Early Childhood Teacher

Join Helsingin kaupungin as a permanent early childhood education teacher in Lokki Daycare in Lauttasaari. The unit has seven groups, including two language-immersion groups and two preschool groups. A supportive team with a dedicated special education teacher. Our focus areas include long-lasting play, movement, and ensuring growth for every child, aligned with the city’s goals to support linguistic strengths and reading readiness, along with outdoor pedagogy. We value openness, collaboration, and mutual respect with families. All groups collaborate, staff are flexible, and there is a strong culture of helping one another. You will contribute to shaping the operating culture and learning environment, plan and implement pedagogical activities, and support individual learning under the Helsinki early childhood and pre-school plan. We offer opportunities for growth, a constructive work atmosphere, and comprehensive employee benefits, including Epassi Flex and cultural, sports, and wellness services. The position requires the statutory qualifications or a relevant degree such as Bachelor of Education or related diploma, plus strong Finnish language skills and a valid background check. The role includes starting salary and a one-time incentive payment in 2026. Overview of the employer’s support and how to apply provided by the day-care principal.