Deputy Head for Integrated Daycare Institution Naja/Aleqa

Deputy Chef for Integrated Daycare Institution Naja/Aleqa

The deputy chef we need is engaged with the children, can show closeness and trust, is engaged with parents and can have good dialogue with them, has the will to work with the child at the center. You should be the one 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 who should help influence the daycare institution. You should be the one who can have a close collaboration with the leader and can take responsibility for the entire house 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 has the goal of creating curious, robust, healthy, and happy children. There is an expectation that you, with a social worker education, will focus on achieving the goals.

The position is a full-time position with 40 hours a week. There is space for 44 children, divided into 20 kindergarten children and 24 nursery children.

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

The distribution of work and responsibility of the staff group is a total of 11 positions.

Work and Responsibilities:

You will be co-responsible for compliance with the Inatsisartut Act No. 62 of November 20, 2023, on pedagogical developmental offers for children of preschool age, in addition to the Qeqqata Municipal Council's child and youth policy, which can be found on the Qeqqata Municipality's website, as well as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Qualifications:

• That you are a trained educator
• 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 have knowledge of The Good Daycare Institution
• That you can have conversations with parents regarding the children's development
• You can make planning and can 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 attentive to new initiatives
• That you have a respectful pedagogical viewpoint
• That you can maintain calm in busyness
• That you are aware of what is happening inside the house
• That you can be attentive to the children's special needs
• That you have respect for meeting times

We offer

• Salary and employment conditions, including the right to free travel in connection with commencement and moving expenses, in accordance with the applicable agreements and collective agreements between the Naalakkersuisut and your negotiating organization
• Staff housing, for which rent etc. is paid according to applicable rules
• Good working conditions
• Initiative-rich 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:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between the Naalakkersuisut and NPK.

Commencement on September 1, 2026, or by agreement.

There will be the possibility of assigning staff housing for the position, for which a deposit and rent, consumption etc. is paid according to the applicable rules for rent payment in Greenland's Self-Government and the municipality's properties etc. in Greenland. If permanent staff housing cannot be made available immediately upon commencement, employees with the right to temporary housing will be offered a temporary vacant housing, for which rent, consumption etc. is paid in accordance with the above.

This position is covered by the law on the obligation to obtain a criminal and child certificate. According to the law, employment can only begin when the municipality has received a satisfactory criminal and child certificate. We must therefore point out that the commencement date can only be agreed upon when the municipality has received a child certificate from the National Police, as well as a criminal certificate from the Police.

The child certificate is obtained by the municipality with the consent of the individual, while the criminal certificate is obtained by the individual from the Police.

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the leader Martha Lyberth Jensen at telephone 86 30 82 or daycare manager Navarana Lennert at telephone 86 74 02.

Application:

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

How to apply:

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

Note:

We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please send your application electronically via the job posting.

Application deadline: August 18, 2026