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Mother Tongue Teacher in Portuguese at Växjö Municipality
VÄXJÖ KOMMUNKronobergs län, Växjö
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No workday is the same at Växjö Municipality. Sometimes we take care of the small things and sometimes the really big ones. Regardless, it means a workday that truly matters. We are over 7,000 employees working together to create a good day, every day.
With us, you have the opportunity to make a difference while growing and developing. There is a wide range of professions and career opportunities here, all of which build and create our future Växjö. Do you want to share our workday?
Work for a good day. Every day.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Language and Competence Center is responsible for the reception of newly arrived students, mother tongue education, and study guidance in Växjö Municipality. The unit also has a competence assignment within reception, mapping, and study guidance.
We are looking for someone who wants to be part of our team at SKC as a mother tongue teacher in Portuguese. The position is 30-40% and is located in primary school. As a mother tongue teacher, you will teach students in Portuguese and support their language development. You will plan and conduct teaching based on the curriculum goals and adapt the work according to the students' needs. The position involves working with students of different ages and close collaboration with colleagues, mentors, and school management to create a stimulating and educational environment. You will also have contact with guardians as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone who has very good knowledge of Portuguese, both spoken and written. You should have good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written. We prefer that you have post-secondary education, preferably with a pedagogical focus and experience in teaching.
You have good collaboration skills and are flexible as you will work closely with colleagues and students of different ages. You have a good understanding of Swedish culture and the Swedish school system. You are used to taking responsibility and can work independently.
The position is a temporary contract. Appointment will be made provided that the necessary decisions are made. Welcome with your application!
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SKC, the Language and Competence Center, is part of the Education Administration's Resource Center, which also includes the central child and student health services and the Culture School. SKC is led by a unit manager and two deputy unit managers.
As an employee with us, you are important! Regardless of your role in our administration, you will work with us to contribute to a positive development for our children and students.
Employees of Växjö Municipality should reflect the diversity that exists in the municipality. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, and ethnicity.
As a permanent employee, you will typically be placed in our organization.
Ongoing interviews may be conducted, so please send your application as soon as possible.
Applications are only accepted via the Public Jobs recruitment tool (www.offentligajobb.se).
Please bring educational certificates and any professional licenses to the interview. To be considered for employment, you need to show two extracts from the criminal record before you are hired. You can order extracts from the criminal record at https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/ (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/) and you should use both the one called Work within school or preschool (442.5) and Control of own data in the criminal record (442.3).
For internal candidates, another start date may be applicable. For more information, see the Decision regarding the timing of unit changes when recruiting internal candidates within the Education Administration on the intranet.
To staffing and recruitment companies or to you as a seller: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional advertisements.
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