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. Would you like to help give children language skills, a sense of belonging, and hope for the future? At Fjällräven Preschool, you’ll have a job where your proficiency in Swedish Sign Language makes a real difference every day. Here, you’ll be an important part of a dedicated team working to ensure that all children have the opportunity to communicate, develop, and feel included. In Kiruna Municipality, we work together to create meaningful and enriching learning environments for children and young people. We are now looking for someone who wants to help strengthen our deaf children’s opportunities to develop their language and identity in a safe and inspiring preschool and school environment. 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a sign language interpreter, you’ll work closely with the educators in the program and play a key role in the children’s daily lives. You’ll help create an accessible learning environment where Swedish Sign Language is a natural part of play, learning, and social interaction. You facilitate communication between deaf children, educators, and peers to ensure that the children can participate on equal terms in play, instruction, and social settings. With us, you’ll: • Support deaf children in their development through Swedish Sign Language and written language. • Play an active role in instruction, play, group gatherings, and activities. • Promote the children’s language development and communication every day. • Collaborate with educators to create visually accessible and inclusive learning environments. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who: • Has a high school diploma. • Has a good command of Swedish, both spoken and written. • Have knowledge of Swedish Sign Language or a strong interest in Swedish Sign Language and a willingness to develop your skills in this area. We offer excellent opportunities for continuing education in sign language as part of the role. • Are confident, empathetic, and find it easy to build good relationships with both children and adults. • Enjoy collaborating and contributing to a team where everyone works toward common goals. • Are flexible and see opportunities in working in both preschool and school settings, as well as supporting deaf children in their respective environments. Experience working in preschool, educational settings, or with children in need of language support is a plus. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. Why You Should Choose Us At Fjällräven Preschool, you’ll have the opportunity to help create an environment where every child’s language and communication take center stage. You’ll become part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, professional development, and an inclusive learning environment where all children have the opportunity to succeed. We warmly welcome your application! Criminal Record Check: Before any potential employment, you must submit an extract from your criminal record (including the register of suspected offenses) in a sealed envelope. The extract can be ordered via the Swedish Police’s website. https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623 Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Indefinite; 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 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 pay scales. If you advance in the recruitment process, you will be presented with a pay range applicable to you at the time of your 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 a recruitment agency for this position and therefore requests that advertising sales representatives or other providers of recruitment services refrain from contacting us.