100% Temporary Position Starting ASAP Until September 2026

Östersund is the experience metropolis in the heart of nature, with mountains at your doorstep and world-class events. Here, active outdoor life blends with a developing work life, and it is close to jobs, friends, and schools. Östersund is also the expanding university town, where research and business develop together, while new neighborhoods arise and offerings expand. Östersund is exciting now, and you are welcome to grow with us.

Storvikenskolan in Brunflo is located about 20 kilometers outside Östersund, beautifully situated with sports facilities, swimming pools, and nice forest areas nearby. The school currently has about 110 students in age-homogeneous classes in grades F-3.

Job Responsibilities

As a Leisure Assistant at Storvikenskolan, you will conduct teaching in the leisure center together with other educators and participate as a resource in schoolwork in one or more classes. You will work in the school's work team where you, together with colleagues, conduct activities that follow set goals.

The leisure center has two departments. At the leisure center, we conduct our main systematic quality work and professional development mainly on about 6-7 planning days, partly overlapping with school, and work evenings about 5-6 times a year, around 4-6 PM, in addition to individual and departmental planning.

Both the school and the leisure center are active in the value foundation concept PAX, which aims to create calm, security, joy, and study peace. We constantly work to develop learning for students and staff in the leisure center through planned free play and guided activities to achieve goals and central content in the curriculum.

Great emphasis is placed on developing students' social skills so they can take responsibility for themselves and others.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with post-secondary education in pedagogy, leadership, social care, NPF issues, mental health, etc., preferably with elements of outdoor activities, but we also welcome staff with equivalent education and experience.

We prefer candidates who have good collaboration skills even under stressful conditions, are eager to develop, and are generally calm and stable individuals who prioritize the student. You understand that many children need support in social interactions and that we adults have a clear role in providing support in this work.

It is an advantage if you have previously worked with and have training in PAX, Challenging Children in F-3 school with Leisure Center.

Recruitment Process

In this recruitment, we will ask you for an extract from the criminal record register.

Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We ask that you attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent with the application; we will ask you to provide them if you are selected for an interview.

The Municipality of Östersund has considered the choice of advertising channels before advertising and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms and ad sellers.

What Do We Offer?

The Municipality of Östersund offers benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness grants, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Employee Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: Östersund Municipality Benefits (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html).

About the Department of Children and Education

Change the world for real! Working with all the children and youth of Östersund is about being part of building society and changing our world, both globally and locally. It is important. For real. Here we work with preschool, primary school, and adapted primary school.