Music Teacher at Sermersooq Music School

About the role

Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq is looking for an engaged, professional and versatile music teacher for Sermersooq Music School in Nuuk, within the Leisure and Culture division of the Children and School administration. The school offers free music lessons in instruments, singing, choir and ensemble to children and young people in the municipality, and the teacher will help shape both their own teaching and the school's development.

Key responsibilities

• Teach children and young people music individually and in groups
• Plan and deliver lessons independently
• Contribute to the development of the school's subjects and teaching offer
• Plan and run student concerts, projects and workshops
• Take part in projects with local actors and external guest musicians and teachers
• Cooperate with schools, day-care centres, leisure clubs and other local partners
• Handle practical and administrative tasks related to teaching and school activities

Required profile

• A music-related or other relevant qualification
• Interest in music pedagogy and in working with children and young people at different levels
• Ability to teach both individually and in groups, and to create a safe, inspiring learning environment
• Flexibility, independence and responsibility, with good teamwork
• Stable, approachable and able to build relationships with children and young people

Required skills

• Advantageous: a teacher qualification, music pedagogy training or experience teaching children and young people
• Advantageous: playing and teaching one or more instruments
• Advantageous: experience with ensemble, choir, concerts, workshops or other musical projects

What we offer

• A varied position with influence on your own teaching and the school's development
• Flexible workplace with room for autonomy and collegial cooperation
• Employment governed by the Greenlandic Self-Government collective agreement, with a three-month probation period

The position requires a criminal record certificate and a child protection certificate; employment can start only after the municipality has received them. Applications must be submitted electronically by 18 November 2026, with proof of education and previous work.