Childcare Worker

We are looking for a childcare worker for the Swedish-speaking day care center Håkansböle in Vanda. You will join a knowledgeable, engaged and friendly team in a positive workplace culture that grows together. Our work is guided by the vision of Vanda city’s Swedish-language service area: We grow, play and learn together for a sustainable future. We value an inclusive, safe and sustainable working culture where the child’s best is always the focus. In the 2026–2027 academic year we will especially focus on language and communication, play, wellbeing. Our unit participates in the ProSmå project to strengthen children’s socio-emotional skills and promote positive interactions across the day care. A new day care, Silva, is planned to open in autumn 2027 to replace the current Håkansböle. The new center will provide modern facilities that support pedagogical work, cooperation and a sustainable daily life for children and staff. As a staff member you will have the opportunity to be part of an exciting journey and contribute to shaping the operation in the new day care with a focus on pedagogy, community and the child’s best. Job tasks: you provide children with security, care and support in daily routines; you are part of the pedagogical team and collaborate with multiprofessional actors; you actively contribute to developing an inclusive culture across the unit. We expect you to be able to work in teams, communicate safely and respectfully with children, colleagues and guardians, and respond to each child’s individual needs. We offer a warm and supportive work community, a workplace that bravely develops and tests new ways of working, and a focus on the wellbeing and participation of both children and adults. If you want to join our community, please get in touch – I would love to hear more about you and your strengths! Why choose Vanda? Vanda is a brave and relaxed employer offering an open working climate and opportunities to try new ways of working. You will receive support from the organization because you are surrounded by an extensive multiprofessional network. All this comes with great educational opportunities and support to develop your skills, a safe and equal corporate environment, and diverse employee benefits such as exercise and culture benefits, lunch benefits and public transport benefits. The city employees can also take advantage of discounted services at swimming pools, gyms, group training and massage providers, and discounted tickets to cultural events. Employment details: Qualifications: Childcare worker qualification under the Finnish Act on Early Childhood Education. In addition to the eligibility criteria we require good proficiency in Swedish. Conditions are determined by the municipal collective agreement AKTA. Salary: 2553.28 euros/month, plus any additional pay based on previous experience. Required checks: a valid criminal background check and evidence regarding health screening for communicable diseases. Number of positions: 1. Trial period: 4 months. Full-time. Type of employment: contract. Working time: 38 h 15 min/week. Contact: Daycare director Salmiheimo, Niko, 0503124823, niko.salmiheimo@vantaa.fi. Applications open 07.08.2026 12:00 and close 23.08.2026 16:00. Apply via our recruitment system. A video interview may be used in the process. The job is located at Håkansböle day care, Vanda.