Description of Operations

Tallbacka Preschool is a three-classroom preschool located in the same building as Tallbacka School in the Mellanområdet neighborhood of Gällivare. The classes are currently mixed-age groups for children ages 1–5, with a maximum of 18 children in each group. The preschool is very close to nature in the Mellanområdet neighborhood and uses this natural environment as a learning setting in its teaching with the children.

Tallbacka Preschool operates based on sustainable development and gender equality, with a clear foundation in the 2018 Preschool Curriculum. Tallbacka Preschool, together with Granbacka and Aurora Preschools, is part of a collegial network where we collaborate and exchange experiences. Our operations are safe and well-established. We use a project-based approach in our work with the children, and the children’s interests and input form the basis for how our teaching is structured. We place a strong emphasis on outdoor education and use nature as a foundation for the children’s learning and development.

Job Responsibilities

As a childcare worker, you will be responsible—together with the rest of the team—for participating in planning, carrying out activities, and reflecting as a team, as well as for implementing systematic quality assurance efforts in collaboration with other colleagues and teams at the preschool. The children should be given new challenges and receive support and stimulation for their development and learning. You will actively collaborate with parents and guardians, always guided by the center’s mission and the best interests of the children.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with training as a childcare worker who wants to help develop our exciting program. It is important that you are thoroughly familiar with our guiding documents. Our mission is based on the 2018 Preschool Curriculum. You are a clear leader, independent, responsible, and able to take the initiative. Naturally, you are positive, have confidence in the children’s abilities, and are committed to developing their skills. You are interested in using digital tools and value trusting relationships with children and parents, and you have strong collaborative skills. You enjoy using pedagogical conversations and pedagogical documentation in your work or are willing to learn more about these practices. You are interested in developing the preschool and its learning environments. Great importance is placed on personal suitability.

Under the National Minority Languages Act, Gällivare Municipality is the administrative municipality for Sami, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Knowledge of any of these languages is considered an asset when applying for employment with Gällivare Municipality.

An extract from the police’s register of suspected offenses and criminal records is required.

Work Hours/Duration

Full-time, permanent position. A probationary period may apply.

Salary

Monthly salary. We use individual salary determination—please indicate your salary expectations in your application

Start Date / Application

Please include a resume with your application. Original documents must be submitted upon request.

Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Start Date: November 2, 2026, or as agreed.

Application Deadline: October 26, 2026

Additional Information

Principal Linn Eriksson, tel 0970-81-84-65

Recruiter Ann-Louise Johansson, tel 076 137 80 78

Recruiter Natalia Castro, tel 070 287 37 52

Union representatives

Kommunal, tel: 010-4429919, Gallivare.norrbotten@kommunal.se

Other Information

Gällivare Municipality offers you:

• Wellness benefits in the form of strength training/group training/Dundret
• Wellness hour
• Access to the workplace’s “Well-being Allowance”
• Membership in GKFF (Gällivare Municipality’s recreational association)
• Opportunity to swap vacation days

We warmly welcome your application!