Early Childhood Education Teacher

The City of Helsinki offers a full-time permanent contract for an Early Childhood Education and Care Teacher (ECEC teacher) to work at public daycare units located in the major Helsinki city districts. The daycare centers are open between 6:15 and 17:30 and the shifts are arranged according to the needs of the families. Helsinki daycare system consists of approximately 300 Finnish-speaking and 50 Swedish-speaking units. Currently there are about 6,000 employees engaged in public early childhood education in Helsinki. As an ECEC teacher in Finand, you support the holistic development of children aged 06 in an inclusive, child-centered environment. Working closely with your team, you share responsibility for childrens learning, safety, and well-being. You plan and implement pedagogical activities based on each childs needs, encourage exploration, and promote independence and confidence in daily routines. Your key tasks include: - Planning, implementing, and assessing activities based on childrens individual development plans - Collaborating with colleagues, families, and multidisciplinary partners - Guiding daily activities in line with Helsinkis ECEC curriculum and your units operational plan - Observing, documenting, and evaluating childrens progress and updating plans accordingly - Promoting open communication and active involvement of children and families ECEC in Finland is part of the national education system and is based on an integrated approach to care, education and teaching, the so-called "educare" model, with particular emphasis on full day and positive pedagogy, play-based learning, inclusivity, and child participation in all daily activities. Qualification, language, and other requirements We are looking for a proactive and adaptable team player with strong interpersonal skills. You are eager to grow professionally, open to new ideas, and ready to contribute creatively. Flexibility, initiative, and a commitment to learning Finnish are essential for a smooth transition and effective communication. A positive, resilient attitude and a passion for early childhood education will make you a valued member of our team. - The applicant must have a residence and work permit in the European Union. - The applicant must have at least a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. The employer provides assistance with the degree recognition with the Finnish educational authorities. - The applicant must provide an extract from the criminal record as referred to in section 6 (2) of the Criminal Records Act of Finland when the work implies raising, teaching, care or other caretaking of a minor or other work in personal contact with the minor in the absence of a guardian. - The applicant must provide proof of not having respiratory tuberculosis. Applicant does not have to know Finnish language at the moment of applying for the job. The language training will be conducted remotely and can be completed alongside your current work, starting from September 2025 and lasting for about 9 months before your relocating to Finland in August 2026. Applicants should have a genuine interest in relocating to Finland. The language training provided before moving includes comprehensive information about Finland and Finnish society to make the settling in the new surrounding as smooth as possible. The recruited teachers are guided and assisted throughout the whole relocation process, from obtaining necessary certificates and permits to finding housing in Helsinki and registering with public authorities, such as the Digital Population Data Services Agency and the Tax Office. Relocation support is provided also for the family members.