Teachers for Science, Technology, and English for Grades 4–6 at Hedens School
Boden, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Elementary school teacher, grades 4–6
Work model On location
Application due date 11 October 2026
Are you the one?
At the Municipality of Boden, you’ll be part of community development and work on solutions for a sustainable future. You’ll find support, trust, and opportunities to grow—alongside dedicated colleagues. We believe in daring to try new things and offer secure working conditions as well as meaningful work, both in your professional role and as a person. Learn more about what we offer at www.boden.se/jobbaiboden Welcome to the Labor Market and Education Administration in the Municipality of Boden! The Labor Market and Education Administration has overall responsibility for integration, labor market, education, and employment issues affecting our municipality’s residents. The administration is also responsible for the Culture School, school meal services, and central student health services.As an employee in our department, you’ll have skilled colleagues who show respect and tolerance, and whose strong commitment fosters job satisfaction and pride. Together, we focus on continuously improving our operations. Hedens School is an elementary school with approximately 240 students from preschool through 6th grade. The school is located 6 km from downtown Boden, beautifully situated in Heden next to a small forest that is frequently used by the school. For many years, the school has been designing and upgrading the learning environment for both students and teachers. The focus has been on creating “rooms within a room,” so that the learning environment can serve as an additional teacher for the students, be easily adaptable, and at the same time enhance job satisfaction for both students and teachers. The outdoor environment—the spacious schoolyard—is also constantly evolving. The school has a well-organized recess program with activities for the students. We want to give our students the courage and skills to meet the opportunities and challenges of the future. We believe that people learn from and with one another, in various situations and environments, and that social interaction is a vital piece of the learning puzzle. At our school, we practice collegial learning, where we draw on and share knowledge and experiences with one another. We actively engage with current research and developments. With that said, we’d like to welcome you to our team! After all, don’t you also want one of the most important jobs in the world? 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES We are currently seeking a 4th–6th-grade teacher for Hedens School who can teach Science and Technology throughout the 2026–2027 school year and English during the fall semester of 2026. The position also includes mentoring and, to a small extent, serving as a substitute teacher.  Your daily work will include lesson planning, assessing and documenting student progress, and providing feedback on students’ academic development to students and their guardians. You will be part of a team consisting of other teachers, after-school program instructors, and special education teachers. This is a temporary position for the 2026–27 school year, ending June 18, 2027. QUALIFICATIONS We are primarily seeking candidates with a teaching degree and certification to teach science, technology, and English, but we also welcome applications from those with experience, training, or a strong interest in one or more of these subject areas. We are looking for someone interested in collaborative learning and school development. You have strong subject knowledge and a genuine interest in teaching and student learning. You are confident in your classroom leadership and have the ability to create structure, a calm learning environment, and favorable conditions for students to develop and succeed. You are familiar with the curriculum and the school’s guiding documents, or have the willingness and ability to quickly familiarize yourself with them. As a person, you are responsible, self-motivated, and team-oriented. You see opportunities in every student’s development and have the ability to build professional and trusting relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. We value strong communication skills, social sensitivity, commitment, and the ability to reflect on your own work. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. Employment Type: Fixed-term position. Duration: 6 months or longer; start date: As soon as possible, by mutual agreement. Please attach your teaching certificate or diploma. A criminal background check must be provided prior to employment in preschool and elementary school. We value a balanced age and gender distribution as well as diversity across all professional fields. We have a smoke-free work environment and offer one hour of wellness time per week and a wellness allowance. Through our health portal, you as an employee can sign up for various wellness activities such as massages, trial workouts, lectures, and more. When applying for a job with us, we ask that you use our e-recruitment system. This ensures that your application is processed efficiently, quickly, and securely. In preparation for the recruitment process, the Municipality of Boden has established its policy regarding recruitment channels. We kindly but firmly decline any contact from media sales representatives, recruitment websites, or similar entities regarding this recruitment.