expect from you? You are a qualified early childhood education assistant who can support children’s growth, play, exploration and discoveries in different everyday situations. You work naturally with the other professionals in your group and with families, and make sure the children’s day proceeds calmly and consistently. You take part in planning and developing activities and take responsibility for ensuring that the day’s situations proceed in a way that suits the children and supports their learning. What we offer you A fixed-term employment relationship from 26 October to 18 December 2026 The opportunity to influence your group’s activities Private occupational healthcare Sports, culture and wellbeing benefits Affordable workplace meals Training opportunities through Norlandia Academy Why Norlandia Daycare Centres? Our employees say that the best thing about Norlandia is that supervisors and the support organisation are genuinely close by and there to help in everyday situations. Everyone can influence their own work and develop everyday practices. Each of our daycare centres has its own local approach, and the benefits offered by the chain help everyday work run smoothly. Community and participation make us a workplace where people stay for a long time. Apply to join us! Submit your application by 6 October 2026. We review applications during the application period and fill the position as soon as we find a suitable person. For more information about the role, contact daycare centre director Marie Morberg at 0449025409 or marie.morberg@norlandia.com. The selected person must present a criminal record extract before starting employment (Act 504/2002 on checking the criminal background of persons working with children).

About the role

Summarised by JobCrawls from the job ad above.

Requirements

  • Qualified early childhood education assistant
  • Able to support children’s growth, play, exploration and learning

Responsibilities

  • Support children’s growth, play, exploration and discoveries
  • Collaborate with the group’s professionals and families
  • Help ensure children’s days proceed calmly and consistently
  • Participate in planning and developing activities

Skills & technologies

Child DevelopmentPlay-based LearningActivity Planning

Benefits & perks

Recruitment process

  1. Applications are reviewed during the application period; the position is filled when a suitable candidate is found.

About Norlandia Päiväkodit Oy

Financial overview
€42.7M
Revenue
€402.0K
Profit
1.0%
Profit margin
Norlandia Päiväkodit Oy logo
Norlandia Päiväkodit Oy · 9 open roles
Top locations (all time): Espoo, Finland · 55 · Helsinki, Finland · 22 · Tuusula, Finland · 10 · +37 other locations
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Current open roles at Norlandia Päiväkodit Oy on JobCrawls
LocationActive listings
Espoo, Finland55
Helsinki, Finland22
Tuusula, Finland10
Kuopio, Finland10
Kerava, Finland9
Lempäälä, Finland6
Kuusamo, Finland6
Oulu, Finland4
Järvenpää, Finland4
Mynämäki, Finland4
Turku, Finland4
Kouvola, Finland4
Lieto, Finland4
Kangasala, Finland4
Hämeenlinna, Finland4
Rusko, Finland4
Lappeenranta, Finland3
Vantaa, Finland3
Tampere, Finland3
Vihti, Finland3
Kokkola, Finland3
Jyväskylä, Finland3
Akaa, Finland3
Kempele, Finland2
Saarijärvi, Finland2
Kankaanpää, Finland2
Sastamala, Finland2
Kirkkonummi, Finland2
Ulvila, Finland2
Lohja, Finland2
Toijala, Finland2
Remote - Finland1
Kontiolahti, Finland1
Kauniainen, Finland1
Hyvinkää, Finland1
Isokyrö, Finland1
Nikkilä, Finland1
Iisalmi, Finland1
Joensuu, Finland1
Hyrylä, Finland1
Current role mix at Norlandia Päiväkodit Oy on JobCrawls
Role typeActive listings
Early Childhood Education Teacher52
Early Childhood Teacher19
Early Childhood Educator15
Varhaiskasvatuksen lastenhoitaja15
Daycare Assistant10
Nursery Assistant5
Child Day Care Worker5
Early Childhood Education Teachers4
Early childhood educator4
Early Childhood Education Substitute3
Daycare Director3
Varhaiskasvatuksen sijaisia Iisalmelle3
Nurse3
Childcare Worker2
Childcare Assistant2
Esiopettaja2
Daycare Manager2
Housekeeper2
Early Childhood Education Assistant2
Group Assistant2
Early childhood education teacher2
Practical Nurse2
Open Application2
Early childhood teacher2
Practical nurse1
Caregiver1
Varhaiskasvatuksen sijaisia Lappeenrantaan1
Varhaiskasvatuksen lastenhoitaja, Norlandia Pikkukarhu1
Dog Daycare Intern1
Unit Manager1
Early childhood education teachers1
Varhaiskasvatuksen sijaisia Suonenjoelle1
Pre-primary Teacher1
Varhaiskasvatuksen sijaisia Joensuuhun ja Kontiolahdelle1
Daycare Cook and Cleaner1
varhaiskasvatuksen lastenhoitaja1
Early Childhood Education Substitute Kuusamo Area1
esiopettajan sijaisuus1
Varhaiskasvatuksen lastenhoitajia, Norlandia Kieppiin ja Konstiin, Sastamala1
Varhaiskasvatuksen lastenhoitajia1
Domestic Services Worker1
Dog Daycare Worker1
Home Caretaker1
Preschool Teacher1
Early Childhood Caregiver1
Varhaiskasvatuksen opettajia Norlandia Päiväkodeille Lempäälään1
Food Service Worker1
Healthcare Professionals1
Day-care Centre Assistant1
Administrative Daycare Director1
Varhaiskasvatuksen opettajan sijaisuus1
Daycare Administrative Director1
Current role-level mix at Norlandia Päiväkodit Oy on JobCrawls
Role levelActive listings
Mid-Level177
Director6
Manager3
Junior2
Intern2
Senior1
About the employer

Norlandia operates daycare centres, each with its own local approach. Its supervisors and support organisation support employees in everyday work, and employees can influence and develop their work.

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