Early Childhood Education Teacher

Porvoo City’s early childhood education services are looking for an Early Childhood Education Teacher for a permanent employment relationship starting on 4 January 2027. Tallberga Daycare Centre has modern, pleasant and bright premises. Our yard invites children to play and move. We organise varied outdoor activities. Children’s thoughts and wishes form the basis for planning activities. Children can feel part of the community. Small-group activities allow us to take account of children’s individual needs and strengths and adapt activities accordingly. As an Early Childhood Education Teacher, you are responsible for teaching, upbringing and care in the children’s group and participate in developing the pedagogy of the entire operating unit. Together with your team, you are responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating and developing the group’s activities. Together with the early childhood education social services professional, you are responsible for cooperation with the group’s guardians and participate in ensuring children’s involvement in the group’s activities. The position requires: - Strong pedagogical expertise - A sensitive and appreciative approach to meeting children and guardians - Teamwork skills - The ability to plan, organise and evaluate your own and your team’s work - The ability to lead a team and coordinate activities smoothly We value: - Good collaboration and interaction skills - Good skills as a colleague - A flexible approach to work - An interest in developing activities together with the team - Digital skills, which are an important part of the role because they support planning, documentation and communication Porvoo’s early childhood education services offer a child-friendly environment that supports children’s growth and learning. We invest in varied operating environments, high-quality premises and continuous development. We support both language groups equally. We provide regular training for staff and take care of working conditions. We encourage our staff to pursue further training and develop their skills along their career path in early childhood education. We ensure a smooth start with a comprehensive induction programme. You will receive support from the work community and manager, as well as from early childhood education experts and special education teachers. An assistant daycare director role is being piloted in Porvoo. The qualification requirement is eligibility under the Act on Early Childhood Education and Care (540/2018). Working time is 38.25 hours per week. Pay is determined according to the UKTA level-based salary. The job-related salary for a person who meets the qualification requirements is €3,099.60–€3,212.86 per month. In addition to the level-based salary, a qualification supplement of €15 per month is paid. Before the appointment is confirmed, the selected person must present a criminal record extract in accordance with the Act on Checking the Criminal Background of Persons Working with Children (504/2002) and an approved screening questionnaire concerning tuberculosis infection under section 55 of the Communicable Diseases Act. The probationary period is half the length of the employment relationship, but no more than six months. HOW TO APPLY: Send your application through the Apply now link by 6 November 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Candidates invited to interview will be selected on the basis of their applications. Applicants are asked to describe their suitability for the work they are applying for.