Early Childhood Care Worker

At Karhuryhmä daycares, we believe that a young child's world is built on secure adults, hugs, presence, and a good ordinary everyday life. It is important to us that every child is seen, heard, and encountered as an individual. Karhulaakso daycare is located in the peaceful rural environment of Moisio, where nature is a natural part of daily activities. We are now looking for an early childhood care worker for the Polar Bears group of 3–4-year-olds. **Job Duties** Your work consists of caring for, educating, and supporting the learning of 3–4-year-old children as part of the daycare's daily routine. You will participate in the most important moments of the day – play, meals, outdoor activities, transitions, and learning together. Three- and four-year-olds practice interaction skills, independence, emotional skills, and working together. As an adult, you guide, encourage, and support children according to their developmental stage and celebrate their achievements. Together with the team, you plan and implement activities taking into account the children's interests as well as their age and developmental level. You collaborate with guardians and build a secure and predictable everyday life for the children through your actions. Nature is part of our daily life. The forest behind the daycare and our own lean-to shelter are in active use year-round. They provide children with opportunities for hiking, exploring nature, playing, and learning together. **We Expect From You** We hope for a warm and child-centered approach to work and a genuine interest in the growth and development of 3–4-year-old children. You encounter children sensitively, act naturally as part of the work community, and want to build a good everyday life for children. We value good interaction skills, ability to cooperate, initiative, and a desire to develop activities together with the team. Education in education and care suitable for the position. **We Offer** We offer a meaningful role where you can become part of a competent and caring work community. You will receive a good orientation and the opportunity to work in a daycare where encountering the child, cooperation, and activities in nature are part of the daily routine.