Förskollärare, Westendens förskola - Espoon kaupunki - Esbo, Finland

Do you consider high-quality early childhood education, positive pedagogy, and community spirit important in your work? Do you want to work in a community where everyone's contribution and professionalism are valued and where you can utilize your strengths? If these are also important to you, you might be the person we are looking for! Join us at Westendinpuisto Daycare Center in Espoo to build a positive and equitable early childhood education environment. We are seeking an early childhood education teacher for a fixed-term position in the Veijareiden group for 3-5-year-olds at Westendinpuisto Daycare Center. The group includes an additional early childhood education teacher and a child caregiver. The position may continue if possible. Our daycare has four different groups on-site, and our pre-primary class operates in the premises of a nearby elementary school. We are an open, positive, and community-oriented daycare. Our values include a relaxed atmosphere, warmth, good interaction, and respectful encounters. Our staff is united by strong professionalism and an understanding of the significance of early childhood education work and the importance of teamwork. In our daycare, collaboration across groups, joint planning among teachers, and teamwork are highly visible. We value utilizing everyone's skills and ensuring strengths are reflected in planning, implementing, and developing our activities. If these aspects also excite you, you are a great fit for us, and we look forward to hearing from you soon! We are located in the immediate vicinity of Tapiola city center, in a maritime environment. We explore nearby nature and utilize local cultural and sports services. Public transportation is also convenient for reaching us. We offer mentoring support to help you start your work as an early childhood education teacher. With the support of a mentoring group, you will become familiar with Espoo's early childhood education and learn to recognize your own strengths and skills. This will also contribute to your professional growth and well-being at work. You will have the opportunity to discuss the joys and challenges of early career with an experienced mentor and connect with other novice early childhood education teachers. Workplace name and address: Westendinpuisto Daycare Center, Alalinnake 4, 02160 Espoo Working hours: 38 hours 15 minutes/week The position is fixed-term from 10.8.2026 to 31.5.2027 Applications will be processed starting from 3 August, and interviews will be held during weeks 32-33. We will make a decision as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Please apply as soon as possible!