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Pilke guides children gently on their learning journey. Our early childhood education includes learning through play and gentle interaction. We see and recognize the unique abilities of every child and support their strengths. Pilke's goal is to be the best in the early childhood education sector in Finland. This goal is achieved by working together. We are looking for an Early Childhood Education Childcare Worker for Pilke Sävelpolku daycare in Mikkeli. This position is for you if you want to utilize your expertise, develop and brainstorm new ideas, and leave your own personal mark on creating a good day for the children and your colleagues. Work begins in August 2026. Pilke Sävelpolku music daycare opened in Poikolanrinne, Tupala, in August 2018. We offer high-quality early childhood education and pre-primary education in a warm and safe environment. Every child is met as an individual – gently and respectfully. Our day includes both fast-paced activities and leisurely moments. We play, explore, and discover together. An adult's embrace and support are always close by. Music is a natural part of our everyday life. It brings rhythm to the day, evokes emotions, and supports the child's learning in many ways. Children's daily activities include: - singing and nursery rhymes - playing instruments and various rhythms - moving and dancing to music - improvisation Our goal is to provide experiences of success and inspire children to find their own way of experiencing and making music. We hope for a strong pedagogical approach, a positive and active attitude, good interaction skills, and the ability to meet children authentically. Our way of working is solution-oriented, and we encourage trying new things. In Pilke's daycares, work is divided among the adults working with the children so that everyone has time to focus on their own work and do it as well as possible. Requirements The qualification requirement is a suitable vocational qualification in social and health care (childhood educator or practical nurse including the training program for the care and education of children and youth) or another equivalent degree, e.g., childcare worker or daycare teacher. The selected person must present a criminal record extract required for those working with children in accordance with Section 6, subsection 2 of the Criminal Records Act (770/1993). What we offer - Monthly salary 2449.58-2649.79€ /month (from 1.8.2026 2510.82-2716.03€ /month) based on experience (Helsinki metropolitan area), - Monthly salary 2415.76-2612.33€ /month (from 1.8.2026 2476.15-2677.64 € /month) based on experience (Rest of Finland), - Support for training and qualification in accordance with the 2030 qualification requirements, - An inspiring, agile, and gentle operating culture where early childhood education expertise is genuinely valued, - A work community committed to acting in the best interest of the child, - The opportunity to work in specialized early childhood education with music, - High-quality indoor air - Versatile employment benefits, such as good occupational health services, an outdoor jacket, bicycle, massage, and leisure benefits.