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. We are now looking for someone who is proactive, independent, and enjoys working in a team to achieve common goals. With a focus on students’ development and learning, you will help create an inspiring and positive environment together with us. We offer: - for certified preschool teachers, an extra month’s salary paid after 12 months of employment - the opportunity to rent apartments in the mountains - free access to various fitness facilities up to 5,000 SEK/year - The Kiruna Card, a bus pass that allows travel and commuting throughout the municipality for a low annual fee - opportunities for a rich and fulfilling leisure life We look forward to hearing from you! 1 position(s). JOB DESCRIPTION We are currently seeking preschool teachers for the Jökeln and Lilla Björn preschools. At our preschools, we work according to the preschool curriculum, and as a preschool teacher, you will be responsible, together with the work team, for the educational work at the preschool. You are well-versed in policy documents and how they relate to children’s learning and our operations. You contribute to a positive and nurturing environment for both the individual child and the group as a whole, and work to create a good balance between care and learning. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for a licensed preschool teacher. You have strong collaboration skills and are independent, proactive, and goal-oriented. A positive attitude is essential. You are interested in developing new work methods and sharing knowledge and experiences with colleagues. We place great importance on all educators contributing to the children’s language development; therefore, strong proficiency in the Swedish language—both spoken and written—is a requirement. We also place great importance on personal suitability. Please include your diploma and professional certification with your application, as well as any other information you consider important. In accordance with the law on background checks, you must be able to provide a police background check 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, and as an employee, you’ll enjoy a good work-life balance. We offer many 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 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 an 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 a recruitment agency for this position and therefore requests that advertising sales representatives or other recruitment service providers refrain from contacting us.