Open Preschool is a meeting place for children and parents. Here, children and parents can socialize, make new connections, and enjoy a pleasant time together. Our staff are trained educators who are happy to listen and offer support regarding any questions or concerns you may have about parenting.
We are part of the social services’ First Line and Family Centers, with a mission to collaborate with other professionals who work with children and parents in the area, such as midwives, child health nurses, and social workers. Our work is guided by a child-centered approach that prioritizes the child’s best interests. The Family Centers are operated in collaboration between Umeå Municipality’s social services and Region Västerbotten’s primary care.
The open preschool is designed to promote children’s early language development and offers support to newly arrived families to help them integrate into Swedish society and the education system. In addition to the open preschool’s regular hours, we are tasked with offering targeted interventions to families with identified needs. This mission involves basing our work on the families’ needs and coordinating our efforts with one or more stakeholders, such as social workers, child health psychologists, child health center nurses, and midwives. Some of the support measures are means-tested and are monitored in accordance with the Social Services Act.
We are now looking for you to work as a preschool teacher with us!
Your responsibilities
As a preschool teacher with us, you will work independently to plan, implement, and develop our programs based on the families’ needs. You will lead parent support programs and offer individual counseling and support to families on issues related to child development, relationships, and parenting.
The position is distributed among several open preschools within the Municipality of Umeå, with at least two days at Sävars Open Preschool.
About you
As a person, you are flexible and have the ability to adapt your approach and interactions based on the needs and situations of different families. You work independently, take initiative, and drive your work forward with responsibility and structure. Furthermore, you are a relationship builder and find it easy to establish trusting relationships with both children and guardians. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
Requirements
- Certified preschool teacher
- Holds or has applied for a teaching license
- Experience in preschool education
- Class B driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
- Good command of the Swedish language, both spoken and written
- Valid criminal background check
Desirable
- Experience in social work
- Training/experience in parent support programs
- Experience in open preschool
- Experience working with children with special needs
We look forward to receiving your application!
About Umeå Municipality
Umeå Municipality is the region’s largest employer with over 13,000 dedicated 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 socially important projects where you help ensure that Umeå remains safe, secure, and fun.
Umeå is northern Sweden’s largest city, offering a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We are 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
We’re growing, and that’s why we might be 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.