Finnish-speaking preschool teacher or educator needed at Spinneriet Preschool in Malmö

Are you Finnish-speaking and want to work with Malmö's youngest? We are currently looking for Finnish-speaking preschool teachers or educators for our Finnish-speaking department Lankarulla at Spinneriet Preschool in Malmö.

About the workplace

The City of Malmö and the preschool administration is a Finnish administrative area responsible for promoting and strengthening the Finnish language as well as children's opportunities to develop their cultural identity.

Spinneriet Preschool has four departments and is located on the second floor at Mobilia. Here is Malmö's only Finnish-speaking department, Lankarulla, where Finnish educators create a safe and stimulating environment for Finnish-speaking children. The preschool has modern, bright facilities and its own rooftop garden for outdoor play and learning. In our outreach program Rukki, teaching is primarily conducted in Finnish.

Our principal area includes four preschools with a strong management organization: three lead preschool teachers, three deputy principals, and one principal. We strive to create a place for opportunities, diversity, and development. With clear goals, we work to provide children with a stimulating and educational environment. Present educators, inspiring learning environments, and a professional approach are central components. We also value a positive and inclusive work environment, which is a recurring focus in workplace meetings and development days.

Our vision is based on creating educational environments that promote learning and development. Present and aware educators, inspiring learning environments, and a professional approach are important parts of our work. We also value a positive and inclusive work environment, which is a recurring focus at our workplace meetings and development days.

The preschool administration is one of Malmö's largest administrations with approximately 4,560 employees who meet around 15,600 children at our 190 preschools. Within Malmö's preschools, you will receive ongoing professional development, career opportunities, and close leadership. Read more at malmo.se/förskolekarriär.

The City of Malmö's operations are organized into 14 administrations with a common mission: to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we shape a better city where differences and experiences contribute to development.

Read more at malmo.se/jobb.

Job Responsibilities

As a preschool teacher and educator in the Finnish-speaking department and in the outreach program Rukki, you will work with teaching and pedagogical development in Finnish. Together with an engaged team, you will create inspiring learning environments, follow the children's development, and participate in ongoing quality work. You will contribute creativity and pedagogical drive, shape the operations, and ensure that the teaching is based on both linguistic and cultural foundations.

As a preschool teacher and educator with us, you work to create a safe, fun, and educational preschool.

As a preschool teacher, you lead and develop the pedagogical activities together with the rest of the team. You have a special responsibility for teaching and work with the curriculum as a basis based on each child's knowledge, experiences, and specific conditions.

All preschool teachers in the City of Malmö have five hours of scheduled time per week for reflection, documentation, and learning together with colleagues, while all educators in the City of Malmö have three hours per week allocated for the same purpose.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has a preschool teacher degree or a relevant university education of at least 120 credits for employment as an educator. A part of the 120 credits should have a pedagogical focus.

You speak and write Finnish fluently.

We want you to contribute with engagement, creativity, and a drive to develop the operations. You meet each child with respect and attentiveness. Of course, you have a professional approach and work for good relationships with guardians and colleagues. In addition to Finnish, you also need to have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.

To be permanently employed as a preschool teacher, a preschool teacher license is required, according to the Education Act. Those with a preschool teacher degree but lacking a license will be employed on a fixed-term basis.

Do you want to be part of our team and help develop our Finnish department? Warm welcome with your application!

Information about the position

Employment type: Permanent employment
Scope: Full-time
Number of positions: 3
Start date: By agreement.

Other

Please note that in the City of Malmö, we have removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, this for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you applying for a job with us. Your answers will be an important part of our selection work.

According to the Education Act, a police record extract is required before employment in preschool, school, and school-age childcare. To order the extract, see School or preschool | Police Authority (polisen.se)

The City of Malmö strives for employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer fulfilling the needs of Malmö residents.