Early Childhood Teacher

We are looking for an early childhood education teacher for Keimolanmäen Daycare in Vantaa. The daycare operates with a home-area model and six home areas in total. Each home area hosts two children groups and has its own facilities. The daycare’s well-equipped spaces enable strong small-group activities in accordance with the early childhood education curriculum. We participate in the ProVaka operating model, which is based on guiding behavior with positive feedback. In the model, adults act as role models for the children and the operating culture supports inclusive early childhood education and a consistent approach to guidance that values social skills. Keimolanmäen school sits in the same courtyard; we collaborate daily and share common spaces: the cafeteria, gym, and yard. What we offer: collaboration with top professionals; thorough orientation and the possibility to participate in a mentorship program. Our team’s wide range of early childhood education specialists support you on matters related to child support and work in groups according to their schedules. Your colleagues support you in daily work; together we are stronger. We offer a positive and relaxed work environment where we work with heart and professionalism. You’ll have the chance to help develop our operating culture and, if you wish, share your own expertise with others. Primary working hours for teachers are typically 7:50–16:09. In addition, the work-time arrangement includes one full sak-day and a weekly sak-time together for all teachers. What we expect from you: Interest in working positively with a group of preschoolers (ProVaka). Our community embraces many languages and cultures, inclusion, belonging, positive pedagogy, activity, movement and play. We expect enthusiasm and competence in pedagogical play and using pictures to support communication. Leadership of your own team and work: supporting your team’s functioning, children’s growth and well-being. Positive, development-oriented and solution-focused approach in teamwork and workplace. If you are interested, please apply and tell us more about yourself. We will begin interviews during the application period and can make a selection as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Students about to graduate are also considered. If a suitable candidate is not found, the position may be filled temporarily by an ineligible applicant. Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is a bold and relaxed employer offering an open working atmosphere and the opportunity to try new work methods. You will receive support with your work, with a broad multi-professional network around you. Learn more and read about experiences of Vantaa’s early childhood professionals. You’ll get: peer mentoring support for the first year, good opportunities for education and professional development, a safe and equal working environment, opportunities to influence via the management team, diverse staff benefits such as a sports & culture benefit, lunch benefit, and commuting benefit for public transport. We support employee well-being by enabling and promoting an active lifestyle. City employees can access discounted services at swimming pools, gyms and group exercise, as well as massage services. There are also often discounted tickets to cultural events. For those moving from outside the local area to Vantaa, relocation allowance of 1500 euros is paid after a six-month probationary period. Relocation area includes Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen, Nurmijärvi, Tuusula, Kerava, Järvenpää, Sipoo and Kirkkonummi. The relocation allowance applies to permanent positions and only for early childhood education teachers, special education teachers and daycare directors. Apply today and join us at #vantaaudutcolleague! Employment details: Qualification requirement: Early childhood education teacher (as per the Act on Early Childhood Education). Terms according to the Municipal Education Personnel collective agreement (OVTES). Salary: 3129,71 euros/month. An additional 15 euros/month is paid for those meeting the early childhood education teacher qualification requirements, and 37.88 euros/month for those with a Master of Education degree. Experience-based pay increases are 3–8%. Required licenses: Selected candidate must present a valid criminal background check. For candidates working with under-school-age children, a check for tuberculosis in the respiratory tract is required under the Communicable Diseases Act section 55. Number of positions: 2. Trial period: six months. Full-time. Application via the recruitment system. Applications open 21.08.2026 12:10, close 04.09.2026 16:00. Contact: daycare director Marianna Viitanen, 040 664 2797, marianna.viitanen@vantaa.fi; and daycare director Johanna Ahokas, 043 824 9240, johanna.ahokas@vantaa.fi. We value equality and diversity across backgrounds, ages, genders and languages. Submit your application via our recruitment system. The application window closes at 16:00 on 04.09.2026. Recruitment may include a video interview.