Early Childhood Education Teacher - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

You, who can see the world through a child's eyes, come and work as an early childhood education teacher at Aalto-Arabia-Loiske. The role for the upcoming season is in a pre-school group or early childhood education group. We value a calm and safe daily routine and phenomenon-based thinking. You can be an experienced early childhood educator or a new talent. You are enthusiastic about your work and enjoy playing and moving with children. You have a solution-oriented approach to everyday phenomena, with a sense of humor and sparkle in your eye. At Aalto-Arabia-Loiske, we implement a research-based approach, which is reflected in playful projects related to children's interests. Play and positive pedagogy are the cornerstones of our activities. Our staff survey showed excellent results in customer orientation, work community, attitude, and leadership. The customer survey praised our diverse activities, play, communication, and children's participation in planning. We offer you inspiration that is not bound by routines. We plan small well-being and refreshment moments during the workday, such as praise notes, raffles, and themed coffee breaks. The natural outdoor areas of Arabianranta provide excellent settings for activities. If the above resonates with you, you might be the person we are looking for! The employment begins on August 3, 2026, or by agreement in August. We will start interviews during the application period. Why work with us? It is important for us that you can do impactful work for a good life in Helsinki. We want you to succeed and be enthusiastic about your work. We offer diverse opportunities to grow and develop professionally. According to the latest staff survey, we enjoy working here and find the work meaningful! You will have access to Finland's largest employer benefits, such as up to 550 euros Epassi Flex benefit for commuting, cultural, sports, and well-being services. Read more about our benefits and get to know Helsinki City as an employer at hel.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/miksi-toihin-kaupungille. As an early childhood education teacher, you will be responsible for creating the operational culture and learning environment of your group, planning pedagogical activities, implementing, developing, and evaluating them, and supporting individual learning of children according to Helsinki's early childhood education and pre-school curriculum, the unit’s operational plan, and the child's plan. Qualifications: We require that you have a qualification in early childhood education (540/2018) or a transitional regulation (75 §) qualification, a suitable university of applied sciences degree or a previous equivalent college-level degree, e.g., a kindergarten teacher or social educator degree (Act 272/2005 and Decree 608/2005). Recognition decision from the Finnish National Agency for Education based on foreign education also fulfills the qualification requirement. Additionally, we require good spoken and written Finnish skills. The selected person must present a valid criminal background check for working with children (504/2002). A tuberculosis certificate for working with underage children will be checked (Communicable Diseases Act § 55). When starting a permanent employment as an early childhood education teacher with Helsinki City in 2026, we will offer a 2000 euro incentive. The bonus is paid only once to the same person. For more information, contact the hiring day care manager.