Early Childhood Education Teacher - Touhula Leikki Oy - Kalajoki, Finland

Your ideas turn into excursions – joy of learning under your guidance! We are looking for an early childhood education teacher at Touhula Kalajoki starting from autumn 2026! For us at Touhula, children and families are at the heart of everything. Together with them, we create a happy childhood and a good working life – the most loved daycare, which is a shared community. At Touhula, early childhood education is much more than plans and routines. It is about everyday insights and people who have the right to influence. Working in small groups provides an opportunity to be present and to influence children’s daily lives meaningfully. Perhaps you will be the new member of our team whose impact leaves a warm impression for the future? What kind of daycare is Touhula Kalajoki? Touhula Kalajoki is an art-themed, four-group daycare located in a quiet area in the center of Pohjankylä. We offer early childhood education as well as preschool education. Our art theme is reflected in our daily activities. We support children’s growth, development, and learning through various art forms such as music, crafts, drama, physical activity, and literature. Our facilities are new and spacious. We have our own gym and a versatile outdoor area. We go on weekly excursions in the local environment. The core principles of our activities are child-centeredness and small group activities. Small group work allows staff to utilize their strengths and interests. Our diverse work environment also offers staff the opportunity to develop their creativity and discover their inner artist! Your role as an early childhood education teacher As an early childhood education teacher, you will be the pedagogical leader and inspiring facilitator of your team. You will be responsible for planning your group’s activities and ensuring high-quality processes based on Touhula’s pedagogical annual plan, utilizing Touhula Rytmi. Your core tasks include: - Pedagogical leadership: overseeing daily pedagogy, small group activities, and creating diverse and safe learning environments. - Individual support: planning and assessing support measures for children in collaboration with multidisciplinary networks. - Customer experience: ensuring high-quality communication with families and fostering a positive atmosphere. - Team support: developing an inclusive feedback culture and supporting colleagues by leveraging team strengths. We care about your well-being Because you do the most important work in the world, we want to take good care of you. As an employee, you are entitled to: - Occupational health services at Pihlajalinna - Epassi benefit (200 €/year) - Well-being fund for shared recreational and work-related days (80 €/year) - Comprehensive orientation - High-quality pedagogical tools - Diverse training opportunities and continuing education stipends - An encouraging and innovative work culture where your ideas can make an impact We offer a competitive salary for early childhood education teachers, ranging from €2,792.02 to €3,293.23 per month. The final salary will depend on years of experience and any special skills that may warrant a personal salary supplement. During the interview, we can discuss the consideration of your special expertise and the specific placement within the salary range. What we expect from you - Ability to build open and professional communication with all stakeholders - Responsible work attitude and willingness to try new approaches - Valid criminal record certificate and infectious disease clearance - Qualification as an early childhood education teacher according to the Early Childhood Education Act We also consider early childhood education teacher students if needed. We value the joy of learning, which is why we support your qualification as a teacher with paid study days and a €1,000 stipend as part of our incentive program. Would you like to know more? Feel free to contact us – Daycare Manager Susanna Särkelä at 010 325 8689, available 9 am to 3 pm.