The nursery school Álfasteinn is looking to hire a full-time teacher from 1 March 2026.

Álfasteinn is a four-unit nursery school with 62 children, located on Holtinu where there is easy access to unspoilt nature. The nursery's policies and priorities are in the spirit of John Dewey, alongside a purposeful use of Caroline Pratt's unit blocks. Emphasis is placed on a varied learning environment, collaboration and ambitious professional practice. We work according to the SMT School Competencies, where the focus is on approaching children in a positive way and creating positive and constructive interactions. Our aim is to be an outstanding nursery school!

PlaygroundThe authorities of Hafnarfjörður have introduced better working hours, based on a 36-hour working week for all staff. Staff in the Association of Early Years Educators and the Association of Occupational Therapists have opted for an arrangement whereby their academic year is comparable to that of primary school teachers. These staff members therefore take reduced working hours around Christmas and New Year, during the winter break in primary schools, in the week before Easter, and with longer periods off in the summer.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Working with the upbringing and education of nursery school children
• Taking part in the planning of professional work
• Participating in parent collaboration in consultation with the Head of Year
• Other tasks as per the job description and as assigned by a superior.

Educational and competency requirements:

• Teaching licence (attached)
• Experience in childcare and teaching is desirable.
• Good communication skills
• Initiative in work and professional ambition
• Independent and organised working methods
• Good knowledge of Icelandic is a requirement.

Job benefits:

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

If a qualified teacher cannot be found, consideration will be given to appointing a university graduate or an individual with experience of working with children, in accordance with Act No. 95/2019. We encourage interested applicants to apply.

ConditionIt is a requirement that the person has a clean criminal record.

Further information about the post is available from Inga Líndal, Nursery Manager., ingalindal@hafnarfjordur.is and Jónína Rósa Ragnarsdóttir, Deputy Head Teacher, joninarosa@hafnarfjordur.is 

A curriculum vitae and the teacher's licence must accompany the application.

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

Application deadline: 24 February 2026

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.