Early Childhood Educator for Pilke Daycares in Jyväskylä Area - Pilke päiväkodit Oy - Helsinki, Finland

Pilke gently guides children on their learning journey. Our early childhood education includes learning through play and gentle interaction. We recognize and support each child's unique abilities and strengths. Pilke aims to be the best in Finland in the early childhood education sector. This goal is achieved through teamwork. We are looking for an Early Childhood Educator for Pilke daycares in Jyväskylä. The position suits you if you want to utilize your skills, develop and innovate, and leave your personal mark to create a good day for children and colleagues. The work begins on August 3, 2026. There are five Pilke daycares in Jyväskylä: Pilke Verso Keljonkangas, Pilke Satulinna, Pilke Meritähti Kuokkala, Pilke Playschool in the city center, and Pilke Mannisenmäki Palokka. We expect you to have a strong pedagogical approach, a positive and active attitude, good interaction skills, and the ability to genuinely connect with children. Our working method is solution-oriented, and we encourage trying new things. At Pilke daycares, work is divided among adults working with children so that everyone has time to focus on their tasks and do them as well as possible. We are particular about: - Qualification requirement: a relevant basic degree in social and health care (child supervisor or practical nurse including child and youth care education) or an equivalent degree, e.g., child caregiver or daycare worker. The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract as required by law. We want to offer you: - A monthly salary of €2,449.58-€2,649.79 (from August 1, 2026, €2,510.82-€2,716.03) depending on experience (PK-seutu), - A monthly salary of €2,415.76-€2,612.33 (from August 1, 2026, €2,476.15-€2,677.64) depending on experience (Other Finland), - Support for training and qualification according to the 2030 qualification requirements, - An inspiring, agile, and gentle working culture that genuinely values early childhood education expertise, - A work community committed to acting in the child's best interest, - Opportunities to work in specialized early childhood education areas such as languages, physical activity, science, and music, - Various employment benefits, including good occupational health services, outdoor jacket, bicycle, massage, and activity benefits. See more here. If you read this and see yourself in it, send your application — we would be happy to have you among our good day makers! Would you like to learn more about Pilke and our way of working? The power of gentleness is not just a slogan for Pilke daycares; it reflects how we work and how we connect with children and adults. Read more about what the power of gentleness means to us at Pilke. Pilke daycares Ltd. At Pilke, children's learning and growth are supported and created through activity, professionalism, pedagogical expertise, ensuring children's participation, adaptable learning environments, and a supportive and motivating atmosphere. We are Finland's largest private daycare chain, with over 2,500 professionals working across Finland in daycares, preschools, and after-school clubs.