Early Childhood Education Teacher (recruitment from abroad, permanent position in public sector daycare))

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: The City of Helsinki is recruiting a permanent full-time Early Childhood Education Teacher for public daycare, with the employment contract starting 10 January 2028 and a 38.25-hour workweek. The role involves planning, implementing and assessing play-based learning for children aged 0–6, leading your group's pedagogical work with childcare nurses, documenting development and collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, have the right to work in Finland, B2 English, commit to Finnish training (target B1 by Jan 2028), and obtain degree recognition, a criminal record extract and a tuberculosis clearance. Starting pay is €3,298/month plus 3–8% experience-based supplements (for 5–10 years), and the package includes free Finnish language training, relocation support and housing assistance, ePassi (€550/year), private occupational healthcare and paid annual leave. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. Permanent contractual employment Education Division, Early childhood education and preschool education Job code: KASKO-02-818-26 Application period ends: 05.11.2026 klo 16:00 Pay: €3,298/mth +3-8% experience-based supplements for 5-10 yrs of relevant experience Employment contract: 10.1.2028 Address: Työpajankatu 8, 00580 Hello, Early Childhood Education Teachers! Are you interested in working in a public daycare in Finland, known for its high-quality education system? We offer a permanent full-time position, competitive salary, great employee benefits, free Finnish language training, apartment, relocation support, and a clear pathway to living and working in Finland. Whether you are an experienced Early Childhood Education Teacher or newly qualified, we at the City of Helsinki would be delighted to hear from you! In Finland, ECE teachers are highly trusted professionals. You have significant autonomy in planning pedagogical activities and are encouraged to use your professional expertise in everyday work. You support the holistic development of children aged 0-6 in an inclusive, child-centred environment. You work in a multi-professional team, sharing responsibility for children’s wellbeing and learning. In Finland, ECE is part of the national education system and follows the Educare model, integrating care, education and teaching (read more from the Finnish National Agency for Education: https://www.oph.fi/en/education-system/early-childhood-education-and-car... ). In practice, this means that: • Every moment is pedagogical • Play is the foundation of learning • Learning happens throughout the whole day • Nature and outdoor environments are used year‑round • Children’s interests and questions guide learning Your core responsibilities: • Plan, implement and assess play-based learning activities • Lead your group’s pedagogical work together with childcare nurses • Observe and document children’s learning and development • Create and update individual learning plans in collaboration with families • Collaborate with colleagues and multidisciplinary professionals • Design inspiring learning environments indoors and outdoors Our daycare units' opening hours range between 6:15-17:30, depending on families’ needs. As a full-time teacher you work 38.25 hours per week Monday-Friday. We are looking for professionals who connect well with others and are open to learning and professional growth. You value teamwork and recognise that high-quality pedagogy is built together. You will enjoy this role if you want to fully use your pedagogical expertise and appreciate professional trust and autonomy. You are an advocate of play-based learning and see learning opportunities in everyday moments. As a professional you are reflective, curious and resilient. Qualification and other requirements to start the Finnish language course in February 2027: • Right to work in Finland, for example, on the basis of EU/EEA citizenship • At least Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education • At least level B2 in English language • Willingness and ability to commit to learning Finnish language prior to employment contract and relocation. The working language in our daycares is Finnish. During the language course we test your language skill development regularly. Requirements to enter into a permanent employment contract in January 2028: • Reaching target level B1 in Finnish language • Decision from the Finnish National Agency of Education demonstrating eligibility to work as an ECE teacher in Finland • Criminal record extract from the Legal Register Centre • Proof that you do not have respiratory tuberculosis We can only enter into a permanent employment contract with you if you meet all the above requirements. We provide comprehensive support to make your relocation to Finland as smooth as possible: • Assistance with degree recognition process • Remote Finnish language training (10 months, part-time, 4x90min lessons every we