Lead Early Years Teacher — Shape Collaborative Classrooms

Espoon kaupunki; Espoo; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkkaa Daycare in Espoo seeks a licensed early years teacher for a permanent position in the preschool group. You will work with preschool-age children in a small team and mentor colleagues, developing a safe, participatory environment and strong community spirit.

You will lead your group, collaborate with other early childhood staff, plan pedagogy, and contribute to ongoing development with mentoring support from Espoo City. The role emphasizes open discussion, equity, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Eligibility: at least a bachelor’s degree in education with specialization in early childhood education, or polytechnic degree in social services/health care (early childhood education).
• Newly graduating early childhood education teachers are welcome to apply.
• Experience in diverse early childhood settings and sensitive interaction with children and families is valued.

Responsibilities

• Build operating culture and learning environment for the child group.
• Plan pedagogy, implement, develop and assess learning activities.
• Lead the team and promote a positive working atmosphere with cross-group collaboration.

Skills

Team leadership

Pedagogical planning

Cross-group collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education (early childhood)

Polytechnic degree in social services/health care (early childhood education)

Job description

Perkkaa Daycare in Espoo seeks a licensed early years teacher for a permanent position in the preschool group. You will work with preschool-age children in a small team and mentor colleagues, developing a safe, participatory environment and strong community spirit.

You will lead your group, collaborate with other early childhood staff, plan pedagogy, and contribute to ongoing development with mentoring support from Espoo City. The role emphasizes open discussion, equity, and professional growth.