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Nursery Ungaavaraq is seeking an engaged deputy manager to develop children with a focus on appreciative pedagogy and communication. We offer an attractive workplace emphasizing collaboration and well-being. Applicants are expected to take responsibility, plan activities, and possess strong communication skills.
Are you committed to working as a deputy manager with leadership tasks and interested in working with children daily? We need you at the nursery "Ungaavaraq". We develop children in the institution, continuously contributing to leadership and organizational development. We prioritize close communication, focusing on the development and well-being of individual children and groups. Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq aims to develop curious, resilient, and happy children according to Inatsisartut Act No. 62 on pedagogically developmental daycare for preschool children. Our principles for developing children involve discussing our pedagogical goals and how to achieve them. Our institution is characterized by: Working based on our objectives, which include: • Developing children based on their skills • Using appreciative pedagogy to develop children at their level and based on their skills • Practicing children's speech, acquisition, and ability to interact with others using the 7 basic principles • Using the Kammagiitta suitcase (anti-bullying materials) in various activities to learn about respect, closeness, setting boundaries, and standing up • Employing pedagogical sports so children can learn to control their motor skills and make decisions. What we offer as a workplace: • Leaders and employees who collaborate, respect each other, and enjoy working together, creating an attractive environment for children and staff • Equal collaboration among staff based on their abilities • Our core values are that children and staff have a warm and secure relationship • Good communication between staff and parents. Expectations for applicants: • Ability to take responsibility and work independently • Willingness to collaborate with citizens and colleagues • Adaptability and willingness to contribute to change • Ability to plan pedagogically developmental activities • Ability to take responsibility when staff is absent in rooms or kitchen staff is unavailable • Proficiency in using computers is an advantage but not required • Bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage but not required. About the nursery: Nursery Ungaavaraq accommodates 48 children divided into 4 groups, offering a pleasant atmosphere and a good view. The staff consists of 15 members, including a leader, deputy manager, 3 educators, 4 social assistants, 4 helpers, 1 floater, and 1 kitchen assistant. The nursery opened on December 15, 2010. Opening hours are 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, located in central Nuuk in Radiofjeldet. Criminal and Child Record: The position requires obtaining a criminal and child record. Employment can only commence once satisfactory records are received by the municipality. The child record is obtained by the municipality with the applicant's consent, while the criminal record is obtained by the applicant from the police. Salary and Employment Conditions: Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the current agreement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization. Employment includes a 3-month probation period. Housing: No staff housing is provided for the position. Further information: If you are interested in the position, feel free to contact for more details about the position and related tasks: Leader Juliane Henriksen Tobiassen, phone: +299 36 69 30 or email: juto@sermersooq.gl Application: Applications marked with Job No. 4-26, accompanied by educational certificates and documentation of previous employment, 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 and CV.
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Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq
Kuussuaq 2
3900 Nuuk , Grønland
Email: Juto@sermersooq.gl
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Job Title
Deputy Manager at Nursery Ungaavaraq
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
Jan 26, 2026
Contact Person
Juliane Henriksen Tobiassen
Juto@sermersooq.gl
+299 36 69 30
Job category
Trade and service /
Childcare
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