Early Childhood Teacher

We are seeking an enthusiastic early childhood teacher to join our team at Kielon day care in Vantaa. As an early childhood professional you listen attentively to children and their guardians, and contribute to an innovative, encouraging and collaborative work community where warmth and professional conduct are valued. The role focuses on meeting the child and family in a genuine, unhurried way, and paying attention to each child’s needs individually and sensitively. By joining our team you will contribute to meaningful everyday life for the child and family, with shared activity, learning, and wonder about the child’s interests in collaboration with the group and the team. Our work community is of diverse expertise, and we share knowledge with one another. Our atmosphere is cheerful and positive. Kielon day care opened in February and is located in Tikkurila, Viertola district, with good transport connections. It is part of a service unit including Lauhatien day care. Our learning environment expands beyond the day care, offering opportunities for field trips to nature, sports, culture and outdoor spaces. Our day care operates with a three-educator model. We value an open attitude toward diversity of children and families. Proficiency in another foreign language is an advantage. Join our joyful and professional team. If you are a friendly, positive and kind early childhood teacher, you are the kind of teacher our children in Vantaa hope to meet. You can hear the wishes of Vantaa’s children for an early childhood teacher on the Oppiva Vantaa YouTube channel. Interested? Call (Marjo p. 0503146327) or submit your application, and we will contact you. We will start interviews during the application period and may select the right person as soon as found. Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is an ambitious and relaxed employer offering an open workplace atmosphere and the opportunity to try new working methods. You will receive support from a wide multi-professional network. Read more and learn about the experiences of Vantaa’s early childhood professionals. You will receive: mentoring support in the first working year, opportunities for training and professional development, a safe and equal work environment, and influence opportunities through the management team. A range of staff benefits including a sports & culture benefit, meals benefit, and public-transport commuting benefit. We support staff wellbeing by promoting a physically active lifestyle. City employees can access discounted services at swimming pools, gyms, group training and massage providers; there are often discounted tickets to cultural events. Vantaa offers a relocation allowance of EUR 1500 for employees moving from outside the local area after a six-month probationary period. The local municipalities covered include Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen, Nurmijärvi, Tuusula, Kerava, Järvenpää, Sipoo and Kirkkonummi. Submit your application today and join our team. Job details: Minimum qualification: Varhaiskasvatuksen opettaja (as required by the Varhaiskasvatuslaki). Terms aligned with the Municipal Education Personnel collective agreement (OVTES). Salary: 3129.46–3234.53 EUR/month. An additional 15 EUR/month is paid for the degree meeting the Early Childhood Education teaching qualification, and 37.88 EUR/month for a master’s degree in pedagogy. Experience-based allowances range 3–8%. Background checks required. 1 position; six-month probation. Full-time; permanent contract; 38 h 15 min/week. Contact: Daycare Director Marjo Marttinen, 050 3146327, marjo.marttinen@vantaa.fi; weekdays 9–15. The City of Vantaa values diversity and equal treatment for all applicants. Apply through our recruitment system by the stated deadline. Interviews may be conducted by video. Application period: 10.08.2026 12:00 – 24.08.2026 16:00.