Music Teacher at Sermersooq Music School, Nuuk

About the role

Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq is looking for an engaged, professional and versatile music teacher for Sermersooq Music School in Nuuk, with a start date to be agreed. The school offers free music lessons in instruments, singing, choir and ensemble to children and young people in the municipality, and works with schools, day-care centres and other local partners on projects, workshops and concerts. The position is covered by the collective agreement between the Greenlandic Self-Government and the relevant union.

Key responsibilities

• Teach music to children and young people 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 guest musicians and teachers
• Cooperate with schools, day-care centres, sports clubs and other partners
• Handle practical and administrative tasks related to teaching and school activities

Required profile

• A music-related degree or another relevant qualification
• Interest in music pedagogy and in working with children and young people
• Ability to work independently and responsibly while collaborating with colleagues and partners
• Flexibility and willingness to contribute to the school's development

Required skills

• Ability to teach both individually and in groups
• Creating a safe and inspiring learning environment
• An advantage: a teacher's degree, music pedagogy training or experience teaching children and young people
• An advantage: playing and teaching one or more instruments, and experience with ensemble, choir, concerts or workshops

The position requires a criminal record certificate and a child protection certificate; employment can only begin after the municipality has received them. No staff housing is provided. Applications must be submitted electronically by 18 November 2026, including proof of education and previous employment, and include reference number 1116-26.