Varhaiskasvatuksen opettaja - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Suomi

Join us as an early childhood education teacher in the maritime environment of Jollas! We welcome you warmly to the unit of Jollas-Poikkilaakso-Puuskakulma, a beautiful and nature-close environment in Helsinki's Jollas district. Our daycare centers are located in a maritime cape in a small house area, less than a kilometer apart. Our daily life is enriched by nearby forests, the sea, and a diverse urban environment, which we actively utilize in our activities. We are looking for a sensitive and cooperative early childhood education teacher who is enthusiastic about their work and wants to help build a meaningful and safe everyday life for children. The tasks are located at daycare Jollas, which has four children's groups. We plan and implement diverse pedagogical activities in small groups based on children's needs and interests. It is important for us to strengthen children's participation and ensure a smooth and good everyday life for each child. At this stage of recruitment, you have the opportunity to influence which age group you will work with - we are happy to hear your preferences. We actively collaborate across our units to support children's learning paths and create a community that shares expertise. Developing together and supporting each other are important to us. You will get: - Enthusiastic and committed colleagues - A warm and respectful working atmosphere - The opportunity to influence your work and your children's group - Space to develop pedagogy together with others - Work in a natural and maritime environment. We hope from you: - Enthusiasm to develop early childhood education pedagogy - Good interaction and cooperation skills - Sensitive approach to children - Flexibility and a positive attitude. If you are looking for a community that combines a warm atmosphere, development together, and a wonderful environment, you might be the colleague we are looking for. Join us in making children's everyday life meaningful! 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 you diverse opportunities to grow and develop as a professional. 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 as an employer at hel.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/miksi-toihin-kaupungille. As an early childhood education teacher, you will be responsible for building the operational culture and learning environment of your children's group, planning, implementing, developing, and evaluating pedagogical activities, and supporting individual learning according to Helsinki's early childhood education and pre-primary education plan, the unit’s operational plan, and the child's Vasu. Qualifications: You must have a qualification under the Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018) or a transitional provision (75 §) such as a Bachelor's degree in Education (lto), a suitable university of applied sciences degree, or an equivalent previous diploma, e.g., a kindergarten teacher or social educator qualification (Act 272/2005 and Decree 608/2005). Recognition of foreign qualifications by the Finnish National Agency for Education also fulfills the qualification requirement. Additionally, good oral and written skills in Finnish are required. The selected person must present a valid criminal background check for working with children (504/2002). A tuberculosis clearance for working with children under school age will be checked (Communicable Diseases Act § 55). When starting a permanent employment as an early childhood education teacher with the City of Helsinki in 2026, a one-time incentive of 2000 euros will be provided. The payment is made only once to the same person. For more information, contact the daycare director. The job location is Helsinki, Finland, at Laitatuulenkaari 2, postal code 00850. The employment type is permanent employment. The work is in the field of Early Childhood Education. The job posting was published on 2026-04-23. The application deadline is 2026-05-11. The salary is approximately 3224.86 euros per month. The salary period is monthly. The job is classified as a permanent full-time position. The required languages are Finnish. The benefits include a lunch benefit, occupational healthcare, and a flexible working hours benefit. The remote work is onsite. The job does not specify any specialisations, required or optional languages beyond Finnish. The job does not specify any additional perks, benefits, or company awards. The vacancy does not specify vacation weeks, but the standard in Finland is typically 5-6 weeks. The posting does not specify the level of people management. The posting date is 2026-04-23, and the application deadline is 2026-05-11. The contact email is mari.thessman@hel.fi. The employer is Helsinki City, with a logo URL provided. The industry is Early Childhood Education. The meta description is