Educators for Angerlarsimaffik Ivaneq

Employment September 1, 2026 or by agreement. 

Institution's ownership
Angerlarsimaffik Ivaneq is owned by the Government of Greenland and is organizationally under the Social Authority.
Places and departments
Ivaneq has 25 places divided by age groups in 5 departments. The age group is 0-17 years.
Purpose
The purpose of Ivaneq is to offer a safe, homely, and structured care environment with stable and accommodating adults who take responsibility for the children's well-being, development, and learning. The children should feel that they are seen, heard, and included in the social community. It is also a significant purpose that the children learn to navigate different types of relationships and communities, including institutional life, schooling, leisure, and friendships. Ivaneq emphasizes supporting the child's right to contact and interaction with parents and other close relationships. Finally, it is a purpose that the children learn to master everyday tasks and challenges so that they are prepared for an independent and responsible life after leaving the institution.
 
Social pedagogical method
Ivaneq is based on recognition and relationship and attachment pedagogy. It is in the meeting and interaction with other people that the child develops self-understanding, self-esteem, and self-confidence, just as it is in the interaction with others that the child learns to give and receive recognition. A stable, inclusive, and recognizing adult contact is the foundation for the child to thrive and unfold its potential. The primary and secondary pedagogues play a key role as a safe and secure haven for the child. Other key concepts in the efforts and collaboration at Ivaneq are recognition, decency, responsibility, and professionalism.
All important pedagogical methods we use

• A secure base for the child – use of primary and secondary pedagogue
• Structure and predictability – fixed daily rhythms for all departments
• An active everyday life – all children should be offered age-appropriate activities every day
• A common attitude towards well-being – rules of conduct in all departments, etc.

Collaborative relationships beyond the Social Authority and municipalities
Ivaneq emphasizes maintaining good cooperation with local schools as well as the healthcare system and the police. There is also collaboration with external psychologists on education and supervision.
 
Special offers/facilities
Ivaneq often uses nature as a framework for the social pedagogical efforts, including sailing and stays in cabins.
The pedagogue's tasks include, among others:

• Primary pedagogue function
• Daily observations, analysis, and reflection in the children's diaries
• Preparation of semi-annual reports and pedagogical assessments
• Support the children in an active and healthy lifestyle
• Participate in fjord colonies
• Close cooperation with management

About you

• You are a trained pedagogue
• You are aware that you will mean a lot to the children and young people you are responsible for
• You have knowledge of the consequences of neglect in children and young people
• You thrive on the small successes in everyday life
• You can handle conflicts
• You are positive and see opportunities rather than limitations
• You are prepared to actively participate in the internal training
• You are bilingual (Greenlandic/Danish), but this is not a requirement

 

Salary and employment conditions
Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement applicable at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing
No staff housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has staff housing through employment in the Government, the right to assigned staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

Submit application, CV, educational and course certificates, as well as other relevant documents by clicking "Send application".
We do not accept applications via e-mail.