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 for knowledge, for meaning, and for a fun everyday life for children and young people. There’s something special about that. Would you also like to work for the future in Kiruna Municipality? Come and be part of the community at the Culture and Education Administration. 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a childcare worker, you’ll be part of a team that works together in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines for after-school programs. Together as a team, you’ll work to support the students’ development and learning. Start date to be agreed upon; a probationary period may apply. QUALIFICATIONS We’re looking for someone with training in early childhood education. You have strong collaborative 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: Fixed-term employment. Duration: 6 months or longer; Start Date: To be agreed upon; End Date: December 18, 2026. 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 we ensure that our employees enjoy a good work-life balance. We strive for gender equality 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 has engaged a recruitment agency for this position and therefore requests that advertising sales representatives or other providers of recruitment services refrain from contacting us.