About this role
Competence Center for Multilingualism works to provide students with the opportunity to receive instruction in their mother tongue and study guidance in the language they master best.
Currently, 38 different languages are represented within the organization. We collaborate with both municipal and independent principals, from preschool class through high school.
Students who have at least one guardian with a mother tongue other than Swedish have the opportunity to study their language as a separate school subject. Through mother tongue instruction, students strengthen their multilingualism, develop their identity, and build pride in their language and background.
We are now seeking a Mother Tongue Teacher for Urdu!
Employment Information
The position is a specific fixed-term employment, part-time approximately 50% (subject to change). Planned start date 2026-01-07, until 2026-06-17.
Your Responsibilities
The role of mother tongue teacher is a mobile and varied position where student needs guide the planning. You will visit different schools throughout the municipality – both central and in outlying areas – to meet students in their school environment.
Responsibilities may include:
Mother tongue instruction
Study guidance in mother tongue
Remote instruction and remote guidance
Language support in collaboration with Hej Umeå Reception Unit
Mother tongue instruction occurs in groups or individually within municipal schools, from preschool class to grade 9, primarily in the afternoons outside of regular class hours. Students in grades F–3 receive in-person instruction at their home school, while students from grade 4 may receive instruction at another school unit. Bus passes are offered if needed for travel between schools. Remote instruction may occur for students in outlying areas from grade 2. The work is independent and includes planning, implementation, grading, and evaluation according to the Swedish curriculum.
Study guidance involves supporting students in grades 1–9 and Language Introduction in high school. Guidance can occur before, during, or after class time. You will collaborate closely with mentors and subject teachers, who are responsible for planning, while you provide support in the mother tongue to strengthen the student's knowledge development.
This may include support for the Hej Umeå Reception Unit in receiving newly arrived students, such as through information conversations and mapping.
About You
We are seeking someone who is creative, self-driven, and flexible, and thrives in a dynamic work environment. You are curious and have a strong desire to both contribute to development and develop yourself. As a person, you easily build good relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues. Furthermore, you have good collaborative skills, are attentive, and can communicate and handle different situations constructively and solution-oriented. You take responsibility for your tasks and approach others in a helpful and respectful manner. We place great importance on your personal suitability.
Requirements:
Urdu as mother tongue with documented proficiency
Approved Swedish B/Swedish 2
Good digital skills
Teaching qualification, Swedish or foreign – or alternative pedagogical experience
Valid criminal record extract, in accordance with suitability check law
Merit:
Knowledge of additional languages
Please attach CV and optional cover letter in Swedish, as well as any teaching certification.
Together we contribute to students' language development, welcome with 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 operations are divided into eight departments. Our jobs and core values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvements. Umeå is a cultural city in constant development. To reach 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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