Early Childhood Education Special Education Teacher

This vacancy seeks a bilingual (Finnish/English) early childhood education specialist teacher who is passionate about development work and internationality. The daycare center operates as an 8-group unit, with two pre-school groups, and is connected to the Vantaa International School; maximum 154 children. The role involves assessing children's support needs, planning and implementing support, and evaluating its effectiveness in collaboration with other early childhood staff. The teacher will support and guide the unit’s inclusive culture together with the day care director, contribute to planning and evaluation of support processes, and work closely with various stakeholders. Strong pedagogical expertise and teamwork are emphasized. Requirements include strong written and spoken Finnish; English proficiency is also required. The unit uses the ProVaka model to support children’s social skills. The employer offers opportunities for professional development, an open culture, involvement in decision-making, and a range of employee benefits and well-being initiatives. Salary is governed by the municipal collective agreement OVTES, with monthly pay 3593.77–3751.06 EUR, plus allowances for specific qualifications and experience. The position is full-time with a six-month probation period. Contact information is provided for the daycare director.