Childcare Worker

Pilke gently guides children on their learning path. 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 Käpälämäki daycare in Hiekkaharju, Vantaa. 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. The work starts on September 14, 2026, and ends on December 18, 2026. Pilke Käpälämäki daycare is a small and warm-hearted two-group daycare near the Hiekkaharju train station. We are a close-knit community of children, families, and staff where everyone is important. Our professional and committed staff supports children's growth and learning individually in an encouraging and safe atmosphere. At Käpälämäki, daily life is built on the joy of play, learning together, friendship, and caring, and the child is seen as an active agent with the opportunity to influence their own day. We hope you have 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 daycares, work is divided among the adults working with children so that everyone has time to focus on their own work and do it as well as possible. Requirements The eligibility requirement is a suitable vocational qualification in social and health care (childcare worker or practical nurse including the training program for the care and education of children and youth) or another equivalent degree, e.g., childcare worker and daycare worker. The selected person must present a criminal record extract required for those working with children in accordance with Section 6, Paragraph 2 of the Criminal Records Act (770/1993). What we offer - Monthly salary 2510.82-2716.03€ /month based on your experience, - Support for training and qualification according to the 2030 eligibility 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, e.g., with languages, sports, science, and music, - Diverse employment benefits, such as good occupational health services, an outdoor jacket, and bicycle, massage, and leisure benefits. See more [here](https://www.pilkepaivakodit.fi/pilkelaisten-tyosuhde-edut/). If you just read about yourself, send in an application - it would be a pleasure to have you among our "good day" makers!