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New Daycare Center in Nanortalik Seeks a Director

About the new daycare center:

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

We are looking for a director for the new daycare center in Nanortalik who is a trained early childhood educator or has equivalent experience.

At the daycare centers in the Municipality of Kujalleq, we emphasize children’s growth through well-being, development, and creativity; therefore, we are seeking a leader with experience in innovation and development who can create a positive environment for both children and staff. We are looking for someone who can take on leadership responsibilities, is flexible regarding changing work schedules, has a strong mindset, and can serve as a role model.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You must share responsibility for complying with the Inatsisartut Act on Educational and Developmental Programs for Preschool-Aged Children, No. 62, of November 20, 2023. You have experience in establishing a framework for managing a daycare center. You are able to establish open and trusting communication with those responsible for the child.

We will strive to create a daily routine that strikes a balance between predictability—based on daily rhythms and a sense of time—and unpredictability—based on the children’s influence on the center’s culture. It is important that we work together to build a healthy and nurturing environment for all our children. That is why we place a high priority on the work environment.

We have the following values:

  • The child should feel safe and welcome.
  • Good cooperation between parents and staff.
  • Accepting the child's identity.
  • Support the child's development based on their current developmental stage.
  • That children ages 0–6 have a positive and stimulating environment.
  • To appreciate the culture and values of South Greenland, as well as our traditional food culture

We can offer:

  • A collaboration with the directors of seven daycare centers in the Municipality of Kujalleq, with whom you can have productive discussions. The daycare center directors have extensive experience in this field and are highly willing to step in when needed.
  • Close collaboration with the Department of Child Care Facilities. And support from them.
  • Working in accordance with the Kommune Kujalleq personnel policy
  • A beautiful and peaceful setting in Nanortalik.

What we expect from you:

  • That you have a degree in education or a similar field.
  • To create new initiatives.
  • That you are proactive and can take on responsibility.
  • That you are willing to engage in professional discussions about our work.
  • That you are friendly and positive toward children, staff, and parents.
  • That you have a holistic outlook and are always seeking inspiration.
  • That you are reliable and motivated.
  • That you take responsibility and are committed to your work.
  • That you are cooperative and value teamwork.
  • That you are proactive and innovative.
  • Positive, energetic, and highly motivated.
  • You are open to new ideas and welcoming.
  • You're steady.

We offer

  • Salary and terms of employment, including the right to free travel in connection with taking up a position and moving household goods, in accordance with the agreements and collective bargaining agreements in effect at any given time between Naalakkersuisut and your authorized bargaining organization.
  • Staff housing for the assistant director and educator, for whom rent, etc., is paid in accordance with applicable rules
  • Good working conditions
  • Good cooperation between staff and parents
  • Friendly and welcoming coworkers.

Criminal Record and Child Protection Certificate:

This position is subject to the law requiring criminal and child protection background checks. In accordance with the law, employment cannot begin until the municipality has received satisfactory criminal and child protection background checks. We must therefore point out that the start date cannot be agreed upon until the municipality has received a child protection certificate from the National Police and a criminal record check from the Police.

The child protection record is obtained by the municipality with the individual’s consent, while the criminal record is obtained by the individual from the police.

Salary and Terms of Employment:

Salary and employment conditions are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement between Naalakkersuisut and Nunatsinni Perorsaasut Kattuffiat (NPK) or another relevant organization authorized to negotiate.

Start date: To be determined with the applicant

The position will include a 3-month probationary period

Housing:

Staff housing may be provided for this position; a security deposit, rent, utilities, etc., will be payable in accordance with the rules in effect at any given time regarding rent payments for properties owned by the Government of Greenland and municipalities in Greenland. If permanent staff housing cannot be made available immediately upon starting the position, employees entitled to vacant housing will be offered temporary vacant housing, for which rent, utilities, etc., are paid in accordance with the above.

Relocation travel and household goods relocation are provided in accordance with applicable rules.

For more information about the position, please contact: Ivalo A. Arnfjord, email: ivaa@kujalleq.gl, phone: 648141

Application deadline: October 7, 2026

Application:

Applications, including relevant transcripts, a resume, statements, and references, must be uploaded before the deadline.

Here’s how to apply:

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

Note:

We do not accept applications in paper form or via email; please submit your application electronically through the job posting.

Application deadline: October 5, 2026