Mother Tongue Teacher in Finnish – National Minority Language

Sigtuna Municipality is a place with great diversity. Here you will find a vibrant countryside, a small town, and an international airport. A rich cultural heritage and cultural diversity. A proud history and ambitious future plans. Perhaps this is why the drive to grow, change, and develop is so strong. It is also why it is so exciting to work here. With us, you become part of a flat hierarchy and innovative culture where we help each other and value each other's knowledge, differences, and experiences. The work is often varied, sometimes challenging, but always meaningful. Welcome here!

The Education Administration is responsible for all operations within the municipality's preschools, primary schools, adapted primary schools, after-school centers, upper secondary schools, and adult education.

The Multicultural Unit is responsible for mother tongue instruction and study guidance for newly arrived students in Sigtuna and Knivsta municipalities. In our operations, we put the student at the center, focusing on strengthening the student's identity based on their mother tongue and promoting their knowledge development. We work for a safe and open atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable expressing their opinions, sharing their ideas, and trying new concepts. In trust, children/students, parents, and staff collaborate on equality, democracy, and the equal value of all individuals.

1 position(s).

Job Responsibilities

The role involves planning, conducting, and assessing students based on the curriculum for mother tongue – Finnish as a national minority language, within the framework of Finnish as a first language and Finnish as a second language. The teaching will be conducted in heterogeneous, smaller groups across several schools in Sigtuna Municipality and potentially in Knivsta Municipality.

Qualifications

We are looking for you with work experience as a mother tongue teacher. If you have teacher training or other pedagogical education, we see this as a significant plus. Similarly, if you have education in languages.

You should be well-grounded in the Swedish National Curriculum for Compulsory School, Preschool Class and Preschool (Lgr 22) and be able to work with digital tools in teaching to promote learning.

As a person, you are positive, engaged, and want to contribute to good language development among our students. You enjoy working with children and young people and can build good relationships with both students and their parents. You can work independently but also collaborate closely with others. You are a secure adult, have good communication skills, and want to develop in your teaching role.

A B-driver's license and access to a personal car are also meritorious, as the position involves travel between different schools and workplaces.

Employment type: Fixed-term employment.
Duration: 6 months or longer.

You apply easily by attaching your CV and answering a few selection questions related to this position. However, we ask that you do not attach a cover letter.

As an employee of Sigtuna Municipality, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including automatic membership in the Staff Club where you can participate in various activities. Please read more about our other benefits and what it is like to work with us in Sigtuna Municipality!

Read more about working with us (https://www.sigtuna.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss.html)

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