Vacant job

In Timrå, you will find the perfect mix of everything you love to fill your life with; from adventurous activities to magnificent nature. It is simply the best of both worlds – where excitement meets tranquility. Here, there is time to live – life is hassle-free.

With us, you have the chance to make a difference, create added value, and develop professionally while being part of a major development journey for the entire region. We offer you a workplace with short decision-making paths where we learn while we work and take new paths when needed.

We work to make it easier to live, grow, and meet, with the vision of Timrå as a strong municipality in a growing region!

Description

Do you want to work in a multicultural environment and, as a teacher, be a bridge-builder between different cultures? As a mother tongue teacher and study counselor, you work with teaching and support from preschool class all the way to upper secondary school. You meet groups of students where there is variation in both knowledge and age. You provide both study counseling in the student's mother tongue in various school subjects and mother tongue instruction. The teaching takes place in primary and upper secondary schools in Timrå.

You should be able to motivate and inspire the students. You work actively for the students' development so that they reach the knowledge goals. You provide your students with context during the day and contribute to their integration. You are good at building good relationships with students, guardians, and school staff alike.

You should be well acquainted with the school's governing documents and current curricula. You use digital aids and pedagogical tools in your teaching. You are part of working groups where you, together with your colleagues, work to develop and adapt your teaching to meet the students' needs.

Job Responsibilities

Study Counselor / Mother Tongue Teacher

Qualifications

We are looking for you who can conduct mother tongue instruction and study counseling in Ukrainian and Russian. We would appreciate it if you have pedagogical experience and have previously worked as a mother tongue teacher/study counselor, or have relevant education for the position. The work requires that you are flexible, responsive, have good collaboration skills, and can work independently.

Conditions

The position is a temporary assignment at 50%. Fixed-term during the autumn semester of 2026 with a possible extension. Recruitment is ongoing.

To be considered for the position, you may need to, in connection with an interview or prior to employment:

• Present a valid ID document
• If necessary, prove education with grades or a diploma
• Be able to show that you have the right to work in Sweden through a valid work permit
• If necessary, present a valid driver's license
• If necessary, present a valid professional license

In the event of employment, you will also need to present a valid extract from the criminal record. The extract is ordered via the police's website, and only the extract "Extract for work in school or preschool" is accepted. To facilitate and speed up the recruitment process, you are welcome to order the extract now via this link (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/).