Working in a smaller municipality gives you the chance to try new things, to feel a sense of responsibility and trust in your professional role, and to grow in your work. Growing as an employee comes from gaining insight into and being involved in the entire process. We also believe that both feeling and taking responsibility are important for personal development. It also provides invaluable experience for your future career. In the municipality of Älvsbyn, we help one another and work together to achieve good results. We look forward to receiving your application!

In Älvsbyn, we care deeply about the younger generation of citizens and their education. Here, we collaborate across all age groups—from preschool to adult education—to provide everyone with the opportunities, motivation, and confidence to turn their dreams into reality. Children’s and students’ educational journey should be characterized by participation, continuity, recognition, and optimism about the future.

The Municipality of Älvsbyn operates a cohesive preschool system where consistency in the implementation, monitoring, and development of programs forms the foundation for teaching and quality assurance. Our preschools have a high proportion of trained and certified staff with extensive collective experience. The exchange of experiences and collegial learning among staff from all preschool units takes place continuously and in a process-oriented manner throughout the school year.

Job Responsibilities:

 

Teaching and educational work with children in groups based on the preschool curriculum. As a preschool teacher, you serve as an educational leader and, together with your colleagues, drive and develop the teaching and systematic quality assurance efforts at the preschool.

Qualifications:

 

We are looking for a licensed preschool teacher. You have strong pedagogical insights and are well-versed in guiding documents and systematic quality assurance efforts. You have strong collaborative skills and a willingness to share your knowledge and experience. In your work, you are structured and accustomed to organizing and leading based on children’s needs. You are responsible, confident, and flexible, and you have a holistic view of children’s learning and are committed to inclusive education. In your work, you bring enthusiasm, energy, and passion; you engage both children and colleagues; and you are someone who sees opportunities and solutions.

1 preschool teacher, 100% permanent position, starting January 7, 2027, Pärlans Preschool

3 preschool teachers, 100% permanent positions, starting January 7, 2027, Västermalm Preschool

1 preschool teacher, 100% fixed-term position from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2027, Pärlans Preschool

A number of fixed-term positions for preschool teachers at 50–100% at the municipality’s various preschool units during the spring semester of 2027.

To learn more about the preschools, visit https://www.alvsbyn.se/utbildning/forskola/

We offer summer substitute positions with terms and conditions as specified in the contract. Individual salary determination applies; please state your salary expectations. 

 

We may require a probationary period for new hires.

An extract from the police’s criminal history and suspicion records is required.

Application deadline: November 22, 2026

General Information

 

The municipality strives for an even distribution between women and men as well as increased diversity across all professional fields.

Prior to the recruitment process, the Municipality of Älvsbyn has established its policy regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar entities.

Älvsbyn is the jewel of Norrbotten. In our municipality, 8,000 people have the opportunity to work, live, and enjoy life close to nature. We are proud of our schools for the young and our care for the elderly. Many people are actively involved in community organizations, which makes our municipality vibrant and thriving.