Language and qualification requirements
For a permanent position in a daycare centre or school, you need to have sufficient Finnish or Swedish language proficiency, as most of the teaching and care are conducted in the local languages. This requirement is specified by legislation.
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Qualifications for working in daycare centres
To work at a daycare centre, you need to hold either a vocational upper secondary qualification (child caregiver) or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (early childhood education teacher). However, for temporary contracts we also consider suitable applicants without such qualifications.
A child minder with sufficient language proficiency who is working on a temporary basis at the City of Helsinki may also apply for apprenticeship to become qualified for a permanent contract.
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Qualifications for working in schools
Elementary and comprehensive school teachers are required to have a master's degree, including specialisation in pedagogical studies and teaching practice.
If you apply for a job in Finland which requires a higher education degree, your overseas qualification needs to be recognised by the Finnish National Agency for Education. This is to ensure that your qualification is comparable in Finland. Information on the recognition can be found on the Finnish National Agency of Education website .
For temporary school teaching and assistant jobs suitable applicants without formal qualification are considered.
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Flexible work through workforce leasing company
Temporary work is also available through our partner, workforce leasing company Seure:
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