Preschool Lövsta is Hiring a Childcare Worker

Preschool Lövsta is a preschool with 95 children. Our preschool is an inspiring workplace where we focus on the child. All children should feel that preschool is fun, safe, and educational. We work based on the preschool's governing documents and have a language-developing approach. Collaboration and collegial learning are central to everyone at the preschool; we learn from and with each other to develop education. Our goal is to create a good education of high quality together with guardians and children, providing our children with the best conditions for lifelong learning. Together, we can make a difference every day.

This is a temporary position from March 1 to June 30, 2026, full-time.

Your New Job

As a childcare worker, you will work to promote children's development and learning. Together with colleagues in the work team, you will help create a safe and educational environment for the children. You will be involved in the pedagogical planning and development work according to the curriculum. To promote children's development, you will lead and participate in various activities, games, and adventures both indoors and outdoors.

Common Tasks

• Promote children's development and participate in teaching
• Lead and participate in various activities
• Responsible for collaborating and communicating with guardians
• Participate in the pedagogical development work
• Participate in documenting the pedagogical work

Your Competence

• Qualified childcare worker
• Good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing
• You have good knowledge of the preschool's governing documents and can implement these in daily work.
• You have a strong interest in pedagogical challenges and dare to challenge yourself and your colleagues to think about development.
• Previous work experience is an advantage.

We Are Looking for You!

You are secure and stable in your professional role and have a desire to develop together with others in the work teams. You value collaboration and can build good relationships with colleagues, children, and guardians. You understand that all people have different conditions for learning and that everyone absorbs knowledge in different ways.

Why Work With Us?

We are a public organization that works every day for safety, quality, and inclusion. With us, you will receive:

• Working hours usually between 75–100%, with the possibility to influence the schedule
• Scheduled working hours during the day, evening, and weekend – with additional compensation according to agreement
• Opportunities for both temporary and permanent employment depending on needs
• Collegial support, close collaboration in work teams, and a warm, inclusive culture
• Good opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement
• In some operations, access to a car pool and summer bonuses/additional compensation during holidays

How the Recruitment Process Works

In this recruitment, we will ask you for an extract from the criminal record and suspicion register.

Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis. We ask that you attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent with the application. We will ask you to provide these if you are invited for an interview.

Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels before advertising and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms and ad sellers.

What Do We Offer?

Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness grants or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Employee Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: link (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html).

About the Department of Education and Childcare

Change the world for real! Working with all children and youth in Östersund means being part of building society and changing our world, both globally and locally. It is important. For real. Here we work with preschool, primary school, and adapted primary school.