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 the Municipality of Kiruna? Come and be part of the community at the Culture and Education Administration. 1 position(s). JOB DESCRIPTION The position involves working as a native language teacher in the municipality’s elementary schools and at the reception unit for newly arrived students at the Language Center. Study guidance is provided in close collaboration with the school’s or reception unit’s teachers and is a way for the student to advance their Swedish language skills while building on their prior subject knowledge. You will be part of a team of other native language teachers and study advisors in multiple languages and will work closely with the reception unit’s staff. You will also work closely with elementary school educators at the various units. The position may include administrative tasks related to students and schoolwork, as well as coordinating contacts with guardians, school staff, and authorities. Start date to be agreed upon. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with a teaching degree. You must have very good knowledge of Finnish; you also need good knowledge of Swedish, and knowledge of English is a plus. You can express yourself clearly both verbally and in writing. You have experience working with newly arrived students, possess pedagogical knowledge and experience, and are well-versed in educational work with children and students in the Swedish school system. You are flexible, take initiative, and can adapt your approach and actions to the situation. You have strong teamwork skills, are independent, and goal-oriented. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. You will need to travel between different units in your work and may need to use your own car for work-related purposes. 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 employment. Order one directly 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, ensuring that you, as an employee, 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 available for rent, and the option to exchange 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 work as a right and part-time work as an opportunity. Knowledge of Finnish, Sami, and/or Meänkieli is a plus, as Kiruna Municipality is the administrative area for these languages. Kiruna Municipality applies individual and differentiated salaries. If you proceed in the recruitment process, you will be presented with a salary range relevant 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 you for a potential interview; you can find them here: https://kiruna.se/naringsliv--arbete/arbeta-hos-oss/kommunen-som-arbetsgivare.html Kiruna Municipality has engaged an intermediary for this recruitment and therefore requests that advertising sales representatives or other providers of recruitment services refrain from contacting us.