Early Childhood Education Teacher, Näätäpuisto Daycare Center - Vantaan ammattiopisto Varia - Vantaa, Finland

Vantaa City, Education and Learning, Early Childhood Education Näätäpuisto Daycare Center Siilireitti 12, 01480 Vantaa Employment duration: Permanent from 03.08.2026 or as agreed - Hello to you, sensitive and positive early childhood education teacher – welcome to work at Näätäpuisto Daycare Center! We are seeking an early childhood education teacher for a permanent position starting on 3 August 2026 at Näätäpuisto Daycare Center. Näätäpuisto Daycare Center is located near Korson center in a cozy residential area with good public transportation connections. The daycare is about a ten-minute walk from Korson train station. The Näätäpuisto unit includes Näätäpuisto Daycare Center and Maarukka Daycare Center. We work closely together and share expertise. Our daycare was renovated in August 2025, and we offer modern, fresh, and pedagogically supportive spaces for daily use. The facilities enable versatile small group activities, flexible learning environments, and high-quality early childhood education. The shared spaces support play, calm work, and daily activities for various needs. As an early childhood education teacher, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating pedagogical activities for the children’s group in accordance with the early childhood education plan. You will act as a pedagogical guide within your team and create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring daily environment for children together with other staff. Our unit also employs a comprehensive special education teacher and a development teacher. Your work will emphasize: - Child-centered and goal-oriented pedagogy - Sensitive and warm interaction with children and families - Play-based learning and small group activities - Close cooperation with the team, the work community, guardians, and other expert networks We hope you have: - Qualification as an early childhood education teacher - A sensitive approach and professional attitude - Good communication and teamwork skills - Flexibility and a development-oriented mindset - An active interest in developing pedagogical activities - Good spoken and written skills in Finnish We value an attitude that respects children and families, is inclusive, and a genuine presence in everyday situations – as a pedagogical guide and a safe adult. We offer you: - A permanent position in an enthusiastic and committed work community - Modern, recently renovated facilities to support pedagogical work - Opportunities to develop and implement high-quality early childhood education based on the curriculum - Meaningful work to promote children’s overall well-being - An encouraging and supportive work environment Interested? Submit your application and join us in building a good everyday life for children at Näätäpuisto Daycare Center! Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is a bold and relaxed employer that offers an open work environment and opportunities to try new work and operational methods. You will receive support in your work, as you are surrounded by a broad multidisciplinary cooperation and support network. Read more and learn about experiences of early childhood education professionals in Vantaa [here.](https://www.vantaa.fi/fi/kaupunki-ja-paatoksenteko/toissa-vantaalla/toihin-vantaan-varhaiskasvatukseen) What you get in Vantaa: - Peer mentoring support for the first year of work - Good training opportunities to develop your work and professionalism - A safe and equitable working environment - Opportunities to influence, for example, through the management team - Various employee benefits, such as sports, well-being, and cultural benefits, lunch benefits, and travel allowances for public transport We support staff well-being by enabling and promoting an active lifestyle. City employees can benefit from discounted services at swimming halls, gyms, group exercise, and massage providers. There are also often discounted tickets for cultural events. Vantaa pays 1500 euro in relocation allowance to those moving from outside the neighboring municipalities after a six-month probation period. The neighboring municipalities include Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen, Nurmijärvi, Tuusula, Kerava, Järvenpää, Sipo, and Kirkkonummi. The relocation allowance applies to permanent positions and only to early childhood education teachers, special education teachers, and daycare managers. Apply today and #vantaudu to become our colleague! Job details: Qualification requirement: Early childhood education teacher (qualification according to the Early Childhood Education Act) In addition to the qualification, we require: Good spoken and written skills in Finnish. Terms of employment are governed by the Municipal Education Personnel Collective Agreement (OVTES). Salary: 3129.46-3234.53 EUR/month (including August general increase). An additional 15 EUR/month is paid for those with a qualification as an early childhood education teacher, and 37.88 EUR/month for those with a Master of Education degree. Experience-based salary supplement of 3-8%. Required permits: The selected person must present a valid criminal background check. For those working with children under school age, a tuberculosis examination report is required (Tartuntatautilaki § 55). Number of positions: 1 Probation period: 6 months Full-time/part-time: Full-time Type of employment: Employment contract Working hours: 38 hours 15 minutes/week Contact: Daycare Manager Höckerstedt, Sonya 040 1594695 sonya.hockerstedt@vantaa.fi On leave from 22.6 to 14.7 and reachable from 15.7 onwards