Early Childhood Teacher

The job posting describes a permanent position for an early childhood teacher at Kivistö Daycare in Vantaa, Finland. The daycare houses four groups for children aged 1–5 years and features a large forested yard and recently renovated bright indoor spaces enabling versatile activities. The role is embedded in a multidisciplinary team and involves participating in the development of early childhood education and one’s own work. Support comes from colleagues, broad specialists, development NGO staff, and management. The unit’s structures support leadership of groups and pedagogy. The employer is involved in the ProVaka approach, which emphasizes positive feedback to guide behavior and fosters an inclusive learning environment. Interested candidates with a good sense of humor and development-oriented professionalism are invited to apply. Interviews begin during the application period and selections can be made as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Graduating students will be considered. If a qualified applicant is not found, the role may be filled on a fixed-term basis with an unqualified candidate. Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is an open and relaxed employer offering a transparent work climate and opportunities to try new work methods with a broad multidisciplinary support network. The city provides mentoring, training opportunities, a safe and equal working environment, and opportunities to influence through the management team. Employees may enjoy benefits such as fitness, well-being, and culture vouchers, lunch benefits, and public transport subsidies. The city pays a relocation grant of 1500 EUR to employees moving to Vantaa from outside the area after a six-month probationary period. The position details include a sample monthly salary of 3129.71 EUR, with additional allowances for teacher qualifications and master’s degree totaling 15 EUR/month for qualifying degrees and 37.88 EUR/month for a Master’s degree. Prior work experience increments of 3–8% may apply. A valid criminal background check and, for those working with underage children, a TB screening are required. The job is full-time with a 38 h 15 min weekly schedule. Applications are submitted via the municipal recruitment system; the application period runs from 21.08.2026 to 04.09.2026. For more information, contact the daycare directors listed in the posting.