Early Childhood Education Teacher

The City of Helsinki; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal education authority in Helsinki is seeking an Early Childhood Education Teacher. The role involves planning and implementing activities, collaborating with families, and supporting children's learning and safety in a dynamic environment. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, with language training provided for Swedish. The position offers a gross monthly salary of €2926-3139 and a holiday bonus.

Qualifications

• Proactive and adaptable team player.
• Eager to grow professionally and open to new ideas.
• Commitment to learning the Swedish language.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and assess activities based on children's development.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, and partners.
• Guide daily activities in line with the curriculum.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Lets combine the worlds best educational practices with your expertise and embark on this exciting adventure together!

The City of Helsinki offers a full-time permanent contract for an Early Childhood Education Teacher to work at Swedish-speaking public early childhood education centres 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. A typical shift is 7 hours and 40 minutes long.

Helsinki Early Childhood Education 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 Early Childhood Education Teacher in Finland, you support the holistic development of children aged 0-6 in an inclusive, child-centered environment. Working closely with your team, you share responsibility for children’s learning, safety, and well-being. You plan and implement pedagogical activities based on each child’s needs, encourage exploration, and promote independence and confidence in daily routines.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Planning, implementing, and assessing activities based on children’s individual development plans
• Collaborating with colleagues, families, and multidisciplinary partners
• Guiding daily activities in line with Helsinki’s ECEC curriculum and your units operational plan
• Observing, documenting, and evaluating children’s 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 pedagogy, play-based learning, inclusivity, positive pedagogy, and child participation in all daily activities.

Qualifications and 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 the Swedish language are essential for a smooth transition and effective communication. A positive, resilient attitude and a passion for early childhood education will make you a valuable addition to our team.

• The applicant must have a residence and work permit in the European Union.
• The applicant must have at least a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• 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 involves 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.
• Applicants are not required to know the Swedish language at the time of their job application. The language training will be conducted remotely and can be completed alongside your current work, starting from January 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.

Employment Details:

• Employment relationship: Employment
• Work start date: According to agreement
• Wage: Fixed salary Starting salary €2926-3139/month (gross), 3-8% increase based on work experience; 40-60% holiday bonus in July
• Working time: Daytime work, Weekdays
• Number of positions: 20

Please send your CV in English via the application form.