Mother Tongue Teacher in Portuguese

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

Currently, there are 38 different languages represented in our operations. We collaborate with both municipal and independent principals, 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 Portuguese!

Employment Information

Special fixed-term employment, 5%, starting 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 dictates 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
• Distance teaching and distance guidance
• Language support initiatives 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. Distance 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 class 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 for the Hej Umeå Reception Unit may be included when receiving newly arrived students, for example through information meetings 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 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 emphasis on your personal suitability.

Requirements

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

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 students' language development, welcome your application!

About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 brave employees. Our organization is divided into nine administrations, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Together with us, you will work on socially important tasks where you contribute to making Umeå a safe, secure, and enjoyable place.

Umeå is the largest city in northern Sweden with a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We are a community and cultural city that offers a richer Umeå life even outside of work. Here you can learn about what it is like to live and reside in Umeå: https://www.umea.se/flytta (https://www.umea.se/flytta)

We are looking to grow, and therefore we might be looking for you! Do you want more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important for everyone living and working here. We look forward to hearing from you.