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 wonderful 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’re looking for a dedicated preschool teacher who wants to make a difference! You’re flexible, responsible, and have a positive attitude. With a focus on children’s development and learning, you’ll help us create an inspiring environment. We offer: - If you’re a licensed preschool teacher, an extra month’s salary paid out after you’ve been employed for 12 months - The opportunity to rent apartments in the mountains - Free access to various fitness facilities up to 5,000 SEK per year - The Kiruna Card, a bus pass that allows you to travel and commute 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 DUTIES As a preschool teacher on the team, you will lead classes at preschools that are currently without a regular preschool teacher. In this role, you will be assigned to at least two preschools at a time and work at these preschools on a semester basis. This assignment includes holiday coverage. In addition to your duties as a preschool teacher, the following general responsibilities apply to preschool teachers in work teams. Under the direction of the principal, you will, among other things: • Mentor work teams to ensure that instruction aligns with the curriculum’s objectives. • Support and coach work teams to develop and maintain a high and consistent standard of quality in their work. • Lead identified processes that foster learning and contribute to achieving the curriculum goals. • Work in children’s groups to conduct instruction during both planned and spontaneous activities, and to capitalize on the children’s interests and promote their participation in learning. • Work with groups of children to serve as a positive role model in the preschool during all aspects of the preschool’s daily routine. • Stay informed about current research and incorporate it into the program and teaching. • Work to ensure that teaching is based on scientific evidence and proven experience. 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. You must also have demonstrated a particularly strong ability to improve the organization’s achievement of its goals and a strong interest in developing preschool education. As a person, you must also be assessed by the school district as particularly qualified for teaching and tasks related to teaching, and possess solid experience in preschool operations. You have a particularly strong ability to drive the development of teaching and learning, an interest in keeping abreast of current research in areas relevant to preschool education, and an ambition to bridge the gap between theory and practice. You should also be able to effectively mentor others in a collegial learning environment and work systematically with evaluation, analysis, and follow-up. You must have at least 5 years of experience as a preschool teacher. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Please include your diploma and teaching certification with your application, as well as any other information you consider important. 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 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 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.