Vacant job

In Guldheden, Gothenburg, lies Föräldrakooperativet Polarna, a small preschool with great commitment. Here, there is a group of 17 children and a work team consisting of two nursery assistants, two preschool teachers, and an active principal.

At Polarna, we give the children time. Here, there is the opportunity to work closely with the children, build secure relationships, and see each child's needs. We often work in smaller groups and base our activities on the children's interests, play, and curiosity. We work on projects with different themes and let the group's interest and needs dictate the theme. We make regular trips to the forest, library, theaters, and other places in the local area and Gothenburg.

We are a parental cooperative where staff, the principal, and parents have close cooperation with clear responsibilities and roles. The parents are engaged in the cooperative's board and are responsible for cleaning, outdoor environment, and indoor environment, while the educators and principal are responsible for the pedagogical daily life with the children.

About the Place

Polarna is located in Guldheden, with good connections to central Gothenburg and just a few minutes' walk from tram line 10. The area has plenty of playgrounds, green areas, and excursion destinations.

Job Responsibilities

As a nursery assistant with us, you have an important role in the work team. Together with your colleagues, you are responsible for ensuring the children have a secure, educational, and developmental daily life.

You will, among other things:

• be close to the children in play, care, and learning
• be responsible for smaller child groups
• lead gatherings and activities
• participate in planning, reflection, and evaluation
• have the opportunity to utilize your individual strengths
• contribute to good cooperation with colleagues and guardians
• schedule, plan, and hold development conferences

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have experience working in a preschool, preferably in the role of a nursery assistant. You are a person who sees what needs to be done and takes responsibility for getting it done. You work carefully and with care, while also having the ability to make things work in a lively and changing daily life.

You are a team player who contributes to a warm and professional work climate. It is an advantage if you have experience holding development conferences and feel confident in dialogue with guardians regarding the children's development.

What We Offer

With us, you get:

• a small child group with 17 children
• high staff density
• planning time
• staff meetings for the whole group
• pedagogical meals
• outerwear
• a wellness allowance of 2,500 SEK per year
• an active manager
• a committed work team and close cooperation with parents

Employment Terms

Scope: 100%

Start date: From week 33 in August

Employment type: Probationary period of 6 months with a chance of permanent employment

Working hours: Varying working hours within the preschool's opening hours 7–17