Educator/Social Assistant

The daycare institution Kanaartaq is seeking an educator/social assistant to work with children aged 0-6 years. You will be responsible for educational development in accordance with legislation and municipal policies. We offer good working conditions and opportunities for personal development. The application deadline is March 12, 2026.

Job openings in the Integrated daycare institution Kanaartaq;

·Educated in pedagogy/Social assistant 3

The daycare institution "Kanaartaq" is designed for 64 children aged 0 to 6 years, distributed across 4 rooms. The nursery has space for 24 children. The kindergarten has space for 40 children. Information can be obtained from:

Jakobine F. Jerimiassen Leader tel: 86 77 10.

e-mail: jaje@qeqqata.gl

Are you the one who wants to work at the Kanaartaq Daycare Center and be involved in developing the children?

Room with a lack of educators distributed by age in rooms: Kindergarten room Kakillarnat 4½-6 years, Kimmernat 3-4½ years. Nursery Kuannit 1½-3 years.

The educator in the kindergarten room Kakillarnat works with preschool children in preparation for starting school and developmental tasks in collaboration with other staff in the room.

The educator in the kindergarten room Kimmernat works with children in connection with language development as well as the development of the body and mentality towards independence.

The educator in the nursery Kuannit carries out encouraging development according to the ages and transitions of the children in close collaboration with other staff in the room.

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 available on the Qeqqata Municipality's website and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Qualifications:

  • Educated as a pedagogue/social assistant
  • You have experience in the daycare sector.
  • You can collaborate with different instances.
  • You are familiar with the legislation.
  • You can have a close collaboration with the leader.

We expect:

  • That you are a trained educator or similar.
  • That you are familiar with The Good Daycare Institution.
  • The children's folder/ semi-annual conversation with parents
  • That you can make planning That you can delegate tasks
  • That you can create something new
  • That you have an overview of the tasks.
  • That you are stable/engaged in your work.
  • That you can work responsibly
  • That you are happy/fresh and open
  • That you master Greenlandic and Danish.
  • That you can use an iPad
  • That you are aware of new initiatives.
  • That you have a recognizing pedagogical perspective.

Offer:

  • Good working conditions
  • Open to new ideas
  • Good collaboration between colleagues and parents
  • Motivated employees who, despite the age difference, have a good atmosphere.
  • The staff works flexibly with annual rotations between the rooms, allowing them to follow the children from the time they arrive until they start school.
  • Opportunity to use the gym for free in Idærtshallen in Qeqqata Municipality.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to free travel and relocation of personal belongings, are in accordance with the applicable agreements between the Self-Government, Greenlandic municipalities, and the Nunatsinni Perorsaasut Kattuffiat NPK.

Housing can be allocated, for which payment is made according to applicable regulations.

Commencement April 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Application:

Applications with relevant examination papers, CV, testimonials, and references 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, CV, etc.

Employer Details

Qeqqata Kommunia

Makkorsip Aqquserna 2

3911 Sisimiut , Grønland

Email: Jaje@qeqqata.gl

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Job Title

Educator/Social Assistant

Job Type

Full Time

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Contact Person

Jakobine F. Jerimiassen
Jaje@qeqqata.gl
86 77 10

Job category

Teaching /
Pedagogue

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