Vacant job

Varabygdens Parish is a large rural parish that, through its affiliation with the Church of Sweden in the Diocese of Skara, is also a small part of the global Christian church. Our mission is to clearly speak about Jesus together in word and deed: "The world needs your love flowing through us" (Swedish Hymnal 96).

Welcome to Preschool Arken in beautiful Larv!

We believe in the power of diversity – when people with different backgrounds, competencies, and perspectives meet, a stronger whole is created. Regardless of knowledge or role, you are equally valuable and contribute to our shared success. Are you a relationship-building person who enjoys working with people and wants to be part of a team with this spirit? Then this position is for you!

About the position

Preschool Arken is run by Varabygdens Parish and is located in the rural village of Larv. The preschool is newly built in functional premises with a nice outdoor area and opportunities to visit the church as well as the forest. The preschool has a capacity for 40 children and is divided into two departments. Together with colleagues, you are responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, and developing the operations based on current governing documents. As a preschool teacher, you have the main responsibility for further developing the education and teaching. We work continuously with our learning environments and want you to become part of this to offer the children a stimulating and developmental learning environment.

The preschool's Christian profile means that we work extensively with values so that the children's daily life is characterized by always trying to treat others as we would like to be treated. Collaboration with the parish takes place with regular visits from the priest and church musician.

Varabygdens Parish strives to be an inclusive workplace where every employee feels seen and can contribute. We offer a workplace focused on well-being and work environment.

We are looking for

We are looking for you who are an engaged and curious preschool teacher with adequate education and qualifications. You have an open attitude towards others and want to build relationships with children, colleagues, and guardians. You work from a solution-focused perspective and want to contribute to the development of the operations.

You are self-reliant, possess personal maturity, and are conscious in your pedagogical work; for us, it is important that you have the children's development and learning at the center and, together with colleagues, strive for a good time for the children at the preschool, including both challenges and security. Good cooperation skills and flexibility are required.

You should have good knowledge of the preschool's governing documents, be able to translate them into practice, and keep the curriculum goals alive. Great importance is placed on personal suitability.

We offer

• A stimulating work environment with engaged and experienced colleagues
• Together with your colleagues, you have the opportunity to influence and develop the operations
• Scheduled planning/reflection time
• Work in an organization that invests in regular further education
• Free pedagogical meals
• Collective agreement and benefits according to current regulations
• Health care allowance and work clothes

Requirements for the position:

• Preschool teacher certification
• Member of the Church of Sweden
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written, and experience with digital work tools
• Provide an extract from the police criminal record

Welcome to apply to us

The position is a permanent employment at 75% with a start date in August 2026 or by agreement.

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process, we only accept applications digitally via our recruitment program Varbi.

Varabygdens Parish strives for a balanced gender distribution and sees diversity as a strength, where the differences among our employees enrich and develop the operations. Please submit your application by June 7th.

All offers of recruitment and advertising assistance are declined.

Questions about the position can be answered by Principal Maria Moensjö, 0512-79 72 81

Union representative: The Swedish Teachers' Union, Karin Ekenvi, 0512-79 72 16