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Norlandia Preschools Vintergatan is looking for preschool teachers who possess a high pedagogical competence, a desire to develop in their professional role, and contribute with enthusiasm and joy at the workplace. We are looking for you who want to work as a preschool teacher at our preschool Vintergatan in Växjö. Through our concepts, we focus on good food, health, and sustainability, with the goal of creating new discoveries every day. Would you like to be part of our team? Then you are warmly welcome to submit your application!

With us, you will have the opportunity to keep up with societal developments regarding preschool and school. A good value base means giving children an inner compass they can trust and strengthening them throughout life. We believe that we at preschool have the opportunity to lay the foundation for children as they move forward in life.

At Norlandia, we focus on contributing to a sustainable world. As a preschool teacher, you will be a driving force in working with sustainability issues through our concepts that are part of the curriculum. If you also have experience with language development and intercultural approaches in preschool, it is a strong pillar of your competence. For us, daily physical activity is a must for both children and you as an adult, where you actively participate in and drive Norlandiaskuttet together with your colleagues. Meal pedagogy, organic and certified food is a given for us.

You have a good attitude towards children, parents, and colleagues, and a view of humanity that is characterized by the belief that everyone wants to and can. We want to be a learning organization where you as a preschool teacher are expected to lead and teach your colleagues. We place great importance on your ability to collaborate and that you take responsibility for creating a good working environment through a positive attitude and energetic joy at work.

Read more about our concepts here. (https://norlandiaforskolor.se/varfor-valja-oss)

We are looking for someone with a big heart and a desire to make a difference in children's lives. You find it easy to collaborate with others and have the ability to be flexible and responsive to adapt to children's needs.

You have experience leading teams and are well acquainted with the school law and the curriculum for preschool in your role as a preschool teacher. You see systematic quality work as a given for conducting good and adequate teaching based on governing documents.

Qualifications:

Educated preschool teacher with preschool teacher certification.

Many years of experience in the preschool teacher role within Swedish preschool.

Competence in language development and intercultural approaches.

Good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written, is required.

You are well acquainted with the curriculum's goals concerning teaching and learning as well as other governing documents aimed at preschool.

You have extensive experience working and leading systematic quality work at both group and individual levels.

You have good knowledge of Office365

Preschool Vintergatan is located in Hovshaga, close to Hovshaga center and with a bus stop around the corner. Here we have the forest at our doorstep, a 4H farm within reach, proximity to a library, and a large lovely outdoor area where teaching is combined with movement and activities. We see outdoor activities as a given in our teaching and consider the forest as part of our pedagogical arena. We think innovatively and work forward, carrying the systematics with us in our daily lives. At Vintergatan, we can now also proudly present our restaurant, which has been awarded two gastronomic stars as the Preschool Kitchen of the Year 2024 in Sweden's public meal competition SOM24. Here, chefs and educators work closely together in our concept Food with Flavor. The preschool started in January 2022 and has space for 120 children, and we are in an expanding phase with new families and children on the way in.

At Norlandia preschools, we offer you professional development every term based on the preschool's prioritized goals and initiatives. You will take part in our unique concepts, professional development days at the preschool, central initiatives, and offerings through our digital learning platform.

Employment form: Permanent employment with a 6-month probationary period

Scope: 75%-100%

Working hours: Daytime according to schedule, the needs of the operation, and the preschool's opening hours. Some evening meetings may also occur.

Start date: 20250501 or by agreement

We apply individual salary setting and have a collective agreement. Interviews are conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, the EEA, or Switzerland, you must be able to prove that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only occur after verification of the work permit, which is required according to the Aliens Ordinance.

Application deadline: 20250330

Email address: madelaine.stalfors@norlandia.com

Applications are not accepted via email.

Would you like to know more about Norlandia Preschools? Visit our website here. (https://norlandiaforskolor.se/varfor-valja-oss)