Native Language Teacher and Study Counselor at Järfälla Language Center

At the Education Administration in Järfälla Municipality, approximately 3,100 employees work in one of our 39 preschools, 22 schools, upper secondary schools, adult education programs, and central administration. Our operations are characterized by our key words: professionalism, collegiality, and developmental strength. With courage and competence, we drive our operations forward, and we value mutual respect and understanding among colleagues. Together, we strive to make each other better, for we know that when we develop together and constantly improve, we move Järfälla forward.

Järfälla Language Center handles the reception of newly arrived students, native language instruction, and study counseling in Järfälla Municipality. Here, you will be part of a staff group of approximately 60 people, where most work as both native language teachers and study counselors.

1 position(s).

Job Responsibilities

As a native language teacher and study counselor, you support students in their language and knowledge development using their native language, acting as a cultural and linguistic bridge. You do this, for example, through close collaboration with the student's mentor and teaching teacher. You conduct high-quality teaching and have an inclusive approach.

You will work with students of various ages. The position may be located at one or several school units.

The role includes:

• Planning native language instruction based on the curriculum for the subject of native language.
• Planning study counseling based on the student's and subject's needs.
• Planning your teaching in collaboration with subject teachers, mentors, and other pedagogical staff to meet the student's individual needs.
• Using digital tools for both student learning and the planning and documentation of teaching.
• Being responsible for assessment and grading.
• Reporting attendance.
• Serving as the face of Järfälla Language Center.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who

• have the relevant language as your native language or have documented good knowledge of the language.
• have very good knowledge of Swedish and your native language in both speech and writing.
• have good knowledge of the culture and school systems in the countries the students come from.
• have good knowledge of Swedish culture and the Swedish school system.
• have knowledge of the Swedish school curriculum and other regulatory documents.
• have teacher education or equivalent pedagogical education and experience.
• have experience in native language instruction and study counseling.
• find it easy to meet students individually and in groups and to create good relationships.
• are computer literate.
• are highly flexible and have a solution-focused approach, as there can be rapid changes in assignments based on the needs of the schools.
• are accustomed to taking significant personal responsibility and working independently.

As a native language teacher, you will encounter a large amount of staff with whom you need to collaborate, both native language colleagues and subject teachers at the schools. The ability to collaborate with all your colleagues and other staff is a prerequisite for working with us.

Therefore, great importance is placed on personal suitability, which means that in addition to formal qualifications, we highly value the ability to interact and collaborate, as well as being a solution-oriented team player.

Permanent employment may be available for a certified teacher.

Employment Type: Permanent.
Duration: Permanent, start date: 2026-08-13.

Järfälla has the most exciting geographical location in northern Stockholm and is growing rapidly. We offer a workplace with great variation, good development opportunities, and we work according to the vision "Järfälla for everyone forward." Read more about what it is like to work with us at www.jarfalla.se/jobbaijarfalla (http://www.jarfalla.se/jobbaijarfalla)

We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.

An extract from the criminal record is required for work in preschools and schools.

We conduct limited background checks for final candidates during this recruitment process. Background checks are conducted only to the extent relevant to the specific position. In cases where an extract from the criminal record is required by law, you will also need to present such an extract. For more information on how we work with background checks, see https://www.jarfalla.se/bakgrundskontroller (https://www.jarfalla.se/bakgrundskontroller)