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Norlandia Preschools Vintergatan is looking for preschool teachers who possess high pedagogical competence, a desire to develop in their professional role, and contribute with enthusiasm and joy at the workplace. We are looking for someone who wants to work as a preschool teacher at our preschool Vintergatan in Växjö. Through our concepts, we focus on good food, health, and sustainability, where our goal is to create new discoveries every day. Would you like to be part of our team? Then you are warmly welcome to submit your application!

What does the job as a preschool teacher at Norlandia Preschools Vintergatan entail?

With us, you have the opportunity to follow the development of society regarding preschool and school. A good value base means giving children an inner compass they can trust and strengthening them throughout life. We believe that we at preschool have the opportunity to lay the foundation for children for the rest of their lives.

At Norlandia, we focus on contributing to a sustainable world. As a preschool teacher, you are driving the work with sustainability issues through our concepts, which are part of the curriculum. If you also have experience in language development and intercultural working methods in preschool, it is a strong pillar of your competence. For us, daily physical activity is a must for both the children and you as an adult, where you actively participate in and drive Norlandiaskuttet together with your colleagues. Meal pedagogy, organic and certified food is a given for us, served daily in our two-star restaurant.

You have a good attitude towards children, parents, and colleagues, and a view of humanity that is characterized by the belief that everyone wants and can. We want to be a learning organization where you as a preschool teacher are expected to lead and teach your colleagues. We place great importance on your ability to collaborate and that you take responsibility for creating a good work environment through a positive attitude and energetic joy at work.

Read more about our concepts here.

We are looking for someone with a big heart and a desire to make a difference in children's lives. You find it easy to collaborate with others and have the ability to be flexible and responsive to adapt to the children's needs.

You have experience leading teams and are well acquainted with the Education Act and the curriculum for preschool in your role as a preschool teacher. Systematic quality work is something you see as a given for conducting good and adequate teaching based on governing documents.

Qualifications:

Educated preschool teacher with preschool teacher certification.

Many years of experience in the preschool teacher role within Swedish preschool.

Competence in language development and intercultural working methods.

Good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written, is required.

You are well acquainted with the curriculum's goals regarding teaching and learning, as well as other governing documents aimed at preschool.

You have extensive experience working and leading systematic quality work at both group and individual levels.

You have good knowledge of Office365.

Vintergatan Preschool is located in Hovshaga, close to Hovshaga center and with a bus stop around the corner. Here we have the forest right at our doorstep, a 4H farm within reach, proximity to the library, and a large lovely outdoor area where teaching is combined with movement and activities. We see outdoor activities as a given in our teaching and view the forest as part of our educational arena. We think innovatively and work forward, carrying the systematics with us in our daily lives. At Vintergatan, we can now also proudly present our restaurant, which has been awarded two gastronomic stars as the Preschool Kitchen of the Year both 2024 and 2025 in Sweden's public meal competition SOM24. Here, chefs and educators work closely together in our concept Food with Taste. The preschool started in January 2022 and has space for 120 children, and we are in an expanding phase with new families and children on the way in.

At Norlandia Preschools, we offer you professional development every term based on the preschool's prioritized goals and initiatives. You will be part of our unique concepts, professional development days at the preschool, central initiatives, and offerings in our digital learning platform. You will receive work clothes that we wear with pride every day, and you will also receive wellness funds. As a preschool teacher at Norlandia, you have the opportunity for a holiday service.

Employment form: Permanent employment with a 6-month probationary period

Scope: 75-100%

Working hours: Daytime according to schedule, the needs of the operation, and the preschool's opening hours. Some evening meetings may also occur.

Start date: as soon as possible or by agreement

We apply individual salary setting and have a collective agreement. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must be able to prove that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the obligation to have a work permit. Employment can only take place after verification of the work permit, which is required according to the Aliens Ordinance.

Application deadline: 260228

Email address: [email protected]

Applications are not accepted via email.

Would you like to know more about Norlandia Preschools? Visit our website here.