Doyou speak Finnish and would like to teach our students in person in Umeå or via distance learning?

Finnish, Yiddish, Meänkieli, Romani Chib, and Sami are national minority languages in Sweden. Students who belong to one of the national minorities have the right to instruction in their native language, regardless of whether it is a language spoken at home or not. This means that the student has the right to study the language even if it is a beginner’s language.

Umeå Municipality WANTS MORE when it comes to the development of instruction in the national minority languages, with a special focus on preschool and younger children. A long-term development project is underway, aimed at identifying successful language models for teaching in and of the national minority language for both first- and second-language learners.

We are now looking for someone who wants to help our students continue to develop their language, culture, and identity!

Employment Type

This is a temporary position, part-time (approximately 40% workload, subject to change), starting August 17, 2026, through February 10, 2027. An extension may be possible. The position can be performed either via remote teaching or on-site in Umeå.

Your Responsibilities

As a native language teacher, you will teach students from preschool through 9th grade alongside other native language teachers. Instruction consists of 120 minutes per week and follows the Swedish curriculum.

The role may include the following responsibilities:

• Planning, conducting, and following up on instruction in the relevant language
• Assessing and grading students in accordance with applicable guidelines
• Contributing to the development of instruction based on our guiding principles: language, culture and identity
• Collaborating with colleagues within our Language Hub for national minority languages

About You

We are looking for someone who is creative, self-motivated, and flexible, and who thrives in a dynamic work environment. You are curious and have a strong desire to both contribute to development and grow personally. As a person, you easily build good relationships with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues. Furthermore, you have strong collaboration skills, are responsive, and can communicate and handle various situations in a constructive and solution-oriented manner. You take responsibility for your tasks and treat others in a courteous and respectful manner. We place great emphasis on your personal suitability.

Requirements

• Finnish is your native language, or you have strong and documented proficiency in spoken and written Finnish
• Passed Swedish B/Swedish 2
• Strong digital skills
• Educational background in teaching and/or teaching experience
• Valid criminal background check, in accordance with the Act on Suitability Checks

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of additional languages, preferably documented proficiency in Meänkieli
• Class B driver’s license and access to your own car, for on-site work in Umeå

Please attach your resume and, if applicable, a cover letter written in Swedish, as well as any teaching certification.

Together, we contribute to students’ language development—we look forward to receiving your application!

About the City of Umeå

The City of Umeå is the region’s largest employer, with over 13,000 essential employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows thoughtfully. Our core values are based on a citizen-centered approach, transparency, trust, and continuous improvement. With us, you’ll work on missions that are vital to society, helping to ensure that Umeå remains a safe, secure, and fun place to live.

Umeå is northern Sweden’s largest city, offering a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We’re a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here, you can learn what it’s like to live in Umeå: Moving to Umeå Municipality

Our team is growing, so maybe we’re looking for you? Do you want more, too? We offer fair working conditions, great benefits, and excellent opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.