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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a motivated and child-loving daycare worker to join our team. In this role, you will work in an important position supporting children's development and well-being. As a daycare worker, you will be responsible for the daily care, education, and teaching of children in collaboration with other early childhood education professionals. Your workday will consist of diverse tasks such as guiding play, organizing mealtimes, outdoor activities, and addressing the individual needs of children.
The role of a daycare worker requires empathy, patience, and the ability to work in a team. We value creativity, responsibility, and a desire to develop professionally in the field of early childhood education. In your work, you will support children's social, emotional, and cognitive development in a safe and encouraging environment. You will also participate in planning and evaluating the daycare's operations.
We offer you the opportunity to work in a meaningful position where every day is different. You will be supported by a skilled and warm-hearted work community and have the chance to train and grow professionally. If you are passionate about working with children and want to be part of building their future, this position is for you.
Responsibilities
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- Planning and implementing educational activities
- Guiding play and learning activities
- Collaborating with parents and colleagues
- Monitoring and documenting children's development
- Participating in team meetings and training
- Ensuring smooth daily operations of the daycare
- Supporting children with special needs
- Organizing outdoor and physical activities
- Supervising hygiene and mealtime routines
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Relevant education (e.g., childcare worker, practical nurse, early childhood education degree)
- Experience working with children
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Empathetic and child-centered approach
- Ability to work in a busy and changing environment
- Reliability and responsibility
- Willingness to commit to long-term work
- Good spoken and written Finnish language skills
- Hygiene passport and criminal background check required
- Willingness to develop professionally
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What made you interested in working in a daycare?
- What do you think makes a good early childhood educator?
- Describe a situation where you solved a challenge with children.
- How do you act if a child does not want to participate in an activity?
- How do you address children's individual needs?
- How do you collaborate with parents?
- How do you develop your professional skills?
- How do you handle busy and stressful situations?
- How do you ensure children's safety in daily activities?
- What is your role in a team?
