The proximity to Vindelfjällen and the undeveloped Vindel River allows the municipality of Sorsele to offer a variety of environments and a diversity of activities. Here, you have every opportunity to live an active life. Sorsele is known for its quality fishing, and for those interested in hunting, there are unique opportunities to engage in this. Additionally, Sorsele was named the cultural municipality of the year in Västerbotten in 2018, resulting in many vibrant cultural activities in the area.
Sorsele is a small community located in Lapland, offering the advantages of a close-knit community: proximity and simplicity. Here, we work together. There is a significant need for labor across the municipality, so if you have a family, we can assist with employer recommendations for your partner. Sorsele is strategically located between several airports, with the nearest being 90 kilometers away.
We are now seeking, pending the necessary decisions, a half-time (50%) teacher for afterschool programs and a half-time (50%) support educator for educational operations in Sorsele, with the current placement at the afterschool program at Blattnicksele School.
**Responsibilities:**
Together with colleagues in the work team, you will be responsible for the educational activities based on the curriculum's directives. The role includes planning, implementation, documentation, follow-up, and evaluation of the activities in accordance with set goals and guidelines. The work is conducted in close collaboration with the school in Blattnicksele. During school hours, you will work as a support educator alongside the teaching staff; your remaining hours will be allocated to the afterschool program.
**Your Attributes:**
You are resilient, calm, attentive, flexible, and possess strong collaborative skills. As a person, you are development-oriented with excellent communication abilities. You are responsible and always keep the child’s perspective in focus. You thrive in an environment that places high demands on accountability, flexibility, initiative, and social competence. Being a creative colleague who can offer children good learning environments and who provides positive interactions is essential. You are responsive, clear, accommodating, and able to build strong relationships with children, colleagues, and parents. You contribute ideas and new ways of thinking to drive the activities forward.
**Qualifications/Requirements:**
- Certified teacher with qualifications to teach in afterschool programs, or relevant educational background or experience is preferred.
- A significant emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
- Teacher training and knowledge of Sámi are advantageous.
**Duration/Working Hours:**
100%, Permanent/temporary employment starting from December 1, 2025, or as agreed.
**Salary:**
According to agreement. The municipality applies individual salary setting.
Sorsele Municipality's values - Courage, Joy, and Respect.
Welcome with your application to: Sorsele Municipality, 924 81 Sorsele, or via email:
[email protected]
Recruitment is ongoing.
Recruitment agencies and staffing companies are discouraged from applying.
In accordance with the law on suitability checks, a police background check must be presented upon employment.