The Ikinnguteeqqat daycare center in Uummannaq is seeking a Deputy Director to begin on November 1, 2026, or as otherwise agreed.

The deputy director’s immediate supervisor will be the director of Meeqqerivik Ikinnguteeqqat.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work based on the policy objectives for children and youth in Avannaata Municipality

• Enhancing the quality of staff members’ professional and personal competencies through internal and external theme days, professional activities, and courses

• Introduce new pedagogical approaches

• Ensure a safe and secure daycare center for children, parents, and staff

• Prepare an informational brochure about the daycare center

• Work purposefully to develop new ideas and policies

• Close daily collaboration with the manager

Features:

• Certified educator

• Experience with personnel management and administration in a daycare center

• Be responsible, have a good overview, and demonstrate empathy and adaptability. 

• Be able to handle stressful situations and be flexible, cooperative, approachable, and reliable

• Good physical and mental health, and an open and cheerful disposition

• Be committed to working in accordance with the daycare center’s objectives and action plans

Salary and Terms of Employment:
Employment is governed by the current collective bargaining agreement between Naalakkersuisut and Nunatsinni Perorsaasut Kattuffiat

Housing is not provided for this position.

Employment is contingent upon the submission of a satisfactory child protection clearance and a criminal background check, which will be obtained from the National Police Agency with the applicant’s consent.

Contact: For
more information about the position, please contact Ane Zeeb Pjettursson, the director of Meeqqerivik Ikinnguteeqqat, at 55 55 20 or by email at azpj@avannaata.gl 

Applications, including information about educational credentials, certificates of authorization, and documentation of previous employment, should be submitted via the Avannaata Municipality website: Avannaata.gl/ledige-stilllinger

Application deadline: October 28, 2026