Daycare Director

We are seeking a bilingual daycare director for a permanent position in Vaasa for our client, Verkanappulat Oy. In this role, you will lead a small daycare center where high-quality early childhood education, staff well-being, and interacting with children are at the heart of operations. We are looking for a present and development-oriented leader who wants to holistically influence the unit's operations and build a safe, learning, and inspiring operational culture together with the staff. The employment is permanent, and the position starts by August 1, 2026, at the latest. An earlier start is possible by agreement. Your Tasks As the daycare director, you are responsible for the overall management of the unit. You will lead operations goal-orientedly, develop daily practices and pedagogy, and participate in group activities when necessary. You will be a visible part of the daycare's daily life, interacting with children, guardians, and staff. You will work as part of the regional daycare directors' team, receiving continuous support and sparring from colleagues and your supervisor. The role includes, among other things: Staff management and work ability support * guiding, supporting, and developing staff * participating in recruitment * work ability management and promoting occupational well-being Building a learning and encouraging operational culture * strengthening a psychologically safe and inclusive work community * developing an operational culture that supports continuous learning together with staff Operational management * ensuring the smoothness of daily operations * resource management * coordinating safety matters * procurement * organizing catering and cleaning Pedagogical leadership * developing pedagogy, quality, and evaluation * ensuring the implementation of group goals * managing and monitoring support processes for children Cooperation and client relations * cooperating with families and the municipality * monitoring child numbers and occupancy rates * reporting to the regional manager What we offer you? * a meaningful and impactful leadership role * functional structures and support from the regional leadership team * new, pleasant, and functional premises * the opportunity to influence your own job description * comprehensive orientation and support at the start * competitive employee benefits Additionally, we offer: * Epassi benefit * a leadership training program * extensive occupational healthcare * leisure accident insurance * performance-based pay based on the entire group's results Remuneration is determined according to the collective agreement for the private social services sector: salary class G28 F + experience supplement. Additionally, a personal supplement may be paid based on, for example, a Master's degree in Educational Sciences. What we expect from you? We expect you to have the qualifications of a daycare director and experience in early childhood education management or supervisory roles. You will succeed in this role if you enjoy leading and developing people and ensuring the smoothness of daily operations. We hope you have: * daycare director qualifications (e.g., Bachelor's or Master's degree in Educational Sciences, Social Services degree with teacher qualifications, or other suitable qualifications) * experience in supervisory work, early childhood education, and change management * understanding of pedagogical leadership and result-responsible operations * strong line management skills and the ability to manage daily operations while supporting staff * good cooperation and interaction skills * fluent skills in Finnish and Swedish Interested? Send your application as soon as possible, as we process applications during the application period. You may mention your salary expectations and possible start date in your application. All inquiries, contacts, and applications regarding the position are handled through MediPower. We kindly ask you not to send applications or contacts directly to the client company. Working with children requires a criminal record extract in accordance with the Act on the Checking of the Criminal Background of Persons Working with Children (504/2002). Further information: HR Consultant Robin Kuloaro robin.kuloaro@medipower.fi