jobs in finland for foreigners – Early Childhood Education Teacher, City of Helsinki, Helsinki

Job Description

If you are exploring jobs in finland for foreigners, the City of Helsinki is recruiting Early Childhood Education Teachers directly from abroad for permanent public daycare positions. The package is built for relocation: ten months of free remote Finnish training (February–December 2027) that fits around your current job, then relocation to Helsinki and a permanent contract from January 2028. The City helps with degree recognition, arrival registrations and a City-owned apartment with no deposit.

Responsibilities

- Plan, implement and assess play-based learning activities for children aged 0–6.
- 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, using nature year-round.

Requirements

- Right to work in Finland (for example, on the basis of EU/EEA citizenship).
- At least a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
- At least B2-level English.
- Commit to learning Finnish before the employment contract starts.
- Eligibility decision from the Finnish National Agency of Education to work as an ECE teacher.
- Criminal record extract and proof of no respiratory tuberculosis.

Benefits

- Permanent full-time public-sector position with trusted professional autonomy.
- Starting salary of €3,298/month, plus 3–8% experience-based supplements.
- Free 10-month remote Finnish training that fits around your current job.
- Relocation support, including a City-owned apartment with no rental deposit.
- €550/year ePassi wellbeing benefit, private occupational health care, and 23–28 days' paid annual leave plus five extra days and holiday bonus pay.