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Resource Person/Child Caregiver at the Sámi School Board

Sameskolstyrelsen

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The Sámi School Board is a government authority and has its office with the school principal, controllers, HR, and administrators in Jåhkåmåhkke.

The Sámi school is a school form equivalent to primary school with teaching from preschool class to grade 6. The starting point for the teaching is Sámi culture and the Sámi language according to the curriculum for the Sámi school. The Sámi School Board also operates preschool in agreement with the respective municipality. The Sámi School Board has operations in Giron, Gárasavvon, Váhtjer, Jåhkåmåhkke, and Dearna.

The Sámi School Board organizes distance education in the Sámi languages and supports the development and production of teaching materials for Sámi education.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a resource person/child caregiver in preschool, you will contribute to driving, developing, and documenting the pedagogical work in accordance with the preschool's curriculum and operational idea. Together with your colleagues, you will plan, document, implement, evaluate, reflect, and analyze based on the operations in relation to children's development and learning as well as the Sámi perspective individually and in work teams. You actively participate in developing successful learning environments together with others at the preschool. You will also participate in other work at the preschool with the staff. The resource person/child caregiver participates in play, movement, and activities and assists during meals, dressing, and nap times. A large part of the operations is conducted outdoors on the preschool's yard, both in winter and on bare ground. As a child caregiver, you are responsible for supervising the children and must be able to move freely even outside the cleared paths. The preschool teacher has the pedagogical responsibility, but the child caregiver is also involved in the pedagogical planning. Documentation and planning of various indoor and outdoor activities are important parts of the work.

QUALIFICATIONS

You are a trained child caregiver or have other education that the employer assesses as equivalent.
You are proficient in Sámi, both orally and in writing.
You are well acquainted with the Preschool Curriculum.
You enjoy being outdoors and using nature as a basis for children's learning.
You are a positive and secure person.
You can work independently and easily create good relationships with children and adults.
You see children as competent and resourceful individuals.
You have good situational awareness and can quickly perceive and act in various situations.
You contribute to the preschool's value-based work through a democratic approach that encourages influence and interaction.
You have strong leadership qualities and can engage both students/children.
You see and meet each individual in a positive and inclusive way.
You are creative and think outside the box to find new opportunities.
You contribute to a safe, stimulating, and developing environment.
You have a positive view of people and the ability to create good relationships as well as the ability to prevent and resolve conflicts.
You are meticulous, flexible, and attentive to the children's needs and enjoy working with children and youth.
With us, you will have the opportunity to make a difference every day, develop together with an engaged team, and contribute to an environment where all children and students can flourish.
We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. We are looking for someone with documented good collaboration skills.

OTHER

The Sámi School Board applies individual salary setting.

Applicants must present an extract from the police criminal record before employment.
If you have protected personal information, you have the opportunity to send your application by post or by contacting the authority's personnel administrator at tel: 0971/442 08.

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