We are looking for a dynamic IT Teaching Assistant with a passion for school development, who wants to help shape the digital future of the town's primary schools. Emphasis is placed on good collaboration between professionals and a cross-curricular approach to ensure the success of the children. 

The Education and Public Health Department fosters a professional environment where ambition, trust and solution-focused working practices are prioritised, and staff are supported and given opportunities for development, including through training and professional development. Emphasis is placed on strong relationships with the school community, parents and other partners, both within and outside the municipality.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Working on strategy development, such as curriculum development and action plans in the field of information technology
• Monitor surveys on the development of school activities and make recommendations for improvements.
• Monitors compliance with data protection laws regarding student software and advises schools accordingly.
• Organises and manages training and professional development for teachers and management in the field of information technology, in collaboration with schools and staff of the primary and nursery education department.
• Provides advice and guidance to school staff, parents and pupils on preventative measures concerning pupils' use of the internet (digital citizenship).
• Participation in collaboration with leisure services, youth centres, prevention officers of Hafnarfjörður and other municipalities in the field of information technology in school activities.
• Participation in the strategic direction, development and innovation of school activities in Hafnarfjörður.
• Other duties as described in the job description

Educational and competency requirements:

• Teaching licence (copy of licence to be attached to the application)
• Further education in project management and/or information technology
• Primary school teaching experience
• Experience of information technology in school work
• Experience in project management is desirable.
• Experience in teaching advisory is desirable
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Initiative, independence and organisational skills
• Ability to manage projects and teamwork
• Good command of Icelandic and English, both spoken and written.
• Very good computer skills

The job share is 100%.

Further information is provided by Erla Karlsdóttir, Development Officer for Primary Schools., erla@hafnarfjordur.is 

The application deadline is 27th April.

Purchases and terms are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Icelandic Teachers' Union.

The application must be accompanied by a CV and a covering letter detailing the applicant's relevant skills and experience. 

Fixed in all advertisements: Attention is drawn to the policy of the City of Hafnarfjörður to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and to ensure that its workplaces reflect the diversity of the community.