Early Years Teacher

Motivated early childhood teacher wanted! Join Painiittyn day care, where your work is valued by both supervisors and children's guardians. The position is in a group of children under 3 years, with Sari (teacher) and Johanna (caregiver) as colleagues. Thanks to a large working community, Painiittyn teachers enjoy strong collegial support, including pedagogical teams meeting three times a month. Our staff are united by strong professionalism and an understanding of the meaningfulness of early childhood education. Core values are positive pedagogy, play and movement. Painiitty Day Care offers a modern learning environment and excellent facilities for physical activity. We expect all educators to be interested in supporting and developing children's gross motor skills and to be eager to activate daily movement. Nearby forests and local recreational facilities are part of our learning environment. In our workplace every contribution is an important part of the whole. Evaluation and development of operations is central for us all. You will have the opportunity to develop your own competence and learn together with the whole team. You’ll find the atmosphere energetic and humorous, so you’ll be welcomed into the group easily. According to Espoo city’s internal climate survey, our unit is recommended as a good workplace. Painiitty Early Childhood Education Unit consists of two adjacent buildings (built in 2015 and 2019). We are located in Pohjois-Leppävaara, near the border of Helsinki and Vantaa. Painiittiin is accessible by public transport: a direct bus from Painiityn tie to Leppävaara station and onward to Vantaa and Ring Road 1; from Konala walking distance to the daycare. Workplace name and address: Painiityn päiväkoti, Painiityntie 21. 02680 Espoo Working hours: 38 h 15 min/week The position is permanent, fixed-term until 31.12.2026. Applications are reviewed during the application period. We will hire as soon as a suitable candidate is found. This job is accessible. Qualification requirement: Varhaiskasvatuslains (540/2018) eligibility. At least degree in education including early childhood teacher training, or social and health care bachelor's degree (early childhood education) or an equivalent vocational degree, e.g. kindergarten teacher or social educator (Law 272/2005 and Decree 608/2005). Newly graduating early childhood teachers are considered. We require good teamwork skills and a sensitive approach. The successful candidate must present a criminal record extract as required by law. Tuberculosis risk screening is required by law for people working with pre-school children. We value previous experience with under-3s. Welcome to join our team to foster a responsible and caring new generation! Espoo — courage to innovate, skill to develop. Espoo is a city of pioneers. Our employer promise — courage to innovate, skill to develop — is reflected in our daily work, professional development and wise leadership. We are building together a city where work has meaning and expertise is valued. We support your professional learning and development as well as a good balance of work and life with flexible practices. Our operations are based on openness and trust, and we treat each other with respect. We are committed to promoting equality and welcome a workforce of varied ages, backgrounds and languages. For questions about the position or recruitment process please contact the person providing extra information about the position. For questions about special needs contact: keha.rekrytointi@espoo.fi. We handle inquiries confidentially. Read more: https://www.esitteemme.fi/espoonrekry/MailView/