Committed Class Teacher for Preschool Class

The German School is an international school centrally located in Stockholm's inner city. The goal is for students to graduate with both a German international Abitur and a Swedish high school diploma. Approximately 600 students attend grades 0-12, distributed across 26 classes. Additionally, there is a preschool with 33 children. The premises on Bragevägen include after-school activities, preschool class, and grades 1-3. Other grades and preschool are located on Karlavägen. Both German and Swedish culture and tradition are a natural part of our operations. The main operator is the German School Association, and there are about 100 employees. The staff consists of both locally hired personnel and German-speaking teachers hired and dispatched from Germany.

About the Position

For our primary school department, we are looking for a committed class teacher for the preschool class starting on August 7, 2026, as a maternity cover.

Our pedagogical work in the preschool class focuses on four developmental areas:

• Language (mainly German): Understanding instructions and stories, speaking in full sentences, storytelling, asking questions, and the brave and active use of the German language.
• Relationship and Self-Confidence: Building trust, experiencing community, naming one's own feelings, accepting and giving help, and developing pride in one's own abilities.
• Willingness to Learn and Curiosity: Learning to listen, starting and completing tasks, asking questions, and developing joy in discovery.
• Independence and Responsibility: Organizing materials, understanding and adhering to rules, taking responsibility for oneself, and managing transitions.

Your Profile

• Completed teacher training and professional experience as a primary school teacher
• German at native speaker level and Swedish at foreign language level
• Pedagogical competence in preschool and primary school, ideally with preschool educational experience
• Empathy, organizational skills, and a confident, appreciative demeanor
• Willingness to collaborate closely with after-school staff and Swedish teachers
• Experience with children with special needs is desirable

If you enjoy supporting children in their linguistic, social, and personal development and want to be part of a committed, international team, we look forward to your application.

We Offer

• An attractive salary according to collective agreement or comparable arrangement
• An international, appreciative, and engaged school environment
• Close collaboration in a multi-professional and intercultural team
• A varied and diverse workday at a lively international school

Conditions

The application deadline is March 8. The position may be filled before the deadline. We look forward to receiving your application with a personal letter, CV, and your certificates as soon as possible.

The German School has a collective agreement with the Employer Alliance and offers occupational pension, wellness benefits, and an international work environment. As a teacher at the German School, you also get longer summer vacations and great freedom and flexibility to manage your working hours. There are good opportunities for professional development.

We appreciate receiving your application as soon as possible as selection and interviews are ongoing. The position may be filled before the final application date.