The nursery Ungaavaraq is looking for an engaged pilot to work as a deputy manager with leadership tasks and daily interaction with children. The institution focuses on children's development and well-being through appreciative pedagogy and educational sports. We offer a collaborative and respectful work environment with a focus on good communication between staff and parents.
Are you committed to working as a deputy manager and having leadership responsibilities, and are you interested in working with children on a daily basis? If so, we need you at the nursery "Ungaavaraq."
We develop children in the daycare, and we are continuously involved in developing leadership and organization. Here in the institution, we emphasize having close communication, and we are focused on the development and well-being of each individual child and groups.
It is the goal of Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq to develop curious, resilient, and happy children. According to Inatsisartut Act No. 62 on pedagogically developing daycare services for preschool children, these are our fundamental principles for developing the children. We do this by discussing our educational objectives and how we can realize them.
The characteristic of our institution is:
To work based on our objectives, which are:
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Development of children based on the children's skills
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To use appreciative pedagogy to develop children at their level, and to develop children based on their skills.
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To train the children in speech, acquisition, and the ability to be with others, by using the 7 basic principles.
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We use the Kammagiitta suitcase (anti-bullying materials) in various activities where we learn about respect, closeness, setting boundaries, and being able to stand up.
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We use pedagogical sports so that children can learn to control their motor skills and children learn to make decisions.
What can we offer as a workplace:
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We offer a workplace that is attractive to children and employees for leaders and employees who collaborate, have mutual respect, and like each other.
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The staff collaborates equally based on their abilities.
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Our most important values are that children and staff have a warm and safe relationship with each other.
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That employees and parents have good communication.
Expectations for the applicant:
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Can take responsibility and work independently
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That you are cooperative in relation to the citizens and your colleagues.
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That you are adaptable and would like to be part of the change.
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That you can plan pedagogically developing activities.
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That you can take responsibility when there are missing staff in the wards or when the kitchen staff is absent.
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That you are good at using computers, but it is not a requirement.
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Being bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement.
About the nursery:
The nursery Ungaavaraq is designed for 48 children divided into 4 groups, which also has a good view, is nice to enter, and has a good atmosphere. The staff ratio is 15, which includes: Leader, Deputy, 3 Educators, 4 Social Workers, 4 Assistants, 1 Floater, and 1 Kitchen Assistant.
The nursery was taken into use on December 15, 2010.
The nursery's opening hours are from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and it is located in the center of Nuuk in Radiofjeldet.
Criminal and Child Certificate:
The position is covered by the law on the obligation to obtain criminal and child certificates. According to the law, employment can only begin when the municipality has received satisfactory criminal and child certificates. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the child certificate from the National Police as well as the criminal record from the Police.
The child certificate is obtained by the municipality with the consent of the individual, while the criminal record is obtained by the individual from the police.
Salary and employment conditions:
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland, according to the agreement/collective agreement in effect at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.
The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.
Housing:
No housing can be provided for the position.
Further information can be obtained from:
If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact us for further information about the position and associated tasks at:
Leader Juliane Hendriksen Tobiassen, phone +299 36 69 30 or email: juto@sermersooq.gl
Application:
Application marked with Job no. 268-26, and attached educational certificate and documentation for previous employment, etc. must be uploaded before the deadline expires.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.
Employer Details
Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq
Kuussuaq 2
3900 Nuuk , Grønland
Email: Juto@sermersooq.gl
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Job Title
Pilot
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
Mar 31, 2026
Contact Person
Juliane Hendriksen Tobiassen
Juto@sermersooq.gl
+299 36 69 30
Job category
Teaching /
Pedagogue
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