Welcome to Campus Preschool

We are looking for someone who wants to be part of a preschool where children's learning, cooperation, and participation are at the center! Campus Preschool is located in the heart of Östersund, near Mid Sweden University, and we offer a stimulating work environment where both children and educators can develop together.

We are seeking a substitute childcare worker for Campus Preschool in Östersund, a fixed-term position for approximately 3-4 months, 75-90%. Start date 2026-03-02 or by agreement.

Campus Preschool works with age-homogeneous groups to create a safe and developing environment where each child's unique needs and abilities can be met. We use a process-oriented approach and pedagogical documentation to make children's learning visible and ensure that all children have the opportunity to develop according to their own conditions. An important part of our operations is a reflective culture where educators and children together evaluate and develop the work to continuously improve quality. Our learning environments are flexible and changeable, creating space for curiosity, play, and creativity that contributes to meaningful and joyful learning.

We assume that all children are competent, curious, and want to participate in meaningful contexts. Together with us, you will work to strengthen each child's unique abilities and create an inclusive and positive learning climate.

About the position

As a childcare worker, you will work to promote children's development and learning. Together with colleagues in the organization, you will help create a safe and pedagogical environment for the children. You will be involved in pedagogical planning and development work according to the curriculum. To promote children's development, you will lead and participate in various activities, games, and adventures both indoors and outdoors.

Common tasks

• Promote children's development and participate in teaching
• Lead and participate in various activities
• Responsible for collaborating and communicating with guardians
• Participate in pedagogical development work
• Participate in documenting the pedagogical work

Your qualifications

Requirements

• Trained childcare worker or has other education deemed equivalent by the employer
• Good knowledge of Swedish in both spoken and written form

Meritorious

• You have good knowledge of preschool governing documents and can apply them in daily work.
• You have a strong interest in pedagogical challenges and dare to challenge yourself and your colleagues to think about development.
• Previous work experience is an advantage.

We are looking for you!

As a childcare worker, you have a strong empathetic ability and create a safe and warm environment where every child is seen and met according to their needs. You are flexible and adapt smoothly to changes in the preschool's daily life, while also seeing opportunities and contributing to a positive atmosphere.

With your pedagogical insight, you support children's learning and development through play, care, and daily routines. You collaborate well with colleagues and guardians and contribute to a safe and stimulating preschool environment.

Through your relationship-building approach, you build trusting relationships with the children and create a safe and joyful everyday life where they feel seen and acknowledged.

Do you want to help shape the future together with us at Campus Preschool? Warm welcome with your application!

How the recruitment process works

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

Interviews may take place continuously. We ask that you attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent with. We ask you to complete these if it becomes relevant for an interview.

Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels before advertising and therefore declines calls from recruitment firms and ad sellers.

What do we offer?

Östersund Municipality offers you 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 Education and Training

Change the world for real! Working with all of Östersund's children and youth 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.