About this role
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real difference?
We are now seeking more engaged employees who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. With us, you will work with a focus on people and create a workday that is valuable, both for you and for our citizens.
**Description**
Welcome to apply for the position of preschool assistant at Villa Villekulla preschool in Bor.
The preschool consists of 4 departments: two for younger children and two for older children. The preschool has close collaboration among departments where all children are seen as everyone’s children. We also cooperate within the area between our preschools. The preschool has received the award "School for Sustainable Development," where we work with sustainability in both learning and for the environment.
**Responsibilities**
As a preschool assistant, you will work based on the curriculum's mandate together with preschool teachers. Together with your team, you will actively and systematically engage in pedagogical planning, observation, documentation, reflection, follow-up, and analysis. Alongside preschool teachers, you will create a strong foundation for children's development and learning based on a stimulating and creative learning environment. In your work with the children, you will have access to various interactive tools to achieve the goals of the curriculum. Your approach is based on being a cheerful, close, and co-exploring educator with the children. You should have a trusting and close collaboration with guardians and colleagues.
**Qualifications**
We are looking for someone with preschool assistant training and good insight into the preschool's educational mission, as well as the competence to work with digital tools for documentation purposes.
You have a pedagogical perspective that combines professional care, education, and teaching. Your collaboration is grounded in the values of the curriculum and the municipality, where you work with a focus on people, development, respect, joy in work, and cooperation.
You have a positive attitude and are solution-focused, with the ability to adapt and meet everyday challenges in ways that may differ from the original plan.
We ask that you attach a personal letter and CV where you also introduce yourself and share your thoughts on your working style and background. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
We look forward to your application!
**Conditions**
We are conducting selection and interviews continuously.
The position will be filled subject to required decisions being made.
The Department of Children and Education is responsible for preschools, primary schools, secondary schools, adult education, and cultural schools in the municipality. Together, we educate 7,500 children and students in a safe and inspiring environment where they can grow and develop. Read more about us at: https://kommun.varnamo.se/kommun-och-politik/kommunens-organisation/forvaltningar/barn--och-utbildningsforvaltningen.html
Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, located in the middle of Småland. We are a central part of a strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. Here, there is an atmosphere of constant movement and great visions for the future. We highlight both major and minor successes, which strengthens pride and community for everyone living here. As an employee with us, you focus on people and create value for both yourself and the citizens while contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow.
Read more about us at: http://www.varnamo.se/