Early Childhood Education Teacher

**EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER – BECOME PART OF PIKKU-SANTRA'S WARM EVERYDAY LIFE** We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, humorous, and genuinely caring early childhood education teacher for a permanent position at the Pikku-Santra daycare center in Siikainen. If you enjoy a small, home-like daycare environment, value a peaceful working atmosphere, and want to focus on high-quality early childhood education, this place may be for you. Work begins on September 1, 2026, or as agreed. For us, work is about learning together, gaining insights, and building good days for children. As an early childhood education teacher, you will act as the pedagogical expert for the children's group and lead the team's pedagogical work. You will have the opportunity to plan, develop, and implement activities with your own approach and support children's growth and learning together with a skilled team. We hope for strong pedagogical expertise, good teamwork and interaction skills, and a desire to develop the entire work community. It is important to us that every child is met with warmth and respect. We offer you meaningful work and an encouraging work community. Join us in building an everyday life where every day is a good day for the child. Our daycare center has been operating for a long time, and its safe, cozy, and nature-oriented environment provides excellent facilities for play, learning, and movement throughout the year. The daycare center has groups for 1-3-year-olds and 3-5-year-olds. Eligibility requirements are determined according to Section 26 of the Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018). Pre-primary education qualification is considered an advantage in the selection process. Send your CV and application by **Monday, August 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM**: - by email: kirjaamo@siikainen.fi or - by post: Siikaisten kunta, Kankaanpääntie 1A, 29810 SIIKAINEN The person selected for the position must provide a health certificate (KVhL Section 7) before the start of employment and present a criminal record extract in accordance with Act 504/2002. The position has a four-month probationary period. We follow OVTES regarding remuneration and employment terms. For more information, please contact Wellbeing Director Jenni Jokiranta, tel. 044 720 1047 If necessary, we can assist in finding accommodation. Come and help us build a safe, joyful, and meaningful everyday life with children – we are waiting for you! **Criminal record extracts required for the job** - Working with children requires a criminal record extract based on the Act on the Checking of the Criminal Background of Persons Working with Children (504/2002).