Early Childhood Education Special Education Teacher

The job posting is for a bilingual (Finnish and English) early childhood education specialist teacher at Y.E.S. Daycare, attached to Vantaa City, Education and Learning, Early Childhood Education. The daycare operates as part of the Vantaa International School and has up to 154 children. The teacher will assess children's support needs, plan and implement support, and evaluate support in collaboration with other staff. The role includes developing an inclusive culture in the unit together with the day-care director. Main duties include guiding planning and evaluation processes for support and targeting support appropriately, with emphasis on pedagogical expertise and close cooperation with various stakeholders. The position involves collaboration with staff, the daycare director, and other participants in child and family services. Requirements include strong expertise in special education, a joyful and encouraging team player attitude, ability to recognize each child's individuality, willingness to learn and develop, and strong written and oral Finnish skills. We offer an international work community that values openness, opportunities to participate in decision-making, and a climate that supports renewal and development. The unit uses ProVaka as a methodology to support children's social skills. The employer supports employee well-being and professional development and offers benefits such as health and wellness opportunities, through access to city facilities, and stress the importance of work-life balance. The position is a permanent full-time contract with a 38 h 15 min/week schedule, day work, starting 01.09.2026 or as agreed. Salary is governed by the Municipal Educational personnel collective agreement; gross pay 3593.77-3751.06 EUR/month, with additional allowances for qualifications and master’s degree, and a seniority-based increment of 3-8%. A criminal background check is required. The job site is in Vantaa; relocation grant of 1500 EUR is offered for moves from outside the local area after a six-month probationary period, for permanent jobs in early childhood education roles. Interested applicants should contact the daycare director, Marja-Sisko Pohjola (phone +35840 767 1380, marja-sisko.pohjola@vantaa.fi) with availability 14.00–15.00. Application deadline: 18.08.2026 16:00; applications via recruitment system. Video interview may be part of the process. Location: Vantaa, Finland