Social Pedagogue in Early Childhood Education

Vantaa City, Education and Learning, Early Childhood Education at Y.E.S. Daycare (bilingual Finnish and English) invites applications for a permanent position in the role of a social pedagogue in early childhood education. The person will be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating pedagogical activities, and for contributing to family cooperation. The role involves promoting community and inclusion in collaboration with guardians and other child-family actors, developing services and new practices to support child and family well-being, and guiding children, families and guardians. The daycare is located on Hagelstamintie in Pasila, Vantaa, with 8 groups including 2 preschool groups. The daycare’s classrooms serve children aged 3–5 years. We are looking for social pedagogues with a positive, professional approach who value teamwork, listening to children with sensitivity, and supporting each child as an individual, while fostering growth, development and learning as a positive path for each child. The unit uses the ProVaka framework for social skills support, and we expect staff to act according to its principles. Interested? Please submit your application; we will contact you. Interviews may begin during the application period and a suitable candidate may be found earlier. Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is a bold and relaxed employer with an open working atmosphere and room to try new methods. You will receive support from a large multidisciplinary network. We offer opportunities for professional development, a peer group for social pedagogues, a safe and equitable work environment, and a range of staff benefits (e.g., exercise, wellbeing and culture benefits, meal benefit and commuting benefit). We also provide access to discounted services at pools, gyms and group training, as well as culture event tickets. If you are about to graduate, we value fresh perspectives as well. Employment details: Qualification required – Social Pedagogue in Early Childhood Education (as per Early Childhood Education Act). Proficiency in Finnish and English (spoken and written) is required. Multicultural work experience is a plus. Terms follow KVTES. Salary: 3113–3218 EUR/month; experience allowance 3–8%. Criminal background check required. Full-time position; 38 h 15 min/week daytime work. Contact: Daycare Director Marja-Sisko Pohjola, +35840 767 1380, marja-sisko.pohjola@vantaa.fi. Application deadline: 16:00. Interviews may include video.