Early childhood teacher

We are seeking an early childhood teacher for the Kyyhkyspuiston Daycare, in the Metsäpupuh families group for 1–3-year-olds. The daycare is a small early education unit in Pohjois-Leppävaara, with four groups across two buildings. Two groups serve 1–3-year-olds and two groups serve 3–5-year-olds. Teams work closely together; the grounds include a nature-rich, spacious outdoor yard. Indoor spaces support learning, play, and varied small-group activities. The learning environment can be adapted to different and evolving needs. The city center services are nearby, and a forest excursion is accessible directly from the daycare yard. As an early childhood teacher, you will be responsible for the pedagogical documents of your child group as well as planning, implementing, developing and evaluating activities. You will be supported by a broad special educator, language and culture teacher, and school leadership. In Espoo, teachers receive mentoring and diverse training opportunities. A pedagogical team meets regularly within the unit, in which you participate. We emphasize a positive, development-oriented culture, warm atmosphere, humor, community, equality and respectful interaction. We value diverse, curriculum-based pedagogical work tailored to children's ways of learning, especially through play. Diversity in our community is a strength. The job name and address are: Kyyhkyspuiston päiväkoti, Kyyhkysmäki 8-10, 02650 Espoo. Work time: 38 h 15 min/week. The position is permanent starting 17.8.2026 or as agreed. Applications are considered during the application period. Selection made as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Please apply as soon as possible! Qualifications: The equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree in Education including early childhood education teacher training, or a polytechnic degree in social and health care with early childhood education training, or an equivalent vocational degree such as kindergarten teacher or social educator. Fresh graduates are considered. Excellent Finnish language skills (spoken and written) are required. A police background check is required. The tuberculosis risk screening requirement for those working with pre-school children applies. We value the ability to engage children and their parents with sensitivity, teamwork, humor, and initiative to continually develop our daycare. Welcome to join Espoo’s early childhood education to grow responsible and caring new generations. Contact: if you have questions, please reach out to the person responsible for additional information at keha.rekrytointi@espoo.fi.