Institution Leader

Institution Leader

New daycare institution in Nanortalik is looking for a leader

About the new daycare institution:

The new daycare institution in Nanortalik is expected to open in October. The institution is expected to accommodate 76 children.

We are looking for a leader for the new daycare institution in Nanortalik, who is a trained educator or has equivalent experience.

In the Municipality of Kujalleq's daycare institutions, we emphasize that children develop through well-being, development, and creativity, therefore we are looking for a leader with experience in innovation and development, who can create a good environment for both children and staff. We are looking for a person who can take on leadership responsibility, is flexible regarding changing workdays, has a strong mindset, and can influence being a role model.

Work and responsibilities:

You will be jointly responsible for fulfilling the Inatsisartut law on pedagogical developmental offers for children in preschool age no. 62 of November 20, 2023. You have experience in creating frameworks for the management of daycare institutions. You can create safe communication with individuals responsible for the child.

We will strive to create a daily life where there is a balance between recognizability based on daily rhythm/time perception & unpredictability based on children's influence on the institution's culture. It is important that we together build a healthy & developing institution for all users. Therefore, the working environment is highly valued.

We have the following values:

• The child should feel safe and welcome.
• A good collaboration between parents and staff.
• To accept the child's identity.
• To develop the child from its developmental stage.
• That children aged 0-6 have a positive and stimulating environment.
• To appreciate South Greenland's culture and values as well as our traditional food culture

We can offer:

• A collaboration with the leaders of 7 daycare institutions in the Municipality of Kujalleq, with whom you can have good sparring. The daycare leaders have extensive experience in the field and possess a strong willingness to step in case of doubt.
• Close collaboration with the department for daycare institutions. And support from their side.
• To work according to the Municipality of Kujalleq's personnel policy
• A beautiful and calm environment in Nanortalik.

Expectations of you:

• That you have a pedagogical education or similar.
• To create new initiatives.
• That you are proactive and can take responsibility.
• That you are willing to engage in pedagogical discussions about our work.
• That you are welcoming and positive towards children, staff, and parents.
• That you are holistic and seeking inspiration.
• That you are stable and motivated.
• That you take responsibility and are engaged in your work.
• That you are cooperative and find it important to collaborate.
• That you are proactive and innovative.
• Positive/fresh and full of motivation.
• You are open to new initiatives, welcoming.
• You are stable.

We offer

• Salary and employment conditions, including the right to free travel in connection with commencement and relocation, in accordance with the currently applicable agreements and collective agreements between the Naalakkersuisut and your negotiating organization.
• Staff housing for deputy and educator, for which rent etc. is paid according to applicable rules
• Good working conditions
• Good cooperation between staff and parents
• Friendly and welcoming colleagues.

Criminal and Child Certificate:

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 start date can only be agreed upon when 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 Naalakkersuisut and Nunatsinni Perorsaasut Kattuffiat (NPK) or another relevant negotiating organization.

Start date: To be agreed with the applicant

The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period

Housing:

There will be staff housing available for the position, for which a deposit and rent, utilities etc. are paid according to the applicable rules for rent payment in the Greenland Self-Government and the municipality's properties etc. in Greenland. If permanent staff housing cannot be made available immediately upon commencement, employees entitled to temporary housing will be offered a temporary housing, for which rent, utilities etc. are paid according to the above.

Relocation travel and moving expenses will be provided in accordance with applicable rules.

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Ivalo A. Arnfjord e-mail: ivaa@kujalleq.gl phone: 648141

Application deadline: October 7, 2026

Application:

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

How to apply:

Application 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: October 5, 2026