Kindergarten Substitute Teacher

Tinytots International Preschool; København; On-site; DKK 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

International setting

Job summary

Tinytots International Preschool in Copenhagen is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Educator to cover part-time shifts when staff are sick or on holiday. You will plan activities and lessons within the curriculum framework and ensure a safe, engaging classroom environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong English, a background in ECE (Montessori preferred), and 2–3 years’ nursery/kindergarten teaching experience, with a proactive, flexible attitude suitable for a small, international

Qualifications

• High level fluency in English (Minimum C1; IELTS 7+).
• Bachelor's degree in Education/ECE preferred but not mandatory.
• 2-3 years’ early years teaching experience in Nursery/KG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities and lessons within the curriculum framework.
• Ensure learning environment is clean, safe, and hygienic continuously.
• Assist in observing and recording children’s growth, development and behaviour.
• Build open, constructive communication with children, families, administration and staff.

Skills

English fluency

Early childhood

Montessori experience

Team player

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Job description

Tinytots International Preschool | Part time

Copenhagen, Denmark | Posted on 09/15/2026

Tinytots International Daycare & Preschool

Tinytots International Daycare & Preschool is an integrated international preschool/ kindergarten in Copenhagen, Denmark, approved by kommunes (municipalities) . We currently have three locations in different parts of the Copenhagen area. Our program is inspired by Highscope and Montessori pedagogical frameworks. Dedicated to providing quality child care, interactive learning and memorable experiences, our preschool program is designed to be different, flexible, and encourage active hands‑on learning while introducing age-appropriate academic challenges.

Tinytots International Daycare and Preschool in Copenhagen, Denmark is looking for experienced and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator who can step in when our regular teachers are sick or on holiday.

It is essential that you are a natural team player, a proactive person who takes responsibility and ownership of the tasks and you are flexible when it comes to responsibilities and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Planning of activities and lessons and implementation within overall curriculum framework
• Ensure the learning environment is clean, hygienic and safe on continuous basis
• Assist in observation and recording children’s growth, development and behaviour
• Build good, open and constructive communication with children, families, administration and staff

Language, education and experience requirements

• High level fluency in English (Minimum C1 level; IELTS band 7 and above ) is required. Danish language skill is not necessary.
• Bachelors degree in Education / Early Childhood Education is preferred but not mandatory
• 2-3 years’ early years teaching experience in Nursery/kindergarten is preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in Positive Behaviour Management is preferred
• Certification in Montessori or equivalent demonstrable experience in implementation of Montessori pedagogy will bean added advantage

Personal Qualities

• Creative and truly passionate to work with children while being extremely patient and caring
• Can engage and extend the children’s learning through play
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Great team player while can also work independently
• Person who is culturally sensitive and thrives in truly international environment
• Enthusiastic and flexible to share tasks typical for a small but dynamic organisation

Salary and benefits

We offer highly competitive salary, pension and benefits within international childcare sector in Denmark, in accordance with collective agreements.

Work-visa

You need a valid work permit to apply for this position. Work visa can't be sponsored for this position.