Vacant job

One thing is certain. With us, you make a difference. We are the teacher who helps little brother read his first words and the after-school staff who create laughter after school hours. We are childcare workers who help someone grow every day and the librarian who brings literature close. Together, we fight for knowledge, for meaning-making, and for a fun everyday life for children and young people. There is something beautiful in that. Do you also want to work for the future in Kiruna municipality? Come and be part of the community at the Culture and Education Administration.

Norrskenets Preschool is the municipality's newest preschool, which opened on October 6, 2025. The preschool is built over two floors with three departments, each having two home bases. Here, there are inspiring environments such as squares, movement rooms, dining halls, and studios that give children the opportunity to explore, create, and develop. We are a role model for sustainability and health. With us, children are met with joy, security, and a desire to learn. Every child should feel included and encouraged to move, build friendships, be creative, and take responsibility for a sustainable future.

We look forward to hearing from you!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a childcare worker at Norrskenets Preschool, you will be part of a team that works together based on applicable governing documents and guidelines for preschools. Together in the team, you will work for the children's development and learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with a childcare education/degree from the Child and Leisure Program. You have good collaboration skills and are independent, proactive, and goal-oriented, with an adaptable approach. A positive attitude is essential. You have an interest in developing new working methods and sharing knowledge and experiences with colleagues. You have a professional approach to children, guardians, and colleagues and can easily create good relationships. We place great importance on all educators contributing to children's language development; therefore, good knowledge of the Swedish language is a requirement in both speech and writing.

We also place great importance on personal suitability.

Due to the suitability control law, you must be able to present an extract from the police criminal record upon employment. Order one directly when you submit your application, you can do it via the link here (https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623).

OTHER

To work with us, you must share Kiruna municipality's common values where respect, responsibility, and collaboration are the guiding principles.

We offer a pleasant working environment and stimulating tasks, ensuring that you as an employee have a good balance between work and leisure.

We have many different benefits where you as an employee can train for free at various training facilities up to 5000 SEK/year, we have cabins in the mountains that you can rent, and we offer the opportunity to salary exchange for days off.

We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength; we welcome employees from different backgrounds and work to ensure that our workplaces are accessible to all. Kiruna municipality sees full-time as a right and part-time as an opportunity. It is an advantage if you have knowledge of Finnish, Sami, and/or Meänkieli as Kiruna municipality is an administrative area for these languages.

Kiruna municipality has made a medieval decision for this recruitment and therefore requests no contact with advertising sellers or other sellers of recruitment services.