About this role
Storviken Preschool is a three-section preschool with approximately 54 children divided into age-specific groups. Our preschool is an inspiring workplace where we focus on the child. Everyone should feel involved, responsible, respected, and secure. At the preschool, we have a positive view of children and high expectations. We employ a language development approach throughout our operations and take our roles as adult role models seriously. Collegial learning is central to everyone at the preschool; we learn from and with each other to develop our operations. Our goal is to create a high-quality environment with a strong level of knowledge and social competence, in collaboration with parents and children, that provides our children with the best opportunities for the future. Together, we can make a difference every day.
We are now looking for a preschool assistant for a temporary position starting January 12th through June 30th.
Your new job
As a preschool assistant, you will work to promote children's development and learning. Together with your colleagues, you will help create a safe and educational environment for the children. You will be involved in the pedagogical planning and development work according to the curriculum. To promote children's development, you will lead and participate in various activities, games, and adventures both indoors and outdoors.
Common tasks
• Promote children's development and participate in teaching.
• Lead and participate in various activities.
• Responsible for collaborating and communicating with guardians.
• Participate in pedagogical development work.
• Participate in documenting the pedagogical work.
Your qualifications
• Educated preschool assistant or have other qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Previous experience working in a preschool setting.
• Proficient in the Swedish language, both spoken and written.
• Good knowledge of preschool governing documents.
• Flexible and able to adapt, taking on new challenges with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Good at collaborating, listening, communicating, and resolving conflicts constructively. You see the bigger picture and consider the best interests of the operations and act accordingly.
We are looking for you!
We are looking for someone who is an educated preschool assistant or has other qualifications considered equivalent, and who has previous experience working in a preschool. We value a warm and positive attitude to build strong relationships with children, colleagues, and guardians. You should be proactive and able to work independently while also being cooperative and driving development work together with your colleagues. No two days are the same, so it is beneficial if you are flexible and creative in handling the various challenges you will face.
Recruitment process
In this recruitment, we will ask you for a criminal record extract.
Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis. We ask that you attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Transcripts/certificates do not need to be submitted at this stage; we will request them if you are selected for an interview.
Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to this announcement and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms or advertisement sellers.
What do we offer?
Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness grants, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Employee Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html
About the Department of Children and Education
Change the world for real! Working with all children and youth in Östersund means being part of building society and changing our world, both globally and locally. It is important. For real. Here, we work with preschool, primary school, and adapted primary school.