Hamravellir Health Nursery School is looking to hire an ambitious, full-time employee.

At Heilsuleikskólinn Hamravellir, a team of professional and fun-loving staff are looking for reinforcements.

Hamravellir is located inland in Völlunum, Hafnarfjörður, where there is easy access to unspoilt nature. Hamravellir is a health nursery school where the emphasis is on a healthy diet, outdoor activities, exercise and creativity. The nursery school's motto is movement, creativity and well-being. The nursery school's values are play and care.

The nurseries of Hafnarfjörður have introduced improved working hours, based on a 36-hour working week for all staff.

Key responsibilities and duties: 

• Works in the upbringing and education of children at a nursery school under the guidance and direction of the department manager and the school's management. 
• Participates in nursery and after-school activities within the nursery and other activities that take place during the school day.
• Keep a close eye on the welfare of children and nurture them mentally and physically in accordance with the nature and needs of each individual, so that they can enjoy themselves as individuals.
• Participates in and contributes to the ideation and planning of recreational and leisure activities within the nursery.
• Assists children at mealtimes and handles preparation and tidying up.
• Operates in accordance with the laws and regulations for nurseries, other applicable laws, and the National Curriculum for Nurseries.
• Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.

Educational and competency requirements:

• Experience in childcare or teaching is desirable.
• Experience of similar work in a nursery is an advantage.
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Initiative and autonomy in work methods
• Very good Icelandic skills, at a minimum C1 according to ETM Self-Assessment Framework (coe.int)

Job benefits:

• Fitness grant
• Travel grant
• Library card
• Swimming map
• 75% discount on nursery fees
• Priority in nursery school
• Support for education

A clean criminal record is a condition.

Further information about the post is provided by Hildur Arnar Bjargardóttir, Head Teacher., hildurarnar@hafnarfjordur.is or by telephone on 424-4640.

If a qualified teacher is recruited, they will be given priority for the post in accordance with the Act No. 95/2019. We encourage teachers to apply. A teaching licence must accompany the application.

Remuneration is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Hlíf Trade Union, or KÍ if an individual with teacher training applies for the post. 

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.