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.
Kompassen Preschool is beautifully located at Tavleliden, where children have access to a large yard that offers opportunities for play and exploration suitable for both young and older children. We work with the learning environment to provide the best opportunities for children's development and learning. Kompassen Preschool is one of Umeå Municipality's training preschools, which means that during the school year, we host teacher students for their practical training. Click here for a digital tour!
We are now seeking a preschool teacher who wants to be part of a safe and committed team where we make a difference together every day!
Employment Information
The position is a temporary full-time contract, starting from January 19, 2026, until July 3, 2026.
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for teaching in a temporary introductory department. As a preschool teacher, you will lead the instruction 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 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-oriented. You can lead colleagues and drive development work. In your role, you guide children and groups of children, 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 speech and writing
We warmly welcome your application!
About Umeå Municipality
Umeå Municipality is the largest employer in the region with over 13,000 employees. The municipality has approximately 440 managers, and the operations are divided into eight departments. Our jobs and 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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