Early Childhood Teacher
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Vantaa, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 11% higher. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€2,213–€3,520). The listed pay band (€3,130–€3,234) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 1059 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Early Childhood Teacher | €3,298/per month | €3,298/per month | €3,298/per month |
| All roles in Vantaa, Finland | €2,213/per month | €2,766/per month | €3,520/per month |
| From job ad (Mid-Level) | €3,130/per month | €3,182/per month | €3,234/per month |
Havukallion day care in Vantaa is seeking a permanent early childhood teacher starting 1 September 2026. The day care is located in a nature-friendly, wooded residential area with good transport links. The facility has been renovated and five child groups operate there. The role involves shaping a warm, safe, and playful daily life for each child, recognizing strengths, encouraging and praising. Pedagogy focuses on emotional and interaction skills and language development. A broad specialist teacher and developmental teacher support the pedagogy; ProVaka operating model is used. The team is experienced and professional; there is support and room for humor in the workday. The unit also hosts student teachers as a field daycare. We value flexibility, development-mindedness, and collaboration. Good Finnish language skills are required. Application deadline is 28 August 2026 at 16:00. The city offers mentorship, training, a safe environment, opportunities to influence through leadership, and varied staff benefits including sport, wellness, and culture allowances, lunch benefit, and commuting support. Salary 3129.71–3234 EUR/month with extra allowances for degrees and experience 3–8%. A six-month probation applies. Contact: Riikka Saarinen, day care director, riikka.saarinen@vantaa.fi, 08:00–16:00.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Support pedagogy and child development
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
- Participate in mentoring student teachers
- Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment
Requirements
- Good Finnish language skills (spoken and written)
- Flexible, cooperative and development-minded
- Ability to work with children
- Teamwork skills
Benefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Application
- 2Possible video interview
- 3Selection
- 4Offer
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