Job Advertisement: Teacher in Northern Sámi

The Sámi School Board is a government authority with its office including a school principal, controllers, HR, and administrators in Jåhkåmåhkke.

The Sámi school is an educational form equivalent to primary school, providing education from preschool to grade 6. The basis for the education is the Sámi culture and the Sámi language according to the curriculum for Sámi schools. The Sámi School Board also operates preschools in agreement with the respective municipality. The Sámi School Board has operations in Giron, Gárasavvon, Váhtjer, Jåhkåmåhkke, and Dearna.

The Sámi School Board organizes distance education in the Sámi languages and supports the development and production of teaching materials for Sámi education.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, implement, and evaluate teaching in accordance with the school's governing documents and from the Sámi perspective, both individually and in teams. You will actively participate in developing successful learning environments together with others at the school. You will also participate in other work at the school alongside the school's staff. You will be teaching in Northern Sámi.

QUALIFICATIONS

Teaching degree with a valid teaching license. You are proficient in Northern Sámi, both spoken and written. You have a good understanding of Sámi culture. You have a positive view of people and the ability to build good relationships as well as the ability to prevent and resolve conflicts. You are meticulous, flexible, and responsive to students' needs and enjoy working with children and youth. We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. You have documented collaboration skills.

OTHER

The Sámi School Board applies individual salary setting.

Applicants must present an extract from the police criminal record before employment. If you have protected personal information, you have the option to send your application by mail or contact the authority's personnel officer at tel: 0971/442 08.