Early Chilhood Education and Care Teacher / Varhaiskasvatuksen opettaja, Sunshine Hervantajärvi September 2026

Sunshine Early Learning Centre has opened a new early education unit in Hervantajärvi in August 2026, and is looking for an enthousiastic ECEC Teacher to join our international team from September 2026 onwards. Are you the professional team player we are looking for? Our new centre operates in a log-structured, sensory-friendly building designed specifically to support high quality early childhood education. Surrounded by nature, the environment offers exceptional opportunities for outdoor pedagogy, creativity and childrens holistic development. We are looking for an ECEC professional who genuinely enjoys working with children and families, values teamwork and contributes to a positive, safe working atmosphere and is ambitious in developing a high quality pedagogical learning environment. Our company values — quality, togetherness, and joy — guide all our actions and interactions with staff, children and families. As an ECEC Teacher and team leader you will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating the pedagogical program, supporting childrens growth, learning, and well being and leading your team in daily pedagogical work. You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team, fellow teachers and the Daycare Manager. Our working languages are Finnish and English, so strong skills in both languages are essential for this position. Familiarity with the National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care is highly important. Qualification Requirements: The position requires an ECEC Teacher qualification in Early Childhood Education in accordance with the Finnish Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018). If your degree is from outside Finland, it must be officially recognised by the Finnish National Agency for Education (Opetushallitus). Sunshine is committed to supporting employee well being and professional growth. We provide a six month induction program for all new staff, ongoing training and opportunities for continuous skill development, regular planning time and team meetings, ePassi support for leisure activities, occupational health care and annual staff events. How to Apply: Please send your application and CV as soon as possible, and no later than 2nd September 2026 to: office@selc.fi Before employment begins, the selected candidate must provide a criminal record extract as required by Finnish law. A six month probationary period applies at the start of employment.