Do you speak Lule Sami?

Finnish, Yiddish, Meänkieli, Romani Chib and Sami are national minority languages in Sweden. Pupils belonging to one of the national minorities have the right to be taught their mother tongue, regardless of whether it is a living language in the home or not. This means that the student has the right to read the language even if it is a beginner's language.

Umeå municipality WANTS MORE when it comes to the development of teaching in the national minority languages, with a particular focus on preschool and younger children. A longer development work is underway based on finding successful language models for teaching in and in the national minority language for both first and second language speakers.

We are now looking for you who want to contribute to the continued development of our students' language, culture and identity!

Type of employment

The position is a special fixed-term employment on a part-time basis, 40%, with a planned start from 2026-08-17 to 2027-06-09. Remote work for teachers living elsewhere in Sweden is possible and the scope may be changed.

Your duties

As a mother tongue teacher, you teach students from preschool class to grade 9 together with other mother tongue teachers. Teaching is 120 minutes per week and follows the Swedish curriculum.

The role may include the following tasks:

• Plan, implement and follow up the teaching of the language in question
• Assess and grade in accordance with the current governing documents
• Teach students both in local teaching and through distance learning (if necessary)
• Contribute to developing teaching based on our key words: language, culture and identity
• Collaborate with colleagues in our Language Hub for national minority languages

Teaching takes place at the pupil's home school in preschool class to year 3. From year 4, teaching can be at another school - then we offer bus passes if necessary. Distance learning may occur from year 2, especially in outlying areas.

About you

We are looking for you who are creative, self-driven and flexible and thrive in a dynamic work environment. You are curious and have a strong desire to both contribute to development and develop yourself. As a person, you easily build good relationships with students, guardians and colleagues. Furthermore, you have good cooperation skills, are responsive and can communicate and handle different situations in a constructive and solution-oriented manner. You take responsibility for your tasks and treat others in a courteous and respectful manner. We attach great importance to your personal suitability.

Requirements

• Lulesamish is your mother tongue, alternatively you have good and documented knowledge in speech and writing
• Approved Swedish B/Swedish 2
• Good digital ability
• Pedagogical education and/or pedagogical experience
• Valid extract from the criminal record, as a result of the law on suitability control

Advantageous

• Knowledge of additional languages

Please attach a CV and any personal letter written in Swedish, as well as any teaching certificate.

Together we contribute to the students' language development, welcome with your application!

About Umeå municipality

Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, transparency, trust and continuous improvement. Together with us, you get to work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure and fun.

Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer Umeå life even outside work. Here you can find out what it's like to live in Umeå: Move - Umeå municipality

We are going to become more and therefore we are looking for you? Do you also want more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits and good development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.