Teacher in Early Childhood Education and Care

at  Pihlajalinna Group

We are looking for an Early Childhood Education teacher for Touhula Seaside International, Keilaranta 5, 02150 Espoo. Passionate Educators Wanted! Do you believe in the power of play, diversity, and creating meaningful childhood experiences? Do you see the value in learning English from an early age? At Seaside International Daycare, our theme is early English immersion, and we are looking for a caring and enthusiastic daycare teacher to join our warm, multicultural team! Your Role: As an early childhood teacher, you will be responsible for the pedagogical activities of your group. You will: - Promote the holistic well-being, growth, and development of children in cooperation with the work community and families. - Work in multidisciplinary cooperation with other specialists. - Be supported by Touhula’s annual pedagogical plan, Touhula Rhythm, which helps you plan and evaluate your activities. Our teachers say Touhula Rhythm is the highest quality tool in the field. - Have a say in your work, as we give you room to be active and come up with new ideas. Why Join Us? Inspiring Work Environment - Be part of a diverse, international team that values creativity, collaboration, and joy in learning. Supportive Community - Work in a setting that fosters professional growth, teamwork, and a positive atmosphere. Make a Difference - Help children develop socially, emotionally, and academically through play-based, hands-on learning. Early English Learning - Contribute to an environment where children naturally develop English skills through fun, immersive experiences. Great Location - Our beautiful seaside daycare is just steps from Keilaniemi Metro, offering easy access from the capital region. If you’re an educator who loves to nurture young minds in a globally-minded, English-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and grow with us! At Touhula, we carry out a start-up survey for new employees on a regular basis. New employees who started in autumn 2024 gave us an impressive overall rating of 8.3/10, recommending Touhula as an employer based on the start of their employment. Because you will be doing the most important work in the world to create a happy childhood, we want to look after your well-being. As an employee you are entitled to, for example, occupational health care at Pihlajalinna, Epassi benefit €200/year, well-being at work allowance €80/person/year, and refreshments at coffee breaks and work evenings. The monthly salary of a full-time teacher in early childhood education and care ranges from EUR 2703,11 to EUR 3289,2 per month + possible assistant manager’s allowance. The final salary will be determined on the basis of years of experience and specific competences. …In addition, we offer you - a comprehensive induction to your job - a supportive, flexible and agile working culture - high-quality pedagogical tools and approaches - comprehensive training opportunities to develop your skills - continuing training grants for self-directed further training …And we expect you to - a motivated attitude, a sense of responsibility and commitment to work - excellent cooperation skills to support the well-being of children, the work community and families - the ability to work constructively even in difficult situations - be a qualified teacher of early childhood education and care. If your education was completed in a foreign country, you must have an OPH certificate, which screens and validates your qualifications. Where appropriate, we will also consider early childhood teacher trainees and experienced childminders. We support qualification as an early childhood teacher through our incentive scheme. - Presentation of a valid criminal record, as required by the Act on Criminal Background Check for Persons Working with Children (504/2002). The employment contract is conditional until the presentation of a valid criminal record. - The Communicable Diseases Act requires that workers with children under school age must be screened for the risk of tuberculosis infection. Are You the Warm-Hearted Educator We’re Looking For? If you’re ready to join us on this adventure and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and become a part of our dedicated team at Touhula Seaside International! Touhula Seaside International Touhula Seaside International is an English-speaking daycare centre located in Keilaniemi, Espoo. Our daycare provides a relaxed and peaceful environment where fun, play and learning go hand in hand.Located steps from the Keilaniemi Metro Station, Seaside International has great access from the capital region and our playground overlooks the beautiful seascape of Keilalahti. Our educational philosophy is centered around children 0-6, as their happiness and healthy development is our ultimate purpose. We emphasize the child’s individuality, and the significance of active learning in a multicultural environment. Phone: 010 325 8626 Email: sirpa.lassila@touhula.fi Location: Keilaranta 5, Espo

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