Barnehagelærer

Christianslund Barnehage; Fredrikstad, Sarpsborg; On-site; NOK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and pension according to 100% a

Professional development days

Job summary

Christianslund Barnehage in Fredrikstad invites an authorized Early Years preschool teacher to lead one of our departments. The role centers on using English with children, coordinating with Norwegian colleagues, and aligning with active bilingual practices.

You will report to the Head of Kindergarten, collaborate with the PYP Coordinator on inquiry-based planning, and support children's wellbeing through structured daily routines while meeting Norwegian regulations.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native English fluency, spoken and written.
• Degree in kindergarten/early years teacher education (Norwegian HK-dir recognition if earned abroad).
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Good relational skills with a warm, engaging presence.
• Experience with IB PYP or bilingual early years is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead pedagogical work in your department from planning to documentation and evaluation.
• Use English as the main language with children through play, routines and activities.
• Plan inquiry-based projects with the PYP Coordinator.
• Mentor staff and substitutes, keeping a calm daily rhythm.
• Support children's wellbeing and transitions with individualized adjustments.
• Maintain regular parent updates and conferences.

Skills

Native English

Team leadership

Mentoring colleagues

Relational skills

Digital skills

Data protection

Education

Barnehagelærer (Early years/preschool) degree

Job description

We are looking for an authorized Early Years preschool teacher!

Christianslund Barnehage is a bilingual English-Norwegian kindergarten in Fredrikstad for children aged 3-6. We have three departments and a team from nine countries. Our everyday life is built on five pillars: language and bilingualism, music and dance, inquiry-based learning, healthy home-cooked food, and physical activity. Parents have rated us the best kindergarten in Fredrikstad in the national parent survey three years in a row. We are now applying to become an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate school.

We are looking for a kindergarten teacher with native or near-native English to lead one of our departments. English will be your main language with the children in play, routines, circle time and outings. You will work closely with Norwegian-speaking colleagues, so the children grow up with both languages side by side.

As Pedagogical Leader, you report to the Head of Kindergarten and lead the teachers and assistants in your department. You will also work closely with our PYP Coordinator on planning based on inquiry. Your work follows the Norwegian Kindergarten Act, the Framework Plan for Kindergartens and our annual plan.

What success looks like:

• The children in your department feel safe, seen and included, and use English with growing confidence and joy.
• You can show their learning through documented inquiry, play and progress in social skills and language.
• Your team knows what is expected of them, works well together and feels supported.
• Parents trust you and feel well informed about their child's day.
• Your department runs with calm, structure and a predictable rhythm, and you play an active part in our IB PYP journey.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pedagogical work in your department, from planning to documentation and evaluation, based on our annual, monthly and weekly plans.
• Use English as your main language with the children through play, songs, stories and everyday routines.
• Plan inquiry-based projects that build on the children's own questions, together with the PYP Coordinator.
• Lead and mentor your team, including new staff and substitutes, and keep a calm structure and rhythm through the day.
• Follow up each child's well-being and development, adapt for children who need extra support, and make transitions safe.
• Be a warm, engaged adult in play and care, and help children become independent in everyday tasks.
• Keep parents well informed through regular updates, parent conferences and parent meetings.
• Work with external support services when needed, and keep all documentation in line with privacy and confidentiality rules.
• Follow our routines for health, safety and internal control, and take part in our ongoing quality development.

Qualifications

• A degree in kindergarten teacher education (barnehagelærer - Early years/preschool teacher). Degrees from outside Norway must be recognised as equivalent by the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir).
• Native or near-native English, spoken and written.
• You are a confident group leader with strong relational skills and a clear, warm presence as an adult.
• You collaborate well, can mentor colleagues and know how to build team spirit.
• You have digital skills and a good understanding of data protection.
• Experience with IB PYP, inquiry-based learning or bilingual and international early years settings is an advantage.
• Norwegian law requires a police certificate (politiattest) before you start.

What we offer

• A bilingual, international kindergarten with a clear pedagogical profile and colleagues from nine countries.
• The chance to help shape our journey towards the IB Primary Years Programme.
• Professional development through planning days, staff meetings and internal training.
• Salary and pension according to a collective agreement.