Daycare Center Director Vaasa

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We are seeking a bilingual daycare center director for Verkanappulat Oy for a permanent position in Vaasa. In this role you will lead a small daycare where high-quality early childhood education, staff well-being and child-centered care are at the core. We are looking for an engaged and development-oriented leader who wants to influence the unit’s operation comprehensively and build a safe, learning-focused and inspiring culture together with staff. The position is permanent, starting by 1 August 2026 at the latest, with earlier start possible by agreement. Responsibilities include: leading overall operations of the unit, guiding staff, participation in recruitment, supporting wellbeing; building a psychologically safe and inclusive workplace; developing operations that support continuous learning; ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, resource management, safety coordination, and procurement; organizing food services and cleaning; educational leadership, ensuring group interventions and student support processes; cooperation with families and the municipality; reporting to the area manager. What we offer: meaningful leadership role, regional leadership team support, modern facilities, opportunity to influence your own job description, thorough onboarding, competitive benefits including Epassi benefit, leadership training program, extensive occupational health care, accident insurance for free time, performance pay based on group results, and salary according to the private social services sector collective agreement: pay grade G28 F plus experience allowance; personal increments possible based on a Master’s in Education. Requirements: the candidate must hold daycare director qualification (e.g., Bachelor or Master of Education, Social Services professional with teacher qualification, or other suitable qualification); experience in leadership, early childhood education, and change management; understanding of pedagogical leadership and outcome-based operations; strong leadership by proximity; good collaboration and communication skills; fluency in Finnish and Swedish; police record check required for work with children. To apply, please submit as soon as possible; you may indicate salary expectations and possible start date in your application. All inquiries and applications are handled through MediPower. Do not contact the client directly. For more information: HR consultant Robin Kuloaro, robin.kuloaro@medipower.fi