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In Lycksele municipality, we are convinced that a welcoming approach and shared values strengthen the municipality and its attractiveness. The municipality aims to develop into a welcoming community with high attractiveness, where talents are nurtured and developed, and where citizens, customers, suppliers, and others in contact with the municipality receive professional treatment and good service. Lycksele municipality has a belief in the future, drive, and commitment that moves us forward. Our values are based on Compassion, Togetherness, and Drive.

ABOUT THE JOB

Study to become a teacher for grades 4-6 while working!

The Teacher Education Program at Umeå University, in collaboration with seven (7) municipal school authorities in the northern region, will launch the second round of work-integrated teacher education with a focus on grades 4-6 in the fall of 2026. The program is aimed at those who want to work 50 percent with students in a school while simultaneously training to become a qualified primary school teacher for grades 4-6.

The Primary Teacher Program for grades 4-6 includes 240 higher education credits and spans over 5 years, including two summer courses. The education is offered remotely at a 75% study pace. Two days a week (Thursdays and Fridays) are designated for scheduled studies, and three days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) are available for scheduled work. The program includes several physical meetings each semester, usually held at Umeå University.

Lycksele municipality is one of the municipalities that have created positions for those who want to study to become teachers for grades 4-6 while working.

In this position, you will teach as an unqualified teacher for grades 4-6. The assignment involves planning, implementing, and following up on teaching together with colleagues and work teams. Contact and collaboration with guardians are an important part of the job. You will have a mentor to support you in your work at the school. Placement will be at one of the municipality's primary schools.

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for someone interested in working and studying to become a teacher for grades 4-6. Previous experience working with children/youth is an advantage. In your role as a teacher, it is important to build good relationships with your students and be a clear leader. You have good communication skills and collaborate well with colleagues and other contacts. Combining work with studies requires you to be structured, self-driven, and persistent.

A prerequisite for employment is that you have applied for and been accepted into the work-integrated program at the Teacher Education Program at Umeå University.

Travel to the workplace and to meetings in the program may occur.

WE OFFER YOU

In Lycksele municipality, people are our greatest resource. It is the personnel resources that generate value, quality, and content in our operations. We strive to be an attractive employer where each employee's abilities can be expressed and developed through a work climate based on openness, trust, and dialogue. Employees in Lycksele municipality should have the opportunity for balance in work life, be involved, and have the opportunity to strengthen and develop in their professional roles.

As an employee of Lycksele municipality, a number of employee benefits are provided. For more information about employee benefits, see the link: www.lycksele.se (www.lycksele.se/kommun/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/lycksele-kommun-som-arbetsgivare/vart-erbjudande/)

For more information about living, residing, and working in Lycksele, see the link: www.lycksele.se (www.lycksele.se/levailycksele)

ABOUT THE EMPLOYMENT

Employment type: Fixed-term employment longer than 6 months
Extent of employment: Full-time
Employment rate: 100%
Employment starts: August 2026

We warmly welcome your application marked with reference number 1280, no later than 2026-03-30. You can apply via the button below or by mail to Lycksele municipality, Municipal Executive Office, 921 81 Lycksele. Please attach your CV and cover letter with your application, as well as your confirmation from antagning.se that you have applied for the program.

Questions about the employment can be answered by the following contacts:

Contact person for AIL: Carola Hultin, principal, [email protected]

Union representative: Therese Boman, representative of Sweden's teachers, [email protected]

Questions about the program can be answered by the Teacher Education Program at Umeå University. Information about the program and application, as well as contact information for the Teacher Education Program, can be found here: https://www.umu.se (https://www.umu.se/utbildning/program/grundlararprogrammet---grundskolans-ak-4-6/arbetsintegrerad-utbildning-id1685139/)