Maternity leave substitute at Børnehuset Universet

Would you like to help create a safe, playful and development-focused daily life for the children at Børnehuset Universet?

Børnehuset Universet is seeking a committed maternity leave replacement for our Nord department, which is our kindergarten house. The position is up to 37 hours per week.

We are looking for you who are passionate about pedagogical work and who want to be a present, active and meaningful part of the children's everyday lives.

The position is a fixed-term maternity leave replacement.

With us, the child is at the center

In Børnehuset Universet we work from a shared value base where presence, equality, play, curiosity, engagement and good parental collaboration are central values.

We believe that children develop best when they are met by adults who

• Are present – and create security, care and trusting relationships.
• See the child as an equal – and meet difference with respect and acknowledgment.
• Give space for play – because play is a fundamental part of children's learning, development and sense of community.
• Support curiosity – and give children the courage to explore, experiment and ask questions.
• Are attentive to the children – and follow their initiatives, interests and development, so that the pedagogical practice makes sense for them specifically.
• Prioritize parent collaboration – because we believe that a close and open collaboration between home and the institution creates the best foundation for the child.

Who are you?

We imagine that you

• Want to make a positive difference for the children every day.
• Meet children with warmth, presence and respect.
• Can be a clear and caring adult.
• See play as an important pathway to learning and belonging.
• Are curious about your own and your colleagues' pedagogical practice.
• Can take initiative and be an actively involved participant in the children's everyday life.
• Contribute positively to the work community.
• Want to collaborate closely with both colleagues and parents.
• Maybe you are a trained pedagogue, pedagogical assistant or pedagogy assistant – or perhaps you have another relevant background. The most important for us is that you want to be an engaged adult around the children and can see yourself in our values.

What you get with us

In Børnehuset Universet you will become part of a community where we work together to create a safe, inspiring and developmentally enriching childhood.

We emphasize helping each other, sharing ideas and experiences, and creating a daily life where both children and adults thrive.

We hope you would like to become part of Universet – and help give the children the courage for the world and the future.

The position is a maternity leave replacement of up to 37 hours per week. Start date, hours and duration will be agreed upon. Salary and employment terms follow the applicable collective agreement. Upon hire, a child and criminal background check will be obtained. Egedal Municipality is a smoke-free workplace.

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the head teacher Lene Christensen at telephone 72 59 66 66.

Application deadline: Monday 23 November 2026

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis – but no later than Wednesday 25 November 2026 in the morning.

Commencement: as soon as possible or 1 January 2027.

Does this sound like something for you?

Then send us your application electronically, where you tell a little about yourself, your experiences, and why you would like to be part of Børnehuset Universet. We look forward to hearing from you.