One thing is certain. With us, you make a difference. We are the teacher who helps a little brother read his first words and the after-school staff who bring laughter at the end of the school day. We are the childcare workers who help children grow every day and the librarian who brings literature to life. Together, we strive to promote learning, foster a sense of purpose, and create fun, meaningful daily experiences for children and young people. There’s something truly special about that. Would you also like to work toward a better future in the Municipality of Kiruna? Come and become part of the community at the Culture and Education Administration. We’re now looking for dedicated childcare workers who want to make a difference! We’re looking for someone who is proactive, flexible, and skilled at building relationships and collaborating with children, colleagues, and parents. With a focus on children’s development and learning, you’ll help us create an inspiring and positive environment. We offer: - For those with a childcare certification, an extra month’s salary paid after 12 months of employment  - the opportunity to rent apartments in the mountains for a relaxing getaway - free access to various fitness centers up to 5,000 SEK/year to promote your health - the Kiruna Card, which gives you discounted travel throughout the municipality. We look forward to hearing from you! 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a childcare worker, you’ll be part of a team that works together in accordance with current policy documents and guidelines for the preschool. Together as a team, you’ll work to support the children’s development and learning. QUALIFICATIONS We’re looking for someone with training in early childhood education. Experience working with children and a shared commitment to the preschool’s mission are a plus. You have strong collaboration skills and are independent, proactive, and goal-oriented, with an approach that adapts to the situation. A positive attitude is essential. You are interested in developing new work methods and sharing knowledge and experiences with colleagues. You interact professionally with children, parents/guardians, and colleagues and can easily build strong relationships. We place great importance on all educators contributing to the children’s language development; therefore, a strong command of the Swedish language—both spoken and written—is required. We also place great importance on personal suitability. Criminal Record Check: In accordance with the Act on Suitability Checks, you must be able to provide an extract from the police criminal record upon hiring. Order one immediately when you submit your application; you can do so via the link https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623 Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent; Start Date: To be agreed upon. To work with us, you must share Kiruna Municipality’s core values, where respect, responsibility, and collaboration are the guiding principles. We offer a pleasant work environment and stimulating tasks, and as an employee, you’ll enjoy a good work-life balance. We offer a variety of benefits, including free access to various fitness facilities up to 5,000 SEK per year, cabins in the mountains that you can rent, and the option to exchange part of your salary for time off. We strive for gender balance and view diversity as a strength; we welcome employees from diverse backgrounds and work to ensure our workplaces are accessible to everyone. Kiruna Municipality views full-time employment as a right and part-time employment as an opportunity. Knowledge of Finnish, Sami, and/or Meänkieli is a plus, as Kiruna Municipality is an administrative area for these languages. Kiruna Municipality applies individual and differentiated salaries. If you advance in the recruitment process, you will be presented with a salary range applicable to you during the interview. We encourage you to read the information about our collective bargaining agreements, local agreements, and what we as an employer have to offer before we meet with you for a potential interview; you can find this information here: https://kiruna.se/naringsliv--arbete/arbeta-hos-oss/kommunen-som-arbetsgivare.html Kiruna Municipality has engaged Medieval for this recruitment and therefore requests that advertising sales representatives or other providers of recruitment services refrain from contacting us.