Early Childhood Education Teacher

Our daycare is growing and we need more early childhood education professionals. The location of Kalajärvi Daycare offers versatile opportunities for implementing sports and outdoor pedagogy. We have direct access to the forest from the yard! Kalajärvi Daycare moved to new premises in September 2025, and we are now looking for a warm-hearted and enthusiastic early childhood education teacher for a permanent position. In the coming academic year, your group will be for 2-5-year-olds, and your colleagues will include an early childhood education teacher, an early childhood education childcare worker, and an assistant. As an early childhood education teacher, you will be responsible, together with your team and other teachers in the work community, for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality pedagogy, as well as cooperation with parents. In collaboration with other early childhood education staff, you will ensure a positive atmosphere in our daycare where children can grow, develop, and learn safely. You will also be supported in your work by a comprehensive early childhood special education teacher. Our daycare has 11 groups for children aged 0-6. You will become part of a work community building a new operational culture in wonderful, movement-inviting premises and a nature-oriented environment. We have excellent facilities for small-group activities, which is one of our development goals. The daycare has two soft-play wrestling rooms, an atelier, and a great large gym. Children get to move here! A safe and calm atmosphere and warm interactions with everyone are important values for us. We value positive pedagogy and strength-based work. Different strengths are an asset, and you will get to use yours! Our staff is united by strong professional skills and an understanding of the significance of early childhood education work. We have many long-term employees, and familiar substitutes enjoy working with us! We offer the support of our mentoring program when you start your work as an early childhood education teacher. With the support of the mentoring group, you will become familiar with early childhood education in Espoo and learn to identify your own strengths and expertise. At the same time, you will gain materials for your own professional growth and well-being at work. You will be able to discuss the joys and challenges of the early stages of your career with an experienced mentor and meet other colleagues starting as early childhood education teachers. Workplace name and address: Kalajärven päiväkoti, Kalajärven puistotie 5, 02970 Espoo Working hours: 38 h 15 min/week The position is permanent starting August 31, 2026, or by agreement. We process applications and interview candidates during the application period. We make selections as soon as a qualified and suitable person is found. Please apply as soon as possible! This workplace is accessible. Eligibility requirement: Qualification according to the Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018). At least a Bachelor of Education degree that includes early childhood education teacher training, or a degree from a university of applied sciences in social services and health (early childhood education), or a previous equivalent college-level degree, e.g., a kindergarten teacher or social educator degree (Act 272/2005 and Decree no. 608/2005). Early childhood education teachers graduating soon will also be considered. We require a flexible approach to work, commitment to small-group activities, and good teamwork skills. Additionally, we require enthusiasm for developing your own expertise and creating a shared work culture for the daycare. We require good written and oral Finnish language skills and knowledge of the Early Childhood Education Act. The person selected for the position must present a criminal record extract as referred to in Section 6.2 of the Criminal Records Act. The Communicable Diseases Act requires the clarification of the risk of tuberculosis infection for those working with children under school age. We value a work approach emphasizing children's physical activity and nature pedagogy. We value the ability to meet children and their parents individually, appreciatively, and sensitively. We are looking for a person who: - acts sensitively and gently with children - considers small-group activity a fundamental pillar of daily life - has good teamwork skills and can work constructively with others - is flexible and enthusiastic about developing a new daycare with us Welcome to join us in raising a responsible and caring new generation! Pioneers' Espoo - courage to innovate, skill to develop Espoo is a city of pioneers. Our employer promise - courage to innovate, skill to develop - is reflected in our daily work as smooth operations, long-term development of expertise, and smart management. Together, we are building a city where the meaning of work is clear and expertise is valued. We support your professional learning and development, as well as the balancing of work and other life aspects through flexible practices. Our operations are based on openness and trust, and we treat each other with respect. We are committed to promoting equality and hope for experts of different ages, backgrounds, and languages in our work community.