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About American High School

American High School was founded on a strong pedagogical philosophy. Our guiding star is that "we work to ensure our students and employees reach their full potential." Therefore, we focus on both knowledge development and personal growth. Our culture is characterized by clear rules with care. We call this "Frames and Hugs" (Ramar och Kramar). The school operations are organized to prepare students for an international job market in a rapidly changing world, which is why our logo 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. Meetings between students and staff in classrooms and hallways are characterized by behaviors derived from these values. We work closely with students and always put the students' best interests first.

About American High School, Gothenburg

Located on Lindholmen, next to the Karlatornet tower, is our newly built school where we moved in the autumn of 2024. Approximately 590 students attend the school, studying on the Natural Science, Technology, Economics, or Social Science programs. Teaching is conducted in both Swedish and English by a competent and driven teaching staff with a strong sense of community.

About the Role

We are looking for a substitute teacher who can teach our students in philosophy, history, and social studies. You are passionate about teaching your subjects and want to contribute to developing teaching at the school. 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 work closely with an engaged and cohesive teaching team, where collaboration and collegial learning are a natural part of daily life. You will teach in a digital environment using digital learning materials combined with traditional literature. Teaching at the school is conducted in both Swedish and English.

Mentorship for a class is also included in the position.

The position is a substitute role at 75 %, running from August 3, 2026, to January 2027.

Your Profile

The position requires a Swedish teaching license, as well as eligibility and/or experience in teaching philosophy, history, and social studies. Experience in upper secondary school teaching is also highly meritorious. You have a strong commitment to teaching and wish to 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 you who lead in line with our motto “Frames & Hugs” (Ramar & Kramar), which means clear leadership and clear rules combined with strong care for every student. With the help of your energy, sensitivity, and endurance, you easily engage and create participation towards jointly set 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 broad spectrum of digital learning materials and possess stable digital competence.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Application

Application deadline: May 25, 2026.

Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application period ends.

Please attach your Swedish teaching license and eligibility certificate to your application.

Contact Information

Principal Rebecca Ryberg, [email protected]