We’re looking for someone who is proactive, caring, and committed to creating a safe environment for the children. You must be playful, child-centered, and eager to be a good role model who can foster play, exploration, and inclusion. You are an adult who enjoys being outdoors in all kinds of weather and who is committed to ensuring that children have a positive upbringing.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to children’s well-being, safety, and development
• Support children in play and interaction with other children
• Work on language stimulation and creating opportunities for children to be physically active
• Participate in and contribute to planning, assessment, and documentation
• Collaborate within the department, with the team, and with parents and other partners
• Be a contributing member of the organization’s professional community
• Be active and engaged
• Everyone here shares responsibility for a positive work environment and well-being

Qualifications

• Certificate in child and youth work
• Work experience with children who have special educational needs is preferred
• Good Norwegian language skills (spoken and written) and strong communication skills
• Basic digital literacy
• Good health compatible with being an active adult working with children
• A police background check required under the Education Act must be submitted prior to starting the position, and forms regarding tuberculosis and confidentiality must be completed upon hiring

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who:

• is an active, present caregiver who forms strong bonds and is skilled at building relationships
• has strong collaboration and communication skills with both children and adults
• has a clear understanding of the role
• takes initiative, adapts well to change, and enjoys interacting with a wide variety of people
• is open to learning new skills, shares this knowledge, and is eager to grow
• is active and engaged, enjoys being outdoors and participating in physical activities
• is resilient, confident, warm, engaged, playful, and inclusive
• is patient and generous, with a genuine commitment to vulnerable children
• are willing to adapt to change and apply new knowledge to achieve the department’s goals
• are generally in good spirits, have a can-do attitude, and want to contribute to a positive work environment

We emphasize adherence to Løten Municipality’s ethical guidelines and values: Respect, responsibility, and courage.
We emphasize that you are motivated and personally suited for the position.

We offer

• An inclusive and supportive work environment with a high level of professional expertise
• Exciting and meaningful work tasks where you make a direct difference
• Guidance and close collaboration with the department’s special education team
• A varied and meaningful job with opportunities for professional and personal development
• Plenty of fresh air in an active workday
• Motivated and dedicated colleagues

Employment is otherwise subject to the terms and conditions set forth in applicable laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, including favorable pension and insurance plans.

Applications must be submitted electronically via Webcruiter, and all documentation you wish to be considered must be uploaded as attachments to the application.

We ask applicants to write their cover letter and resume directly in the application portal and not to submit them as attachments. 


Welcome as an applicant!

Contact Information

Norstad, Wenche, Department Head, 93 83 27 79

Work Location

2340 Løten

Key Information:

Employer: Løten Municipality

Reference No.: 5201834559
Full-time position
Permanent
Application deadline: November 15, 2026