Deputy Manager for Integrated Daycare Institution Naja/Aleqa

The integrated daycare institution Naja/Aleqa in Sisimiut is looking for a deputy manager who can be hired from June 1, 2026, or by further agreement.

The deputy manager we need is engaged with the children, can show closeness and trust, is committed to the parents and can have good dialogue with them, has the will to work with the child at the center. You should be someone who is indispensable among colleagues with a broad perspective, is attentive to the children's reactions and is action-oriented, a good supplement for the leaders, is alert and has the will to be involved in the development and to influence the daycare institution. You should be someone who can have a close collaboration with the leader and can take responsibility for the entire facility when needed. You should have the will to develop the children with the child at the center together with other educators and colleagues.

Integrated Naja/Aleqa is located in the southern part of the city.

The Education area aims to create curious, resilient, healthy, and happy children. There is an expectation that you, with a social worker education, will focus on achieving these goals.

The position is a full-time job with 40 hours per week. There is room for 44 children, divided into 20 preschoolers and 24 toddlers.

The opening hours for the kindergarten are Monday – Friday from 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM.

The division of labor and responsibility of the staff group is a total of 11 positions.

Work and areas of responsibility:

You will be jointly responsible for compliance with Inatsisartut Act No. 62 of November 20, 2023, on educational development offers for preschool children, as well as the Qeqqata Municipal Council's children and youth policy, which can be found on the Qeqqata Municipality's website, and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Qualifications:

• Educated pedagogue
• That you have leadership skills
• That you have experience in daycare work.
• That you can collaborate with different instances
• That you are familiar with the legislation.

We expect:

• That you are a trained educator
• That you can have a close collaboration with the leader.
• That you are familiar with The Good Daycare Institution
• That you can have conversations with parents regarding the children's development.
• You can make plans and delegate tasks.
• That you can create something new
• That you are clear and can set boundaries when needed.
• That you have an overview of your tasks.
• That you are stable/engaged in your work
• That you can work responsibly
• That you are positive/fresh and welcoming.
• That you can speak Greenlandic and Danish.
• That you have knowledge of IT/computer.
• That you can be aware of new initiatives.
• That you have a recognizing pedagogical perspective.
• That you can maintain calm in busyness.
• That you are aware of what is happening inside the house.
• That you can be aware of the children's special needs.
• That you respect the meeting times.

We offer

• Salary and employment conditions, including the right to free travel in connection with commencement and relocation of household goods, in accordance with the currently applicable agreements and collective agreements between the Government of Greenland and your negotiating organization.
• Residential property, for which rent etc. is paid according to applicable rules
• Good working conditions
• Initiative-taking and innovative
• Good cooperation between staff and parents
• Good colleagues
• Motivated employees and a good atmosphere at the workplace
• Opportunity for free fitness and wellness access in the sports hall
• Good working environment
• Open to new ideas/suggestions

Salary and employment conditions:

Housing for staff can be provided.

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreements between the Greenlandic municipalities and NPK.

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the manager of the Integrated Daycare Institution Martha Lyberth Jensen at phone number 86 30 82 or Daycare Manager Navarana Lennert at phone number 86 74 02.

Housing:

A staff housing can be provided for the position, for which a deposit and rent, utilities, etc. will be paid according to the applicable rules for rent payment in the Greenland Self-Government and the municipality's properties in Greenland. If permanent staff housing cannot be made available immediately upon taking up the position, employees entitled to temporary housing will be offered a temporary accommodation, for which rent, utilities, etc. will be paid according to the above.

Criminal and Child Certificate:

This position is subject to the law on the obligation to obtain criminal and child certificates. According to the law, employment can only begin once 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 certificate 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.

Application:

Application with relevant exam papers, CV, statements, and references must be uploaded before the deadline.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application, CV, etc.