About this role
The Sámi School Board is a government authority with its office located in Jåhkåmåhkke, which includes a school principal, controllers, HR, and administrators.
The Sámi School is an educational form equivalent to primary school, offering instruction from preschool to grade 6. The foundation of the teaching is based on Sámi culture and the Sámi language according to the curriculum for Sámi schools. The Sámi School Board also operates preschools in agreement with the respective municipalities. The Sámi School Board has activities in Giron, Gárasavvon, Váhtjer, Jåhkåmåhkke, and Dearna.
The Sámi School Board organizes distance education in the Sámi languages and supports the development and production of teaching materials for Sámi education.
**JOB DESCRIPTION**
As a preschool assistant, you will contribute to driving, developing, and documenting the educational work in accordance with the preschool's curriculum and operational idea. Together with your colleagues, you will plan, document, implement, evaluate, reflect, and analyze based on the activities in relation to children's development and learning, as well as the Sámi perspective, both individually and in teams. You will actively participate in developing successful learning environments alongside other staff at the preschool. You will also engage in various tasks at the preschool. The preschool assistant participates in play, movement, and activities, and assists during meals, dressing, and nap times. A significant portion of the activities takes place outdoors in the preschool's yard, both in winter and on bare ground. As a preschool assistant, you are responsible for the supervision of the children and must be able to move freely even outside of cleared pathways. The preschool teacher holds the pedagogical responsibility, but the preschool assistant is also involved in the pedagogical planning. Documentation and planning of various indoor and outdoor activities are important components of the work.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- You are a trained preschool assistant or have another qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- You are proficient in Sámi, both spoken and written.
- You are well-acquainted with the Preschool Curriculum.
- You enjoy being outdoors and using nature as a basis for children's learning.
- You have experience in pedagogical documentation and systematic quality work.
- You are a positive and confident person.
- You can work independently and easily build good relationships with children and adults.
- You view children as competent and resourceful individuals.
- You contribute to the preschool's core values through a democratic approach that encourages influence and interaction.
- You see IT as a natural part of working with children and as a tool in systematic quality work.
- Experience working with children who need special support for various reasons is an asset.
- You have a positive view of people and the ability to create good relationships, as well as the ability to prevent and resolve conflicts.
- You are meticulous, flexible, and attentive to the needs of children, and you enjoy working with children and youth.
- We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. We are looking for someone with documented good collaboration skills.
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
The Sámi School Board applies individual salary setting.
Applicants must present a police record extract before employment.
If you have protected personal information, you have the option to send your application by mail or by contacting the authority's HR officer at tel: 0971/442 08.