Early Childhood Educator

We are looking for a permanently employed early childhood teacher to Maitorpantie day care starting 1 September 2026 or by agreement. The day care has four groups of children and operates in a peaceful Maitorpantie residential area. We actively use nearby playgrounds and regularly take forest trips. The day care’s facilities enable strong small-group work in accordance with our early childhood education plan. We participate in the ProVaka intervention model, which is based on guiding behavior with positive feedback. In the model, adults act as examples to children and the model supports inclusive operating environment and consistent guidance methods that value social skills. We offer a comprehensive orientation and opportunities to participate in a mentoring program. In our unit, two broad-scope early childhood teachers assist and support you especially on children’s support matters and work in groups according to their own schedules. Our unit’s development specialist supports cooperation with families. Your colleagues will support you; together we are stronger. We offer a positive and relaxed work environment where work is done with heart and good humour while maintaining professionalism. You will have the opportunity to contribute to developing our operating culture and, if you wish, share your expertise with others. For the teacher, a sak-day (team study day) is planned into every work schedule and, in addition, all teachers have a common sak time once a week during the day. Our expectations: interest in working positively in a group-oriented early childhood setting (ProVaka). Our community values languages and cultures, inclusion, belonging, positive pedagogy, action-based learning, movement and play. We expect enthusiasm and competence in pedagogical play and the use of pictures to support communication. You will lead your own team and your work: support the team’s functionality and the children’s growth and wellbeing. A positive, development-oriented and solution-focused attitude in teamwork and the work community. If you are interested, please submit your application. We start interviewing during the application period and a suitable candidate may be chosen immediately. Also candidates who are about to graduate will be considered. If a qualified applicant is not found, the position may be filled by a non-qualified applicant on a fixed-term basis. Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is a bold and relaxed employer offering an open working atmosphere and opportunities to try new work and operating methods. You will receive support from a wide multi-professional network. Learn more about the experiences of Vantaa’s early childhood professionals here. In Vantaa you get: mentorship group support for the first year of work, excellent training opportunities for your professional development, a safe and equal operating environment, opportunities to influence through the management team, diverse personnel benefits such as sport & culture benefit, lunch benefit and public transport work allowance. We support employee wellbeing by enabling and promoting an active lifestyle. City employees can use discounted services at swimming halls, gyms and group exercise, as well as massage providers. There are also often discounted tickets to cultural events. Vantaa pays relocation grant of 1500 EUR for those moving from outside the neighboring municipalities after a six-month probation period. Neighbouring municipalities are Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen, Nurmijärvi, Tuusula, Kerava, Järvenpää, Sipoo and Kirkkonummi. Apply today and join us!