Preschool teacher, Sjöstjärnan Yttersjö Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Preschool teacher/Preschool teacher
Work model On location
Application due date 23 January 2026
Are you the one? We have a common strategy for education in our municipality: to create a coherent education chain that contributes to greater equality, improved learning outcomes and attractive education.
We want all children, young people and adults to have the opportunity to reach their full potential and develop their knowledge and skills. We know that this is based on committed, knowledgeable and professional staff who provide high-quality teaching. We make a difference every day and are proud of our mission. Our work contributes to the confidence of children and young people.
We are looking for preschool teachers for Yttersjö.
The Sjöstjärnan preschool started its operations in January 2025 in the parent cooperative Solgläntan's former premises. The preschool has 30 children divided into 2 departments with age-related groups and is located close to Bjännsjön's beach, forest and land in Yttersjö.
Employment information
The employment refers to a temporary position, full time, starting soon, by agreement until 2026-06-28.
Your work tasks
As a preschool teacher, you are responsible for leading teaching based on the curriculum. This means that you are responsible for planning, implementation, evaluation, analysis and development of teaching. You are part of a team and it is therefore important to be able to collaborate and lead colleagues with other professional roles in the educational work.
Based on the curriculum, you work with children in groups while ensuring that each child receives challenges and support based on their needs. As a preschool teacher, you are responsible for documenting children's development and learning. You have daily communication with guardians about how the children have been during the day but also about their development and any challenges.
About you
As a person, you are committed, flexible, positive and solution-oriented. You can lead colleagues and drive development work. In your work, you lead children and groups of children, you arouse curiosity and are easy to build relationships and collaborate with children, guardians and colleagues.
Great importance is attached to personal suitability.
Requirements
Preschool teacher license / have applied for a license
Experience of working in groups of children 1-5 years
Valid extract from the criminal record
Good knowledge of Swedish language in speech and writing
Meritorious
Experience of working in a preschool
A warm welcome with your application!
About Umeå municipality
Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 brave 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, openness, 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.
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