Childcare Worker

We are looking for a committed and motivated early childhood educator for Kilteri Daycare as a temporary replacement during parental leave from August 10, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The job is three-shift work. In our 24/7 daycare, children are offered diverse pedagogical activities in all everyday moments, including evenings and weekends. We value meeting and valuing each child as a unique individual, and our practice emphasizes small-group pedagogy, child participation and being heard, and positive pedagogy. We also value taking time, allowing children to think and reflect. At our daycare, information and communication technology pedagogy, music, artistic expression and physical activity have roots in everyday life. Kilteri Daycare has 32 early childhood education professionals. Our work community is relaxed and positive; staff are capable, committed and able to take responsibility in everyday situations and decisions. Collaboration and mutual respect are important to us. The daycare is located in Myyrmäki, Vantaa, with modern, one-story spaces. We have a large gym, studio and nature-lab, plus a large two-story yard enabling outdoor pedagogy. There are seven groups of children. Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is an open and friendly employer, offering an open work environment and opportunities to try new working methods. You will receive support from a wide multi-professional network. Learn more about the experiences of Vantaa’s early childhood professionals. We offer: good training opportunities and support for developing your work and professionalism; a safe and equal working environment; versatile employee benefits such as a lunch benefit, sports and culture benefit, and a public-transport commuting allowance; support for wellbeing through a physically active lifestyle; access to affordable services in swimming pools, gyms and group exercise and discounted tickets to cultural events. Apply now and #vantaudu as a colleague! Role details: Eligibility: Early childhood education teacher according to the Early Childhood Education Act; language: Finnish; preferred: experience with shift work; terms according to the Municipal General Collective Agreement; salary: 2610.95–2684.59 EUR/month plus 3–8% seniority allowance; required clearances: criminal background and drug test; examination for TB for under-7s; 1 position; probation 1 month; full-time; 38h 15m/week; three shifts; recruitment contact: Daycare Principal Katriina Aapro; contact number 0503124456; katriina.aapro@vantaa.fi; opening hours Mon-Fri 9-15. We are an responsible employer promoting equality. Send applications via our recruitment system. Closing times: 16:00 on 24.08.2026.