Preschool teacher at Ps Kauniainen

At the heart of Pilkes early childhood education, childcare and after-school activities are the companys good day makers – more than 2,500 ECEC and childcare professionals. Their goal is to ensure that children have a good day, every day.

We value our competent early childhood education professionals and strive for being an excellent employer. In addition to our values, the activities of our work community are driven by a strong sense of quality, togetherness and encouragement.

We are looking for a Preschool teacher in early childhood education to English speaking Pilke daycare centre PS Kauniainen in Kauniainen city.

The position requires a willingness to utilise your competence, to develop and innovate new ideas and to provide the children and colleagues with a good day through personal engagement. The daycare centre has places for 120 children.

As a teacher in early childhood education, your task is to support and foster the childrens growth, development and learning. You are familiar with the content of the national core curricula for early childhood education and care and capable of putting them into practice. You plan, assess and develop the child groups pedagogical activities and, for your part, are responsible for the implementation of high-quality pedagogy at your unit. You base your working methods on pedagogical principles, a positive and active attitude, good interactive skills and the ability to encounter children genuinely. You enjoy working with children, see the future in them and value your work as a teacher in early childhood education, as a good day maker.

To be qualified for the position, you must hold at least a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree including kindergarten teacher training or a Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care degree including studies in early childhood education and social pedagogy, 60 ETCS. The selected candidate shall present to the employer a criminal records extract within the meaning of Section 6 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Records Act (770/1993).

🎁We offer

• Salary between 2762,58-3011,25 € / month (starting 1.8.2026 between 2831,64-3086,53€ / month),

• Regional avaiability allowance for a qualified teacher 192,36€ (starting 1.8.2026 197,17€ / month),

• An allowance of 150€ (starting 1.8.2026 153.75€/ month) for a Master degree

• Signing bonus 1500€,

• We offer support for training and qualification in line with the 2030 eligibility requirements,

• An inspiring, agile and gentle operating culture, where the professionalism of early childhood education is truly valued,

• A work community where we are committed to acting in the best interest of the child,

• Versatile training and learning opportunities,

• High-quality indoor air in a log house,

• Flexible, work- supportive learning environments and work tools,

• Well-functioning SAK- time and

• Versatle employment benefits, such as good occupational health services, outdoor jacket, bicycle-, massage- and cultural benefit.

If this description sounds like you, dont hesitate to submit an application. We would be glad to welcome you among our good day makers!

Would you like to know more about Pilke and our way of working? The power of gentleness is not just the slogan of Pilke kindergartens - it tells about our way of working and dealing with children and adults.

Pilke Playschool Kauniainen

Pilkkeellä lasten oppimista ja kasvua tuetaan ja luodaan aktiivisuudella, ammatillisuudella, pedagogisella osaamisella, lapsen osallisuudesta huolehtimisella, muokkautuvilla oppimisympäristöillä sekä kannustavalla ja motivoivalla ilmapiirillä. Me olemme Suomen suurin yksityinen päiväkotiketju, ja päiväkodeissamme, esikouluissamme ja iltapäiväkerhoissamme työskentelee yli 2 500 pilkeläistä ammattilaista ympäri Suomea.

Phone: 040 516 1796 Email: ivika.banerjee@pilkepaivakodit.fi Location: Kasavuorentie 6, 02700 Kauniainen

Pilkkeellä lasten oppimista ja kasvua tuetaan ja luodaan aktiivisuudella, ammatillisuudella, pedagogisella osaamisella, lapsen osallisuudesta huolehtimisella, muokkautuvilla oppimisympäristöillä sekä kannustavalla ja motivoivalla ilmapiirillä. Me olemme Suomen suurin yksityinen päiväkotiketju, ja päiväkodeissamme, esikouluissamme ja iltapäiväkerhoissamme työskentelee yli 2 500 pilkeläistä ammattilaista ympäri Suomea.