Early Childhood Education Social Worker

City of Vantaa, Education and Learning, Early Childhood Education Kilteri Day Care Centre Iskostie 8 G, 01600 VANTAA Employment duration: Fixed-term 20.08.2026 or by agreement - 31.12.2026 Welcome to experience the opportunities of round-the-clock care and to do impactful work for the well-being of children in Vantaa. We are looking for an enthusiastic Early Childhood Education Development Social Worker for the Kilteri 24-hour day care centre for the period 20.8.2026-31.12.2026. As a development social worker, your working hours will mainly be Monday-Friday between 8:00 and 17:00. The Early Childhood Education Development Social Worker is responsible for promoting the community spirit of the unit, the well-being of children, inclusion, and a safe operating environment. The role emphasizes the prevention of bullying, supporting children's emotional and social skills, and supporting and developing parenthood. You will participate in multidisciplinary teamwork and, if necessary, guide families toward other family services. Key areas of work include the implementation of early childhood education, well-being work, support for growth and development, interaction and cooperation, as well as evaluation and development. In your work, you will focus on the child's social and peer skills, well-being, and the early identification of and response to needs related to growth and development. An important part of the role is also educational cooperation with families and guardians, as well as professional interaction within the work community and professional teams. Evaluating the unit's operations and actively developing work practices from a social pedagogical perspective are at the core of your work. Together with the work community, you evaluate and develop practices that support inclusion and well-being. We expect from you: - Knowledge of the Early Childhood Education Act and plan. - Interest in round-the-clock care and its specific nature. - Proficiency in cooperation and supporting children's social skills. - Understanding of the strengths and challenges of parenthood. - Ability to work independently and with a development-oriented approach. - Promotion of community spirit, inclusion, and equality. - Fluent communication in Finnish, both written and oral. Employment details Eligibility requirement: Social Worker in Early Childhood Education (eligibility according to the Early Childhood Education Act) In addition to the eligibility requirement, we require: Oral and written proficiency in the Finnish language. The terms of employment are determined in accordance with the Municipal General Civil Servants and Employees Collective Agreement (KVTES). Salary: 3113-3218 eur/month (August general increase included). A work experience supplement based on previous experience is 3-8%. Required permits: The selected person must present a valid criminal record extract. Number of positions: 1 Probationary period: A 2-month probationary period applies to the position. Full-time/Part-time: Full-time Type of employment: Employment contract Working hours: 38 h 15 min/week Contact information: Day Care Director Aapro, Katriina 0503124456 katriina.aapro@vantaa.fi Available Mon-Fri 9-15 Vantaa is a responsible employer. We support our employees' well-being and expertise as well as a good atmosphere in work communities. We continuously develop our supervisory work. For us at the City of Vantaa, equality and impartiality in the work community are important. We hope to receive applications from people of diverse backgrounds, such as different ages, genders, and those belonging to different language, cultural, and minority groups. Submit your application through our recruitment system. The application period for Vantaa positions ends at 16:00. Video interviews may be used in the recruitment process.