School librarians for primary schools
Umeå, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position School librarian
Work model On location
Application due date 21 May 2025
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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. In Umeå municipality, preschools and compulsory schools F-6 are divided into two operational areas, Nordöst and Sydväst, grades 7-9 are one operational area. We are now looking for you who want to work as a school librarian in preschool class, adapted primary school and primary school in Umeå municipality! We are looking for school librarians for the positions: 1 position responsible for the schools Grubbeskolan, Backenskolan and Hedlundaskolan. 1 position responsible for the schools Sävar skola, Täfteå skola, Bullmarks skola and Botsmarks skola. 1 post for Sjöfruskolan and Tomtebogårds skola. 1 post responsible for Berghemsskolan, Ersdungens skola and Ersmarks skola. Your immediate superior will be the principal of the school where you have your main workplace, which is usually the school with the most pupils. Your duties As a school librarian, you are responsible for the school library and for ensuring that it is a unified, shared and orderly operation with a comprehensive and targeted range of analog and digital media. Some of this may involve building and expanding school library rooms based on the definition in the Education Act. You will contribute to increased goal achievement and that the school library is used as a resource in teaching by participating in the school's systematic quality work as well as planning, implementing and evaluating your activities continuously. You are an important part of the school's work on literacy and media and information literacy and you need to participate in and initiate cooperation and activities with educators at the school. You need to be available and be a resource for both students and teachers by providing opening hours that allow for both booked and spontaneous visits. You will carry out planned activities for all year groups in the school based on literacy and media and information literacy. About you We are looking for you who have a degree in library and information science or an education that the employer considers equivalent. We want you to have experience of working in libraries, preferably school libraries, and experience of working with children and young people. You have a solid knowledge of and interest in literature for children and young people. You are also well updated in reading promotion methods and have good digital skills in the field. To thrive in the role of school librarian, you need to be self-motivated, have the ability to take your own initiatives and be interested in driving development work forward. We also want you to be creative and find new ways to spread a love of reading. You should have the skills to match media and content to the different needs and contexts of learners. You have an inclusive approach and are used to communicating, collaborating and working outward with a focus on high service levels. The position requires a driving license and access to a car. Please attach a cover letter and CV to your application, and indicate if you are particularly interested in a specific position. Welcome with your application! About Umeå municipality Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 employees. The municipality has about 440 managers and the business is divided into eight administrations. Our jobs and our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust and continuous improvement. Umeå is a cultural city in constant development. To meet the target of 200,000 inhabitants by 2050, we need more people working for growth and welfare. We know that diversity enriches and welcome everyone to apply for jobs with us. Over the next ten years, we will be hiring around a thousand people every year. Do you want to join us? Find out what it's like to live in Umeå here: https://www.umea.se/flytta Umeå municipality is part of three administrative areas for Finnish, Meänkieli and Sami www.umea.se/minoriteter. As an employee of Umeå municipality, you can take advantage of a number of benefits. Take part of our benefits https://umea.se/jobbochforetagande/jobbochpraktik/kommunensomarbetsgivare/varaformaner.4.1b4d24fb1752122eb843bf.html Do you sell ads or offer recruitment support? Please do not contact us about it! We select and contact the companies we work with ourselves.