Early Childhood Education Teacher

Are you passionate about early childhood education and ready to be part of an exciting new chapter in children's learning? Do you have a University Degree from Early Childhood Education & Care from an EU /EEA - area? We are thrilled to announce an opportunity for dedicated, enthusiastic Swedish speaking Early Childhood Education Teachers to join our team at a brand-new early childhood education center Sockenstugan opening in January 2025!

As an Early Childhood Education Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experiences of our young learners. You will design and implement a play-based curriculum that promotes cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Your creativity, patience, and passion for early childhood education will help create a vibrant learning environment where each child's unique abilities are recognized and nurtured.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of something new and impactful. You will work in a brand-new facility, equipped with the latest resources to support your teaching and the children's learning. As a key member of our team, you will have the chance to shape the future of early childhood education in our community, making a lasting difference in the lives of our youngest learners.

 

Are you passionate about early childhood education and ready to be part of an exciting new chapter in children's learning? We are thrilled to announce an opportunity for dedicated and enthusiastic Early Childhood Education Teachers to join our team at a brand-new early childhood education center Sockenstugan opening in January 2025!

About Us: Our new facility, Sockenstugans daghem, will cater to up to 63 children on the Swedish-speaking side, offering a warm, nurturing, and innovative environment where children can thrive. We believe that the foundation of all learning is built through play. Our philosophy centers around learning by playing, where we encourage children to explore, discover, and develop essential life skills in a joyful and engaging atmosphere.

Position Overview: As an Early Childhood Education Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experiences of our young learners. You will design and implement a play-based curriculum that promotes cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Your creativity, patience, and passion for early childhood education will help create a vibrant learning environment where each child's unique abilities are recognized and nurtured.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engaging, play-based learning activities that align with our educational philosophy and our governing principles e.g. laws, curriculum and so on.  
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration and creativity.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to ensure the holistic development of each child.
• Monitor and assess children's progress, providing guidance and support to help them reach their full potential. 
• Write individual learning plans for children
• Participate in the continuous development of our educational programs, contributing to the overall success of our new center.

Job requirements:

• A University Degree from Early Childhood Education & Care from an EU /EEA - area 
• Previous experience working with young children in a play-based learning environment.
• Fluency in Swedish.
• A passion for fostering the growth and development of children through play.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

In Finland, all employees working with young children also need to provide a criminal record check and proof of not having respiratory tuberculosis. 

Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to be part of something new and impactful. You will work in a brand-new facility, equipped with the latest resources to support your teaching and the children's learning. As a key member of our team, you will have the chance to shape the future of early childhood education in our community, making a lasting difference in the lives of our youngest learners.

How to Apply: If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and share our commitment to learning by playing, we would love to hear from you! 

Join us in January 2025 and help create a joyful, play-filled learning environment for the next generation!

Additional compensation for work experience: 3% addition to the ECEC Teacher basic salary if you have 5 years of previous work experience. 8% addition to the ECEC Teacher basic salary if you have 10 years of previous work experience,

Vacations: Minimum 28 days per year starting after the first full working year acting as basis for calculations, but going all the way up to 38 days with service years. You will also receive a vacation bonus.

Healthcare & insurances: Healthcare, insurances, unemployment & retirement fees and benefits are included

Employee Card: is the key to the city's employee benefits: discounts on a variety of products and services offered by Helsinki companies, such as many Helsinki gyms, swimming pools, and sports centers, as well as theaters, concerts, and museums. 

Commuting benefit: You can choose between commuting vouchers or a bicycle benefit.  Its maximum value is 300€/ year. The HSL city bike season is free for all employees of the City of Helsinki.

Employee sports: like yoga, gym activities, football, game sessions... Employee sports is the city's own sports service, which offers a variety of sports opportunities around the city. The services include, for example, over 100 hours of supervised exercise per week.  

Additional benefits: such as a wide range of continuing education offerings. Helsinki encourages its employees to maintain and develop their professional skills in line with their interests and to share their knowledge with the work community. In addition, the Helsinki employees can use their own island in the Helsinki archipelago, with free of charge accommodation.

A permanent employment contract requires a statutory qualification granted by the Finnish National Agency for Education to work as an early childhood education teacher in Finland. For more information: https://www.oph.fi/en/services/applying-finnish-national-agency-education-decision-recognition-qualification.