Early Childhood Educator

The Finnish-language job posting describes a fixed-term, full-time position for an enthusiastic and committed colleague in the Swedish-language immersion preschool group at Päiväkoti Nuotti, Pukinmäki. The role involves planning and implementing pedagogically oriented care, upbringing and teaching in collaboration with other staff according to the unit plan, Helsinki early childhood education plan, preschool plan and the child’s early childhood education plan. The staff mix in most groups is 2 teachers and 1 childminder, with some teams having 2 employees and with social services professionals working together with teachers. The unit also includes an integrated special group with its own home base, Swedish immersion and forest group. The unit is located in a new building opened in 2024 and focuses on nature-based learning, linguistic development and social-emotional skills, with a strong emphasis on well-being. Requirements: a basic qualification in education and guidance or an equivalent suitable degree with extensive knowledge of child care, upbringing and teaching as part of the early childhood education act and related regulations; good Finnish and Swedish oral and written skills; a current criminal background check for work with children; and a TB clearance for those working with preschool-aged children. Desirable: good digital skills. Salary: 2645.56 EUR per month. Employment type: Permanent contract. Work location: Piaksupolku 5 A, 00720 Helsinki, Finland.