Early Childhood Education Teacher

The City of Helsinki is seeking an Early Childhood Education Teacher for a group of children under 3 years old at Longinoja Daycare. The role involves building the group's operational culture and learning environment, planning, implementing, developing, and evaluating pedagogical activities, and supporting children's individual learning in accordance with the Helsinki early childhood education and pre-primary education plan and the unit's operational plan. The workplace offers functional, calm facilities designed for diverse activities. The team is motivated and humorous, with a supervisor who supports professional development. Teachers have shared SAK time for support in their work. Longinoja Daycare is well-connected, located near services like Malmitalo and the library, and collaborates with nearby educational institutions. The ideal candidate is a sensitive and present pedagogue, open to collaboration, innovative, and eager to develop their own practices. The unit has received positive feedback for its small group activities, daily pedagogical planning, portfolios, and cooperation with parents. Requirements include eligibility according to the Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018) or equivalent degrees such as a Bachelor of Education, a suitable university of applied sciences degree, or previous equivalent qualifications (e.g., kindergarten teacher or social educator). Good oral and written Finnish language skills are required. A valid criminal record extract for working with children and a tuberculosis clearance for respiratory organs are mandatory.