Area East seeks a resource pedagogue with start 1 December 2026

Are you passionate about creating participation opportunities for children with special needs? Do you thrive in collaborating, guiding and developing pedagogical practice?

Then maybe you are the one we are looking for as our new resource educator in Area East.

About the position

As a resource educator in Area East you will be part of a professionally strong team that works across the area's early childhood services. You will support children with special needs, contribute to the development of inclusive child communities and work closely with staff, parents and cross-disciplinary partners.

In Area East we believe that all children do the best they can. Therefore we work from a resource-oriented and relational view of children, where children develop through secure relationships and meaningful communities. Inspired by the Care Gaze, we are focused on understanding the child's intentions and creating opportunities for participation.

As a resource educator you will, among other things

• work with pedagogical interventions focused on individual children and groups of children.
• support participation opportunities for children with special needs.
• advise and guide staff in the pedagogical learning environments.
• work closely with parents around the child's development and well-being.
• participate in interdisciplinary collaboration around children and families.
• document and describe pedagogical interventions and development processes.
• contribute to the development of inclusive practice in the area's early childhood services.

A strong professional community

You will be part of Area East's resource educator team, where professional sparring, collegial supervision and knowledge sharing are a natural part of the work.

In addition, resource educators meet across the day care areas for joint professional qualification, where knowledge, experiences and new perspectives are shared.

Several of the resource educators work with NUSSA programs, and all work from Frydlege as part of the shared professional approach.

We are seeking someone who

• is a trained pedagogue and has experience from the early childhood services sector.
• preferably has experience or an interest in the special education field.
• wants to work with children with special needs and their participation in communities.
• can plan targeted pedagogical interventions with inclusion as the focal point.
• has knowledge of or interest in alternative communication methods and language-stimulating interventions.
• sees parental collaboration as an important part of the pedagogical task.
• can work independently while actively collaborating in a team.
• is curious about one's own practice and can reflect on one's own perspectives and professional approaches.
• articulates yourself clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• thrives in interprofessional collaborations and is happy to share your knowledge with others.
• contributes positively to job satisfaction, well-being and a good working environment.
• is flexible, proactive and sees opportunities rather than limitations.

A driver's license is a prerequisite.

We offer

• a permanent position for 37 hours.
• a varied and meaningful job with a great impact on children and families.
• exciting and challenging tasks across the day care services.
• high professional standards and good opportunities for sparring.
• an engaged team with a focus on collective development.
• a workplace in motion, where we develop our practice together.
• a high degree of trust, respect and inclusion.
• humor, job satisfaction and an informal tone in the workplace.

Click here to gain insight into the pedagogical work, professional content and the importance of working with children and their parents.

We look forward to hearing from you

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact acting Area Leader Johnny Lyngbak at tel. 20 47 33 41.

Salary and employment terms are determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement, including the current provisions on local wage formation. You can find information about the salary level in Esbjerg Municipality via this link: KRL. Here you will also find information about base salary and pension. In addition, after a concrete assessment, qualification and/or function allowances can be negotiated depending on the content of the position and your experience and qualifications.

In Esbjerg Municipality we work on trust-based principles and view human diversity as a strength. We therefore encourage all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age or ethnic background to apply.

Upon employment a criminal record check and a child safeguarding clearance will be obtained.

If you go further after the interview, references will be sought from current and/or previous employers if you are still being considered for the position. You will be informed before references are requested.

Application deadline

18 October 2026

Interviews will be held on 26 October 2026.

The application is submitted electronically . Click on “search the position” at the bottom and attach your application, CV and relevant documentation.

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