Vestre Toten municipality has 4 municipal and 7 private kindergartens with a total of approximately 570 children. See information about the kindergartens on our website.

The kindergartens in Vestre Toten are involved in regional competence development in collaboration with the University of Innlandet.

Facts about the position

We have vacancies for up to two 100% permanent positions as a child and youth worker from August 2026. The positions are linked to Vestrumenga and Veltmanåa kindergartens in Raufoss.

The work will be both part of the basic staffing and strengthening measures for children with decisions on special educational assistance, in line with the Kindergarten Act. You will have an important role in creating safe, inclusive and developing days for children with different needs.

Qualifications

• A certificate as a child and youth worker is desirable
• General experience from kindergarten is desirable
• Experience with children who have extra needs in language and social skills is an advantage
• It is an advantage with experience and interest in children who need
  AAC - alternative and supplementary communication

A valid and approved police certificate is required before starting.

Personal qualities

We are looking for you who are:

• Caring, confident and present
• Motivated, willing to learn and meet everyday life with a good mood
• Stable, conscientious and clear in the adult role
• Flexible and open to change
• Enjoy physical activity and play
• A good collaborator with strong communication skills

Personal suitability and references will be emphasized.

We want diversity in our kindergartens and therefore encourage men to apply.

We offer

• A meaningful and developing job in an active and positive working environment
• A strong professional environment with committed and skilled colleagues
• Good opportunities for professional and personal development
• Good pension and insurance schemes

Salary conditions

The position is paid in accordance with the collective agreement. Start date

August 2026

Miscellaneous

We ask that electronic applications are registered on our website: www.vestre-toten.kommune.no

Certified copies of diplomas and certificates will only be provided on request, but must be submitted no later than the start date for salary determination. Appointees must provide a valid police certificate and a self-declaration of tuberculin status.

If you do not want your application to be published, please explain why. This is a requirement under Section 25 of the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act. Please note that your application may be made public even if you have requested not to be included on the list of applicants.

Link to application form: Apply here