Full-Time Mentor

Sigtuna Municipality is a place of great diversity. Here, you will find vibrant countryside, small towns, and an international airport. A rich cultural heritage and cultural diversity. A proud history and ambitious future plans. Perhaps that is why the drive to grow, change, and develop is so strong. This is also why it is so exciting to work here. With us, you will be part of a friendly and unpretentious culture where we support each other and make the most of each other's knowledge, differences, and experiences. The work is often varied, sometimes challenging, but always meaningful. Welcome! The Education Administration is responsible for all activities within the municipality's preschools, primary schools, adapted primary schools, after-school programs, high schools, and adult education. At Arlandagymnasiet, approximately 1,300 students study. We offer 12 high school programs, both national and specially designed, allowing us to provide various educational paths and individual choices. Our annual evaluations show that both students and staff are very satisfied at our school. Skilled teachers and the bright, airy facilities of the high school contribute to this, as does the positive atmosphere among students. The school is divided into different educational units, with vocational programs forming one unit. TASKS As a full-time mentor at Arlandagymnasiet, you have a significant responsibility to follow, support, and guide students throughout their schooling. This includes initiating student welfare work, maintaining contact with parents, conducting development discussions, parent meetings, etc. You will encourage and coach students, work with motivational initiatives, goal setting, and future planning, monitor students' attendance/absences, and implement remedial measures while assisting students with study planning and study techniques. You will plan your mentoring sessions both in collaboration with other mentor colleagues and based on the specific needs of the class. You will coordinate and carry out any group-level initiatives and collaborate with teaching staff on how to implement group adaptations. QUALIFICATIONS We expect you to have previous experience working with youth, preferably within high school, and to have a teaching qualification or equivalent education deemed appropriate for the role. You are structured and work according to a clear process. You organize and plan your work well, complete what you start, and meet deadlines. You also actively work on building relationships by taking initiative in social contexts, stepping forward when needed, and easily creating new connections. Additionally, we see that you are collaborative and adaptable to situations, finding win-win solutions through an unpretentious focus on the common goal. OTHER You can easily apply by attaching your CV and answering a few selection questions related to this position. However, we kindly ask you not to include a cover letter. As an employee of Sigtuna Municipality, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including automatic membership in the Staff Club, where you can participate in various activities. Please read more about our other benefits and what it is like to work with us in Sigtuna Municipality! https://www.sigtuna.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss.html We kindly decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.