Naturskolan is a support function in pre- and primary schools with the mission to support and stimulate development in learning for sustainable development. We offer seminars, lectures and courses, often through outdoor didactics. Our office, storage and training room is located in Maja Beskowskolan.

Now we are looking for you who want to work with us!

Your tasks

Your mission will be to train educators and teachers, usually together with students, in the work of outdoor education and learning for sustainable development. The work also includes lecturing and being responsible for seminars for educators, teachers and principals in preschool and primary school, both physically and digitally. In accordance with the mission, policy documents and research, you will contribute to inspiring learning in authentic environments, such as nature and society, in an educational way. The learning is interdisciplinary and should be linked to all sustainability perspectives.

The work involves travel in some projects, in Västerbotten and occasional trips to Finland. Central content in the projects is cultivation, sustainable food production and self-sufficiency.

About you

A large part of the work will be carried out mainly in the local environment of primary schools and in all seasons, which requires a habit of outdoor stay, outdoor knowledge and interest in cultivation. Learning will cover all subjects and be linked to a sustainability perspective. A challenge is to constantly keep up to date in the field, which requires curiosity and interest in developing and evolving.

In the business, lonely work often occurs when own initiative is necessary. Planning and follow-up are done together and this requires openness and good collaboration skills as the work group is small. Training is often carried out outdoors all year round, regardless of the weather, which can be a challenge. The environments are varied and activities must be adapted accordingly, which requires creativity. You will need to be able to organize, transport and care for a large amount of material. We attach great importance to personal suitability.

Requirements

• Pedagogical education
• Experience in pedagogical work
• Experience in working with outdoor education
• Basic IT skills
• B-driving license
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language in speech and writing
• Sim proficiency, for safety reasons as our courses are sometimes located in the vicinity of water
• Current extract from the criminal record

Meritande

• Education with a focus on sustainable development
• Experience in teaching outdoor education
• Experience in cultivation

Heavy lifting occurs in the workplace, as well as fur from various animals for educational purposes.

Welcome with your application!

Other

The position is for a project position during the period 2026-08-03 to 2028-12-31 provided that current funding remains.

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.