Paarsisoq is looking for a social worker for their nursery and kindergarten, which has space for 90 children. The position requires an education as a social worker and the ability to work pedagogically with children. Responsibility and opportunities for development are offered in an active workplace.
Social helper sought for Paarsisoq
Paarsisoq is both a nursery and a kindergarten located on the road to the Radiofjeldet district.
Paarsisoq has space for 90 children, in the nursery there are three rooms each accommodating 12 children, in Paarsisoq the children's division in the rooms is as follows; in two rooms the youngest and middle-aged are combined, and in the third room children around 2 years old are trained for transition to kindergarten.
In the kindergarten there are three rooms each with 18 children, here the youngest and middle-aged are combined in two rooms, and one room is reserved for children who are about to start school.
Paarsisoq is located close to the city center, which was used as a kindergarten in 1969, but later an extension was added to the nursery.
The staffing norm is 22; leader, deputy, 4 department heads in pedagogical positions, 6 child/social helpers, 6 assistants, a cook, a kitchen assistant, and a cleaning assistant.
In the kindergarten Paarsisoq, the work is based on the good kindergarten, in Paarsisoq our value is to put the child at the center, to set healthy boundaries, to be able to make clear and unambiguous decisions, and to be able to listen to children's opinions and wishes.
In Paarsisoq, we emphasize that we together with all users develop a healthy kindergarten.
Our values in Paarsisoq are:
∙The appreciative pedagogy
∙Using nature as a pedagogical tool
∙To teach the children respect for diversity
∙To create safe environments for the children that allow for development
We can offer:
∙A workplace where you have the opportunity to take responsibility and influence the institution
∙An active workplace
∙Opportunity to participate in courses and education
∙Engaged parents and sweet children
We expect:
∙That you are a trained Social Helper
∙That you are initiative-rich and can take responsibility
∙That you are willing to engage in pedagogical discussions about our work
∙That you are creative and enjoy doing pedagogical activities with the children
∙That you are welcoming and positive towards children, staff, and parents
∙That you are stable and have knowledge of the surroundings
Criminal and Child Certificate:
The 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 start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the child certificate from the National Police as well as the 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.
Salary and employment conditions:
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between the Government of Greenland, according to the agreement/collective agreement applicable at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.
Employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.
Housing:
No staff housing can be provided for the position.
Further information can be obtained from:
If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact for further information about the position and associated tasks to:
Leader Naja Amagtangneq Kilime, tel. +299 36 67 60 or email: ks56naki@sermersooq.gl
Application:
Application marked withJob no. 818-26, and attached educational certificate and documentation for previous employment, etc. 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 and CV.
Note:
We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please send your application electronically via the job posting.
Application deadline: August 31, 2026
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Social helper wanted for Paarsisoq
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