Early Childhood Teacher

We are seeking an enthusiastic early childhood teacher to join Kielon Daycare in Vantaa. The role emphasizes listening to both children and their guardians with a positive and professional approach to each child’s strengths. You will be part of an innovative, encouraging and collaborative work community where warm and professional conduct, as well as teamwork, are valued. Our core aim in early childhood education is to meet the child and family genuinely and with mindful attention to each child’s needs. By joining us you will contribute to meaningful daily routines for children, with shared activities, learning and curiosity that reflect the interests of the child and are carried out in cooperation with the group and the team. Our workplace prioritizes child welfare and continuous professional development. You will have room for creativity and communication skills, and you can enjoy the sense of community. We support each other during everyday changing situations and are committed to our work and ongoing professional growth. Our team includes diverse competencies and we share them with one another. Our working atmosphere is pleasantly positive. Kielon Daycare opened newly in February and is located in the western part of Valkosource, in a well-connected area of Tikkurila. It is part of a service unit that also includes Lauhatien Daycare. Our learning environment extends beyond the daycare into environments that offer great opportunities for nature, movement, culture and outdoor activities. Our daycare operates with a three-educator model. We view openness and an attitude that embraces diversity of children and families as a strength. Knowledge of another foreign language is a plus. Welcome to our cheerful and professional team! If you are a friendly, positive and kind early childhood teacher, you are exactly the professional our children in Vantaa hope to meet. You can hear the wishes of Vantaa’s children from the Oppiva Vantaa YouTube channel. Interested? Call (Marjo p. 0503146327) or leave your application and we will contact you. We will start interviews during the application period and a suitable candidate may be selected immediately when found. Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is a bold and relaxed employer offering an open work atmosphere and the possibility to try new working methods. You will receive support from a broad multi-professional network around you. Learn more and read about the experiences of Vantaa’s early childhood professionals on YouTube. Here in Vantaa you will get: peer mentorship group support for the first working year, good opportunities for training to develop your work and professional skills, a safe and equal operating environment, opportunities to influence through the management team, diverse employee benefits such as exercise, wellbeing and culture benefits, lunch benefit and commuting allowance for public transport. We support the wellbeing of our staff by enabling and supporting an active lifestyle. City employees can also access discounted prices at swimming halls, gyms and group training, and often discounted tickets to cultural events. Vantaa pays relocation allowance of €1,500 to employees moving from outside the immediate area after a six-month trial period. The nearest municipalities include Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen, Nurmijärvi, Tuusula, Kerava, Järvenpää, Sipoo and Kirkkonummi. Relocation allowance applies to permanent positions and only for early childhood teachers, special education teachers and daycare directors. Please submit your application today and join our team. How to apply: via our recruitment system. The application deadline is 16:00. Recruitment may involve a video interview. Start date: 10.08.2026 12:00; application deadline: 24.08.2026 16:00.