Early years teacher

We are looking for a qualified early childhood teacher for a permanent position starting 28 September 2026. Our unit consists of three separate locations: Kauklahden Daycare, Hansakallio School’s pre‑primary, and Pikku-Karhun Daycare. We are now seeking a teacher for the Pikku-Karhun unit, and during this term you would work with the Mesikämmenien group for ages 2–5. Pikku-Karhun Daycare is located in Karhusaari, in a quiet detached-house neighborhood. Currently our daycare has three groups for children aged 1–5 years. We are a warm, idyllic daycare at the forest’s edge, with a nature‑oriented approach and use of the nearby environment. At Pikku-Karhun we create a good operating and learning environment for children in collaboration with families. Our strength is community. Children’s interests guide planning and are at the center of activities. As a early childhood teacher you are responsible for the pedagogical planning, implementation, evaluation and development of your own group together with your team. Your teammate will be another early childhood teacher, a child caretaker and an assistant. You work well with other teams and maintain close cooperation with families and networks. Job title and address: Pikku-Karhun Daycare, Tervamäki 2, 02810 Espoo. Working hours: 38 h 15 min/week. The position is permanent starting 28 September 2026. Applications are reviewed during the application period and interviews conducted as suitable candidates are found. Please apply as soon as possible. Qualification requirement: According to the Child Welfare Act (540/2018) the required qualification. At least a Bachelor’s degree in education including preschool teacher training, or a degree in social and health care (varhaiskasvatus) from a university of applied sciences, or a prior equivalent vocational qualification, e.g. kindergarten teacher or social educator. Newly graduating early childhood teachers are also considered. Knowledge of the early childhood curriculum and the ability to lead a team in a team‑lead role are required. The successful candidate must present a criminal record extract as required by the Criminal Records Act section 6.2. Tuberculosis screening is required for those working with under‑school‑age children. We value humor, persistence and ingenuity in everyday situations, along with good teamwork and a drive to develop our daycare operations. We hope you are development‑minded and have a positive work attitude, inclusive values and strong interaction skills. We value play as the basis of activity. Welcome to join us in nurturing a responsible and caring new generation. Espoo’s pioneers – courage to renew and skill to develop – are visible in our everyday work, with open collaboration and long‑term professional growth. We support your professional learning and work–life balance with flexible practices. Our operations are based on openness and trust, and we strive for equality by welcoming colleagues of different ages, backgrounds and languages. For questions related to the vacancy, contact the person providing more information. For questions regarding special needs, please contact keha.rekrytointi@espoo.fi. See more: https://www.esitteemme.fi/espoonrekry/MailView/