Mother Tongue Teacher in Mandinka

The Competence Center for Multilingualism works to ensure that students have the opportunity for instruction in their mother tongue as well as study guidance in the language they master best.

Currently, there are 38 different languages represented within the organization. We collaborate with both municipal and independent authorities, from preschool to 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 looking for a mother tongue teacher in Mandinka!

Employment Information

The position is a special fixed-term part-time employment of approximately 15%. Start date as soon as possible, by agreement, until 2026-06-17.

Your Responsibilities

The work as a mother tongue teacher is a mobile and varied position where the student base guides the planning. You will visit different schools around the municipality – both centrally and in the outskirts – to meet students in their school environment.

The following tasks may be included in the role:

• Mother tongue instruction
• Study guidance in the mother tongue
• Remote teaching and remote guidance
• Language support measures in collaboration with the Reception Unit Hej Umeå

Mother tongue instruction takes place in groups or individually within the municipality's schools, from preschool to grade 9, primarily in the afternoons outside the regular timetable. Students in grades F–3 receive 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 teaching may occur for students in the outskirts from grade 2. The work is independent and includes planning, implementation, grading, and evaluation according to the Swedish curriculum.

Study guidance means that you support students in grades 1–9 and in the Language Introduction program in high school. Guidance can take place before, during, or after lesson time. You collaborate closely with the mentor and subject teachers, who are responsible for planning, while you provide support in the mother tongue to strengthen the student's knowledge development.

Support may also be included for the Hej Umeå Reception Unit in the reception of newly arrived students, for example through information talks and mapping.

About You

We are looking for someone who is creative, self-driven, and flexible, and who thrives in a dynamic work environment. You are curious and have a strong desire to both contribute to development and to develop yourself. As a person, you easily build good relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues. Furthermore, you have good collaboration skills, are attentive, and can communicate and handle different situations in a constructive and solution-oriented manner. You take responsibility for your tasks and meet others in a accommodating and respectful way. We place great importance on your personal suitability.

Requirements

• Mandinka as a mother tongue and documented knowledge in this
• Approved Swedish B/Swedish 2
• Good digital skills
• Teacher education, Swedish or foreign – alternatively other pedagogical experience
• Valid extract from the criminal record, due to the law on suitability checks

Meritorious

• Knowledge of additional languages

Please attach your CV and possibly a personal letter written in Swedish, as well as any teaching certification.

Together we contribute to the students' language development, welcome your application!

About Umeå Municipality

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