Kindergarten teacher

We are looking for someone who is ambitious on behalf of the children, action-oriented, converts theory into practice, and who truly wants to create a good kindergarten for the benefit of the child and the family!  

Svanevågen is looking for a Kindergarten teacher with start date 15.12.26 – and maybe it's you?

We are looking for someone with their heart in the right place, a head full of expertise and a genuine desire to enrich the children's world. You are present in the moments, dare to think anew and contribute to creating a kindergarten where children can grow through experiences, community and closeness to nature. As we say in our values: One who is competent and innovative with a big heart for the best of the child.

What can you expect from us? You will become part of a team with a high professional pulse and a big heart. We give you:

A warm and inclusive collegial community

• Guidance and professional development from day one

• A working environment that takes research seriously and puts knowledge into practice

• Network with 3000 Norlandia

• Colleagues across the country

• Decent salary and pension and our own benefits program

• Plus extra support for newly graduated staff

• A daily life filled with variety, play and genuine moments

We believe you will succeed with us if you:

• Are passionate about creating secure relationships and a good childhood

• Enjoy being available to the children, responsive and participative

• Are willing to translate pedagogical theory into practice built on systematics

• See the importance of quality and translate observation and reflection on your own practice into training and action

• Support children's play and learning with sensitivity and warmth

• Contribute to age-appropriate pedagogical content with a focus on early stimulation, play and learning

• Are professionally engaged, professional and put the child's best first

Who are We at Norlandia Barnehagene?

We are a kindergarten chain that dares to think anew. We work systematically with quality, and use CLASS as a tool to strengthen the relationship between children and adults. We are knowledge-driven, warm and concerned that all children – regardless of background – should have a childhood characterised by mastery, security and joy.

Formal qualification requirements

• Three-year college education as a Kindergarten teacher or bachelor/master as a child welfare pedagogue, special education teacher, psychologist, music pedagogue, sports pedagogue or equivalent. 

• Approved education from the Directorate for Education

• Foreign applicants must have the Bergen test/B2 and approved education from the Directorate for Higher Education and Competence - https://hkdir.no/utdanning-frautlandet

• Approved police certificate (not older than 3 months) must be shown at start date (ref. the Kindergarten Act §30)

Suitable candidates will be interviewed continuously, and we note that the position may be filled before the ad expires.