Do you want to make a difference in children's development and be part of an engaged community? Here is your chance to create a safe and enriching environment where children can grow and thrive.
We are seeking a preschool assistant for a temporary position from January to June. Submit your application today!
### Your Mission
In this role, you will collaborate with other preschool assistants and a preschool teacher who leads the educational work. Together, you will design a curriculum that is joyful, educational, and fun for every child. Over time, you will work with children of various ages as we rotate between departments based on the needs of the operations. You will actively participate in and drive the pedagogical development work and the educational documentation according to the preschool curriculum. You will also contribute to planning and evaluating the work. You will have daily contact with caregivers, as well as participate in parent meetings and development talks.
You will help create a positive, meaningful, and developmental environment for every child at the preschool. Every child should receive what they are entitled to - an education that is equitable and of high quality in a secure environment.
### Your Experience
For this position, you are required to have:
- A high school or post-secondary education as a preschool assistant
- Experience working as a preschool assistant in early childhood education
- Knowledge of the content of the curriculum and an understanding of how it can be implemented in practice
- A strong ability to express yourself well in Swedish, both verbally and in writing
It is advantageous if you also have:
- Good digital skills
- Experience working with children of all ages
- Experience and knowledge of children with neuropsychiatric diagnoses
- Experience working with norm-critical methodologies
- Knowledge of child development
- Experience actively driving the preschool's development and quality work forward
### Is This You?
To succeed in the role of preschool assistant, it is important that you are a confident, stable, and professional person with the ability to collaborate, communicate, and build good relationships with children, colleagues, and caregivers. You are clear in your communication – both in your pedagogical approach, in collaboration with colleagues, and in your daily contact with caregivers. With your empathetic ability, you are attentive, respectful, and meet others with understanding and care. Furthermore, you are flexible and see the value in helping where needed, easily adapting to changing circumstances, always focusing on the needs of the children and the operations.
You are self-sufficient, take initiative, and are responsible for your time and tasks. You are solution-oriented, contribute ideas and suggestions for improvement, and initiate activities that promote children's development. Your pedagogical insight helps you understand each child's unique needs and adapt activities to best support their learning. You are quality-conscious and always prioritize the best interests of the operations and the children, driven by a commitment to provide children with the best possible preschool experience with high-quality teaching and a secure environment.
### We Offer
Saltängen Preschool is beautifully located next to Skurusundet with a forest around the corner. To create security and fundamental values, we have a collaboration between our different departments. We tailor the environment to the children's development and learning and conduct regular safety rounds. Therefore, we can offer a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for every child. With a listening approach, we create a shared culture. We joyfully welcome children and adults while respecting each other’s differences to create an enriching preschool experience together. Read more about us [here](https://www.nacka.se/valfard-skola/saltangen/).
As a preschool assistant with us, you will have the opportunity to be part of a team of experienced and competent educators. We have satisfied caregivers, and we offer access to free parking, work clothes for outdoor activities, and subsidized lunches. As an employee of Nacka Municipality, you have access to benefits such as a health allowance of 3,000 SEK per year and a versatile internal support function.
### Interested?
This is a temporary position with a start date of January 7 and an end date of June 26, 2026.
If you want to be part of Nacka Municipality, do not hesitate to submit your application! If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Deputy Principal Petra Olsson at
[email protected] or 08-718 92 64, or Group Leader Jenny Forsell at
[email protected] or 070-431 88 11.
We recruit without a personal letter and only assess your application based on your CV and your responses to several questions that you will answer during the application process. Please submit your application no later than the application deadline on November 17, 2025.
An extract from the Police Records for schools and preschools is required upon employment. We ask you to select "digital record excerpt" for faster processing. Link: [Police Record](https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand