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’re the childcare worker who helps a child grow every day and the librarian who brings literature to life. Together, we strive for knowledge, for creating meaning, and for making everyday life fun for children and young people. There’s something special about that. Would you also like to work for the future in the Municipality of Kiruna? Are you committed, eager to contribute to development, and inspired to make a difference for Kiruna’s children and youth? We’re looking for new colleagues who want to grow with us—don’t hesitate to submit your expression of interest. Who can express interest? We’re looking for certified preschool teachers, elementary school teachers (including those for special education programs), special education teachers, or special education specialists. When you submit an expression of interest, we’ll contact you to see how your skills best match our needs. We offer As a licensed preschool teacher or teacher with us, you’ll receive, among other benefits, an extra month’s salary after 12 months of employment. You’ll have the opportunity to rent an apartment in the mountains, work out for free at various facilities (up to 5,000 SEK/year), and use the Kiruna Card—a discounted bus pass for travel within the municipality. There are also unique opportunities for a rich and fulfilling leisure life here. 2 position(s). JOB DUTIES Preschools and elementary schools in Kiruna have approximately 600 employees, including teachers, preschool teachers, childcare workers, after-school program teachers, special education teachers, special needs teachers, teaching assistants, academic and career counselors, school custodians, student assistants, and recreation leaders. When you submit an expression of interest, you become part of this important organization, and we’ll match you with the role and workplace that best suit your skills and experience. QUALIFICATIONS Your personal qualities are important to us. We’re looking for someone who thrives when interacting with children, students, and colleagues. You’re independent, proactive, and goal-oriented, and you value working collaboratively as part of a team. You view collegial learning as a natural part of children’s and students’ development. Previous teaching experience is a plus. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. To work with us, you must hold a teaching or preschool teaching license. We therefore ask that you attach your certification and list of qualifications to your application, along with any other information you consider important. In accordance with the law on background 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 We look forward to hearing from you—and perhaps you’ll soon become part of our community at Kiruna Municipality’s preschools and schools! 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 job responsibilities, and as an employee, you’ll enjoy a good work-life balance. We offer a variety of benefits, including free access to various fitness centers 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 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 applies individual and differentiated salaries. If you advance in the recruitment process, you will be presented with a salary range applicable to you at the time of 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.