Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

We are seeking an enthusiastic bilingual (Finnish and English) Early Childhood Education Specialist Teacher to join Y.E.S. Päiväkoti, part of Vantaa City’s Education and Learning division. The unit is an 8-group day care with two preschool classes, operating in connection with Vantaa International School and serving up to 154 children. The teacher will assess and plan support for children with needs, implement support in collaboration with other staff, and contribute to developing an inclusive culture in the unit together with the day-care director. The role emphasizes pedagogical expertise and close cooperation with various stakeholders. The position involves collaboration with staff at the unit, the day-care director, and other child/family service actors. We value a strong special education expertise, a positive and encouraging team player attitude, and commitment to supporting each child’s growth and learning. There is a strong inclination toward learning new things and developing skills, with a ready and open mindset toward diversity among children and families. Fluent proficiency in Finnish (written and spoken) is required. The unit uses ProVaka as a model for supporting children’s social skills, and employees commit to applying its principles. We offer a culture of openness in Vantaa’s day-care centres, opportunities to participate in decision-making, and a setting that supports renewal and development. We emphasize community and teamwork. The position offers flexible work arrangements tailored to the applicant’s strengths, plus opportunities to deliver high quality special education across the service area. In Vantaa you will have access to: strong professional development opportunities, mentoring for the first working year, opportunities for leadership involvement, responsible work with clear goals, an employer that prioritizes staff wellbeing, and versatile staff benefits including sport, culture and wellbeing benefits, lunch benefit, and commuter/public transport benefits. City employees may access discounts for swimming pools, gyms, and group exercise, as well as discounted tickets to cultural events. A relocation grant of €1500 is paid to those moving to Vantaa from outside the immediate area, after a six-month probation period, for permanent positions in early childhood education teaching and day-care leadership. To apply, contact the Day-care Director Marja-Sisko Pohjola at +358 40 767 1380 or submit your application; we may hold interviews during the application period and decide when a suitable candidate is found. Required: Childcare teacher qualification (varhaiskasvatuksen erityisopettajan kelpoisuus) and strong Finnish and English language skills. The terms follow the Municipal Education Personnel Collective Agreement (OVTES). Salary is €3593.77–€3751.06 per month. An additional monthly supplement of €15 for a Master’s degree in Education is paid, and a 3–8% seniority/experience bonus applies. A criminal background check is required. 1 position. Full-time with 6 months’ probation. Work time: 38h 15min per week, day work. Contact details: Day-care Director Marja-Sisko Pohjola, +358 40 767 1380, marja-sisko.pohjola@vantaa.fi (preferred contact times 14:00–15:00).