Early Childhood Education Teacher, Kirkkojärvi Daycare Center - Espoon kaupunki - Espoo, Finland

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic early childhood education teacher who is sensitive to children for a permanent position at Kirkkojärvi Daycare Center. During the 2026-2027 operational period, your role will be in a preschool group within the daycare premises. Your team will also include another early childhood education teacher, a child carer, and a support child carer as a pedagogical resource. Kirkkojärvi Daycare Center has 7 children groups. We value the diversity of both staff and families and see it as a great asset in our unit. In our unit, we appreciate diversity and focus particularly on language and interaction themes in each children group. Our staff is united by strong professional skills and an understanding of the significance of early childhood education work. You may be a soon-to-be graduate or an experienced professional in the field. Orientation will be tailored to each employee. As an early childhood education teacher, you will act as a team leader and be responsible for the pedagogy of your own children group. Additionally, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, such as our unit’s language and culture teacher and a comprehensive special education teacher. An important part of your work is also participating in the development of the entire unit’s pedagogy in cooperation with other staff. The unit director’s message: I am a training-oriented leader who wants to support each employee’s professional development. Additionally, my work emphasizes caring for each employee’s well-being. I am here for you so that you can be here for the children. Children are especially precious and delightful little people, and they deserve equally wonderful and charming adults around them during their early childhood days. You are warmly welcome to join our community! We offer mentoring support to help you start your work as an early childhood education teacher. With the support of the mentoring group, you will become familiar with Espoo’s early childhood education and learn to recognize your strengths and skills. At the same time, you will gain elements for your professional growth and work well-being. You will have the opportunity to discuss the joys and challenges of early career with an experienced mentor and also get to know other colleagues who are starting as early childhood education teachers. Workplace name and address: Kirkkojärvi Daycare Center, Kylätorintie 5, 02770 Espoo. Working hours: 38 hours 15 minutes/week The position is permanent starting from August 3, 2026, or later in the autumn, by agreement. We process applications and interview candidates during the application period. We will make a decision as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Please apply as soon as possible! This workplace is accessible. Qualification requirement: Qualification according to the Finnish Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018). Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education, including early childhood education teacher training, or a social and health care sector university of applied sciences degree (early childhood education), or an equivalent previous qualification, e.g., kindergarten teacher or social educator (Act 272/2005 and Decree 608/2005). Applicants who are about to graduate in early childhood education are also considered. We value professionalism and good interaction skills. The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract as required by the Criminal Records Act (6.2 §). The Infectious Diseases Act requires those working with preschool children to clarify the risk of tuberculosis transmission. We appreciate development-mindedness and sensitivity. Welcome to our team to nurture a responsible and caring new generation! Espoo, a pioneer city - courage to innovate, skill to develop Espoo is a pioneering city. Our employer promise - courage to innovate, skill to develop - is reflected in our daily work, long-term competence development, and smart leadership. Together, we are building a city where work has clear meaning and expertise is valued. We support your professional learning and development as well as work-life balance 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 welcome professionals of different ages, backgrounds, and languages. For questions related to the position and application process, you can contact the person providing additional information about the role. For questions related to special needs, please contact: keha.rekrytointi@espoo.fi. We handle inquiries confidentially. Read more: https://www.esitteemme.fi/espoonrekry/MailView/