Area East, Troldeskoven is seeking a pedagogue for the kindergarten, re-advertised

We are looking for a present, playful and engaged pedagogue for our kindergarten department, who together with us will develop strong children's communities and help ensure the children the best possible start in life.

In Troldeskoven our pedagogical practice takes its starting point in VLS (We Learn Together) and the Care Approach. It gives us a shared professional foundation, where structure, presence and respectful relationships create safe and developmentally rich learning environments for all children.

We believe that clear boundaries and caring interactions are decisive for children's well-being, learning and development.

You will become part of a professionally strong team, where we prioritise sparring, collaboration and joint development highly. We continuously work on developing our pedagogical learning environment and focus on what the children are engaged in, so their perspectives have significance in everyday life.

In daily life we work with

• VLS - We Learn Together about Language in collaboration with, among others, TrygFonden.
• Playful learning environments, where the children's voices are heard.
• Inclusive communities, where relationships, security and opportunities to participate are in focus.
• Parent collaboration, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation and written communication.
• The Care Framework from Børns Vilkår, including Small Children's Voices and The Strengthened Pedagogical Curriculum.
• Solbjørn, a care-pedagogical tool, which strengthens the relationship between children and adults and gives space for children's perspectives through play.
• A shared view of children, where the child is seen as an autonomous, co-creating and competent actor in their own life, who develops in community with others.

We are seeking a pedagogue who

• Is curious, engaged and sees possibilities rather than limitations.
• Dares to think innovatively and contributes actively to professional development.
• Takes shared responsibility for the core task and the children's well-being, development and learning.
• Can guide children in play, relationships and social communities.
• Can create structure and overview in both activities, documentation and parent collaboration.
• Possesses strong relational skills in collaboration with children, parents and colleagues.
• Wants to join a committed community with focus on high professionalism and job satisfaction.

We offer

• A workplace with room for diversity and personal development.
• A strong collegial community characterized by humor, engagement and collaboration.
• Good physical facilities with space for play both outdoors and indoors.
• Own bus and electric cargo bikes for trips out of the house.
• Ongoing professional sparring and skills development.
• A work environment where we help each other and develop together.

About us

Troldeskoven is an integrated day care institution in Area East in Esbjerg Municipality.

We have about 40 children in the kindergarten, divided into two age-integrated groups, as well as two nursery groups with 12 children each.

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

About the position

The position is 37 hours per week with start on December 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

There are good possibilities for public transport, as Troldeskoven is about a 10-minute walk from the stop in Sejstrup.

Contact and visits

We encourage all interested applicants to come for a visit and experience the house.

Contact the pedagogical leader Christel Kallesøe at phone 40 20 75 80 (feel free to send an SMS to arrange a time).

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

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

When employed in the position, a criminal record and a child protection screening will be obtained.

If you go further after the interview, references will be sought from current and/or former employers if you remain under consideration for the position. You will be informed beforehand when references are collected.

Application deadline

28 October 2026

Interviews will be held on 3 November 2026 between 9:00 and 13:00.

Applications are to be submitted electronically . Click on ”apply for the position” at the bottom and attach your application, CV and relevant documentation.