Join the Peikkometsä Team
Welcome to a Happy and Supportive Work Community!
Are you a passionate and dedicated early years educator looking for a workplace where things are done with heart—and where you can truly focus on your work?
Read below to discover how we’ve built a workplace where educators thrive.
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Warm regards,
Hanna Hirvonen
Director of Early Childhood Education
Employee Benefits
Recruitment Bonus for Staff
Recommend a candidate for a leadership or teaching position—if hired, you’ll receive a €250 bonus.
Occupational Healthcare
Preventive services and acute medical care through private occupational health.
Affordable Lunch
Enjoy a workplace lunch for just €5.16 per meal.
Education Support
If you’re studying to become an early childhood education teacher while working (Bachelor of Arts in Education), school days are fully paid.
Active Wellbeing Culture
Annual wellbeing allowance of €150 per employee.
Company Bike Benefit
We encourage staff to stay active—you can get a bike through our employment bike program at a reduced rate.
Childcare Discount
Employees receive a 30% discount on their own child’s daycare fees at Peikkometsä.
Group Exercise Sessions
Join in free-time fitness sessions to connect and stay active with colleagues.
Teacher Recruitment Bonus
Qualified early childhood education teachers receive a €500 welcome bonus when joining Peikkometsä.
Working at Peikkometsä
Always Enough Educators
We ensure appropriate staffing levels at all times. Substitutes are used efficiently to cover absences.
Clear Division of Roles
Educators focus on pedagogy, while housekeeping staff take care of meals and cleaning.
Thoughtful Onboarding
We care about our people. Every new team member receives thorough onboarding with a clear, structured orientation plan.
Tools to Succeed
With our pedagogical methods and practical tools—like cycle plans, educational timetables, and team meeting templates—you can plan and organize your team’s days effectively and meaningfully..
Tools like the group’s weekly plan, pedagogical schedule, and team meeting agenda help bring clarity and ease to everyday planning.
Supportive Leadership
Our leaders are here to support and listen to you. Your ideas matter and are genuinely welcomed into our daily practices.
We Value Your Strengths
You can join one of our professional teams focused on pedagogy or staff wellbeing. Contribute to your work community using your unique skills and interests.
Joy in Our Work
We love what we do—and it shows. Our atmosphere is both professional and relaxed, with a strong focus on positive interaction among staff and families.
Long-Term Appreciation
We honor your continued commitment to Peikkometsä with recognition every five years.
A Great Place to Work
We’re proud that Peikkometsä is a place where people truly enjoy their work. Here, your voice is heard, your needs are respected, and we support a healthy balance between work and family life.
Open Positions
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