In Gjøvik Municipality, we are committed to high quality in our preschools, and we are now looking for an educational leader to join us in the world’s most important job. We have a full-time (100%) permanent position available at Tongjordet Preschool.
“On the Same Team for Children and Youth—All children and youth in Gjøvik shall have a childhood characterized by well-being, safety, and life skills through good collaboration with parents, the right expertise close to children and youth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and an inclusive community”—the childhood development strategy for Gjøvik Municipality.
Tongjordet Preschool is one of nine municipal preschools in Gjøvik Municipality. Tongjordet Preschool is located in Sørbyen and has five classes.
We are a multicultural preschool, and our focus areas include providing high-quality programs in the fields of culture and children’s language development. Throughout the year, we add that “little extra” in the area of culture, including our own art exhibition. Tongjordet Preschool is staffed by professionally skilled, creative, and cheerful employees, and we are now looking for a new team player.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work with children in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Daycare Act, and the Daycare Framework Plan
- Work according to the preschool’s annual plan and contribute to the children’s overall well-being and development
- Contribute to pedagogical development at the preschool
- Contribute to good collaboration with colleagues, parents, and external partners
- Responsibility for planning, documenting, and evaluating the educational work
- Maintain an overview, lead, and involve colleagues in day-to-day operations
- Mentor colleagues so that, as a team, you can create a positive learning and development environment for children
- Collaborate with various support agencies and partners regarding individual children or groups of children
Qualifications:
- Approved early childhood education degree
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Approved police background check required
Personal Qualities:
- You are committed to delivering in accordance with the framework plan and other guidelines
- You possess professional integrity, work in a knowledge-based manner, and are development-oriented
- You have a solid understanding of mentoring and experience with project work
- You possess strong leadership skills and the ability to both collaborate and work independently, in a structured, goal- and results-oriented manner
- You have a respectful attitude and demeanor when interacting with children, parents, and staff
- You have a positive attitude and are skilled at communication and collaboration
- You have a high work capacity, are flexible, and are solution-oriented
- You are skilled at structuring, organizing, and planning
- Personal suitability is emphasized
We offer:
- An exciting and diverse job in a positive and professional environment
- Varied and exciting work tasks in a professionally stimulating community
- Participation in an inclusive and professionally strong team
- Pension plans through KLP.
- Focus on local labor-management cooperation and systematic, preventive HSE work.
- Access to a fitness room
- Access to a rental cabin
For more information, please contact Board Member Bjørn Martinsen, tel. 61189922, cell: 41034623.
Exceptions to public disclosure must be justified:
Gjøvik Municipality practices a policy of greater transparency, cf. the Public Administration Act § 11. This means that all applicants are listed on a public applicant list. Special circumstances must exist to be granted an exemption, cf. Section 25 of the Public Administration Act.
Application:All applications must be submitted electronically via our application system.
We strive for a diverse work environment and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of gender, ethnic background, religion, disability, or age.
Link to the application form: Apply here