Child Care Worker

Pilke guides children gently on their learning path. Our early childhood education includes learning through play and gentle interaction. We see and recognize the unique abilities of every child and support their strengths. Pilke's goal is to be the best in the early childhood education sector in Finland. This goal is achieved by working together. We are looking for an Early Childhood Care Worker for Pilke Revontuli in Rovaniemi. This position is for you if you want to utilize your expertise, develop and brainstorm new ideas, and leave your own personal mark on creating a good day for the children and your colleagues. Work begins on 01.09.2026 or by agreement. We recruit as soon as suitable candidates are found. Pilke Revontuli is a colorful and international daycare center in the middle of Rovaniemi's services, yet close to the nature of Lapland. We are a nature- and English-language-oriented daycare. These emphases are visible in daily activities through excursions, art, science, literature, and music. We cherish universal values and grow together in understanding the diversity of the world. In our work community, we value everyone's unique expertise and important role as a member of the community. We want to build modern early childhood education centered on our children and families, as well as the well-being of our professionals. We are looking for a gentle childcare worker who does early childhood education work with a big heart and is committed to our values: gentle, playful, determined, and committed. We work for the child. Every family is also an important member of our community. We are also looking for a colleague who wants to join us and help build our daycare together. We hope you have a strong pedagogical approach, a positive and active attitude, good interaction skills, and the ability to meet children authentically. Our way of working is solution-oriented, and we encourage trying new things. In Pilke's daycares, work is divided among the adults working with children so that everyone has time to focus on their own work and do it as well as possible. Requirements The qualification requirement is a suitable vocational qualification in the social and health care sector (childcare guide or practical nurse including the children and youth care and education training program) or another equivalent degree, e.g., childcare worker and daycare worker. The selected person must present a criminal record extract required for those working with children according to Section 6, Paragraph 2 of the Criminal Records Act (770/1993). What we offer - Monthly salary 2415.76-2612.33 according to experience (Other Finland), - An inspiring, agile, and gentle operating culture where early childhood education expertise is genuinely valued, - A work community committed to acting in the best interest of the child, - The opportunity to work in specialized early childhood education, including languages, sports, science, and music, - Diverse employment benefits, such as good occupational health services, an outdoor jacket, and bicycle, massage, and leisure benefits. We expect the following from the applicant: - Required qualifications for the position - Ability to meet children authentically - Strong pedagogical approach - Finnish language Additionally, the following are an advantage: - English language skills - Good interaction skills