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About Amerikanska Gymnasiet Amerikanska Gymnasiet was founded on a strong pedagogical idea. Our guiding star is that "we work to ensure our students and staff reach their full potential". Therefore, we focus on both academic and personal development. Our culture is characterized by clear rules with care. We call it "Frames and Hugs" (Ramar och Kramar). The school activities are organized to prepare students for an international job market in a rapidly changing world; our logo therefore reads "Get ready for the world".

Everything that happens at the school is based on our four core values: Courage, Kindness, Knowledge & Curiosity, and Grit. In the classroom and in the corridors, interactions between students and staff are characterized by behaviors derived from these values. We work closely with students and always put their best interests first.

About Amerikanska Gymnasiet, Stockholm - Essingen

- This autumn, the school will enter its 6th academic year.

- The school has approximately 600 students studying in the Natural Sciences and Technology Programme, the Economics Programme, or the Social Sciences Programme.

- The school is characterized by a competent teaching staff and a strong sense of community.

About the Role

As a teacher, you will teach our students in one or more of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, and Natural Science. Primarily, we are looking for someone who can teach all three subjects. However, you are warmly welcome to apply even if you can only teach one or two of the aforementioned subjects. You will be responsible for planning, conducting, assessing, and evaluating your own teaching. You are expected to lead lessons based on our pedagogical structure, for which you will receive guidance. You will teach in a digital environment using digital learning materials in combination with traditional literature.

Mentoring a class may also be part of the role.

The position is a permanent part-time or full-time employment, where the scope depends on the subjects you can teach. The employment begins with a six-month probationary period. Start date: August 3, 2026.

Your Profile

For this position, it is a requirement that you hold a Swedish teaching license with authorization to teach Chemistry, Biology, and/or Natural Science. It is also an asset if you have experience teaching at the upper secondary level. You have a strong commitment to teaching and wish to help develop the operations together with a strong team of colleagues, and you share our pedagogical view: https://www.amerikanskagymnasiet.se/om-skolan/tankar-om-skola/ (https://www.amerikanskagymnasiet.se/om-skolan/tankar-om-skola/).

We are looking for someone who leads in line with our motto "Frames & Hugs", which implies clear leadership and clear rules combined with strong care for every student. With your energy, responsiveness, and perseverance, you easily engage and create participation towards common goals. Teamwork and transparency are key words.

You are expected to have good communication skills in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written. You have the ability to use a wide range of digital learning materials and possess solid digital competence.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Application

Deadline for applications: May 2, 2026.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application period has expired.

Attach your teaching license together with your application.

Contact Information

Principal Erica Nordmark, [email protected]