About this role
We collaborate to ensure that children and students develop and have a safe upbringing.
We teach children to read, write, and count. We contribute to developing children's imagination and belief in their own abilities. We support children and students in living an independent life. We have Sweden's most important job - our mission is to instill hope for the future in young people.
Preschool Hörnan is located in Holmsund, about twenty kilometers outside Umeå. Here, we have three departments. With the oldest children, we work based on the Bornholm model. With proximity to both forest and sea, we place great emphasis on outdoor play. Click here for a digital tour!
We are now looking for a preschool teacher who wants to become part of a safe and dedicated team where we make a difference together every day!
Employment Information
The position is a permanent part-time role (75%), with a planned start date of January 5, 2026.
Your Responsibilities
As a preschool teacher, you will be responsible for leading the teaching based on the curriculum. This means you will be responsible for planning, implementation, evaluation, analysis, and development of the teaching. You will be part of a team, so it is important to be able to collaborate and lead colleagues with different professional roles in the educational work.
Based on the curriculum, you will work with children in groups while ensuring that each child receives challenges and support according to their needs. As a preschool teacher, you will be responsible for documenting the children's development and learning. You will have daily communication with guardians about how the children have been during the day, as well as their development and any challenges.
About You
As a person, you are engaged, flexible, positive, and solution-focused. You can lead colleagues and drive development work. In your role, you will guide children and child groups, spark curiosity, and easily create relationships and collaborate with children, guardians, and colleagues. Personal suitability is highly valued.
Requirements
- Preschool teacher certification/has applied for certification
- Experience working in preschool
- Valid extract from the criminal record
- Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both spoken and written form
Warm welcome to your application!
About Umeå Municipality
Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 employees. The municipality has approximately 440 managers, and the operations are divided into eight departments. Our jobs and our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Umeå is a cultural city in constant development. To achieve the goal 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. In the next ten years, we will hire around a thousand employees each year. Would you like to be one of us?
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