The daycare institution Kanaartaq is seeking a department leader to motivate colleagues and develop children. You must be educated in pedagogy, have experience with daycare institutions, and be able to collaborate with various agencies. Start date: April 1, 2026. Application deadline: March 12, 2026.
Department Manager
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 phone: 86 77 10.
e-mail: jaje@qeqqata.gl
Are you the one who wants to work at the Kanaartaq Daycare Center and help develop the children?
The department manager reports to the leader. Must motivate colleagues in the building and help lift various tasks.
Versatile and good at planning.
Work and areas of responsibility:
You will be jointly responsible for compliance with the Inatsisartut Act No. 62 of November 20, 202 regarding pedagogical 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:
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Educated as a pedagogue/educated as a social assistant
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You have experience in the daycare sector.
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You can collaborate with different instances.
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You are familiar with the legislation.
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You can have a close collaboration with the leader.
We expect:
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That you are a trained educator or similar.
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That you are familiar with The Good Daycare Institution.
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The children's folder/ semi-annual conversation with parents
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That you can make planning That you can delegate tasks
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That you can create something new
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That you have an overview of the tasks.
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That you are stable/engaged in your work.
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That you can work responsibly
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That you are happy/fresh and open
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That you master Greenlandic and Danish.
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That you can use an iPad
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That you are aware of new initiatives
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That you have a recognizing pedagogical perspective.
Offer:
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Good working conditions
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Open to new ideas
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Good cooperation between colleagues and parents
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Motivated employees who, despite age differences, have a good atmosphere.
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The staff works flexibly with annual rotations between the rooms, allowing them to follow the children from when they arrive until they start school.
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Opportunity to use the gym for free in the Sports Hall 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 rules.
Commencement April 1, 2026, or by agreement.
Contact Navarana Lennert Tel +299 70 21 00 email: Daycare Director.
Application:
Applications with relevant exam documents, 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.
Employer Details
Qeqqata Kommunia
Makkorsip Aqquserna 2
3911 Sisimiut , Grønland
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