To work for Imatra early childhood education

In Imatra, we provide early childhood education in daycare centers, family daycare, and shift care. Preschool education before starting school is also considered early childhood education.

Preschool education and some of the kindergarten groups operate in our three new school centers. Our school centers are new, because we want to guarantee healthy and modern working and learning environments for both children and our staff. The idea is that the student's progress along the study path is as flexible as possible.

We are one of the top municipalities in the country in digital leap. Early childhood education has its own digital tutor and every early childhood education teacher and social worker has access to a personal computer for planning and assessment.

Nature is close to us and easily accessible. We invest in playing, learning and moving in nature. We are also involved in UNICEF's child-friendly municipality model.

We want to offer high-quality early childhood education and together we develop operating models and evaluation. At Keski, we have the child and a positive, solution-oriented pedagogy. The aim of Imatra's early childhood education is to promote the equal, comprehensive development, learning and well-being of all children in accordance with the principles of inclusion.

Join ProVaka, which has been researched to have an impact on well-being at work as well, to guide children's social behavior.

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The well-being of our staff is important to us 

We have modern and healthy working conditions, a positive and open working atmosphere and competent and enthusiastic colleagues. We have a replacement system in place for sudden replacements. Deputy managers work alongside the daycare director and we implement a so-called shared leadership model, where every employee gets to participate in the decision-making of the unit. We develop and evolve together. 

Get to know Imatra's early childhood education and preschool education

We have available

  • Healthy and versatile working and learning environments.
  • A good support network and the opportunity for comprehensive input and consultation from an early childhood education special education teacher.
  • The ProVaka model, which has been researched to improve work well-being.
  • A personal work computer for early childhood education teachers and social workers.
  • Current job descriptions and salary according to the demands of the work.
  • Locally agreed salary increase for early childhood education professionals.
  • Good continuing education opportunities.
  • The opportunity to participate in development work and influence its shape.
  • Opportunities for work rotation.
  • Possibility of work supervision and coaching.
  • In addition to statutory preventive occupational health care, general practitioner-level medical care.
  • A family-friendly work community.
  • Possibility of charging electric cars in school centers.
  • If necessary, we assist in obtaining a rental apartment.
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Join a group of people who are enthusiastic about their work! 

The job satisfaction survey of the early childhood education staff shows that almost 90% of the staff are enthusiastic about their work. The atmosphere between the immediate supervisor and the staff was also perceived as confidential. In addition, a large part of the early childhood education staff is ready to recommend their workplace to a friend. (Job well-being survey 2023)

Jenni Ahtiainen

Jenni, daycare center manager

"We are a boldly developing and learning community. We have a great framework to carry out high-quality work for the benefit of children. Come with!"
Hanna Sutinen and children on the magic carpet

Hanna, early childhood education teacher

"We work together having fun, experimenting, succeeding and strengthening our professionalism."
Tanja Röyskö

Tanja, special early childhood education teacher

"The city offers opportunities to participate in trainings and thus maintain and develop one's own skills. We have a positive wind blowing."
Terhi Hulkko

Terhi, director of kindergarten and preschool education

"We have a positive, energetic and enthusiastic work community. As a supervisor, I am present in everyday life, building the future together with professional and competent personnel. We create versatile learning environments together and we have time for pedagogical discussions."
Imatra harbor and Ukonniemi beach

Small town, big city possibilities

Imatra has comfortable living environments and good services. Saimaa, Vuoksi and Imatrankoski create a unique landscape to experience. The diverse cultural offer and active sports community offer things to do and experiences.

The National Miracle of Finland is home to an easier everyday life and a joyful celebration. Check it out and bring it already!
Get to know Imatra's possibilities

Ask more about early childhood education jobs

Minna Leinonen
Head of early childhood education
p. 020 617 3515

Ask more about Imatra as a place of residence

Heikki Laine
Repatriator
p. 020 617 2321

Emails are a form first name Last Nameatimatra.fi (firstname[dot]surname[at]imatra[dot]fi)

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