AbstractAimTo evaluate factors related to the occupational well‐being of social and health care educators' work communities during the COVID‐19 pandemic.DesignA cross‐sectional study was conducted among social and health care educators in Finland 2020.MethodsData (n= 552) were collected through a questionnaire containing continuous, Likert scale and categorical variables. Descriptive, exploratory factor analysis and multiple regression modelling were used for analysing the data.ResultsEducators regarded their work as meaningful and experienced collegiality. Age and work experience were related to experiences on work community subscales and community occupational well‐being. Personal occupational well‐being and activities promoting occupational well‐being on the community level were most related to experiences of the work community and its well‐being. The activities that promote occupational well‐being on the work community level should be emphasized.