After-School Program Teacher at Älvegården Adapted Elementary School

GÖTEBORGS KOMMUN · Full-time

Göteborgs Stad, Göteborg, Sweden

Description Älvegårdsskolan AGR is a small grades 1–9 school that opened in fall 2026 and currently consists of two classes where students learn through both traditional subjects and thematic areas. We are now seeking an after-school program teacher who wants to help shape our new adapted elementary school. The school is located between the sea and forest in Torslanda, surrounded by beautiful natural areas. Älvegårdsskolan AGR works together with Lillebyskolan Hisingen 12. The schools are close to each other, and the leadership team consists of one principal and two assistant principals. Around our students is a large staff group – teachers and student assistants. There is a student support team with a school nurse, psychologist, counselor, and special education teacher. When Älvegårdsskolan is fully developed in a few years, it will consist of 5 classes for students with intellectual disabilities. Job Responsibilities As an after-school program teacher, you are responsible for designing and adapting the after-school program activities to meet each student's specific needs. The position includes classroom instruction two days per week where you lead the teaching and support students and student assistants. Instruction often starts from a concrete experience such as an excursion, assignment, or study visit. You have an important role in developing and leading our newly opened after-school program. In our activities, we use clarifying pedagogy and a low-affect approach. We work to develop students' communication for learning and to give them the best possible foundation for life. You meet children with different needs and circumstances and contribute to their development both at school and in the after-school program. Qualifications We are looking for someone who is a certified after-school program teacher. You are well versed in the regulations governing the after-school program's mission and the adapted elementary school curriculum. You have experience with intellectual disabilities and knowledge of low-affect approaches. It is a plus if you - are trained as a special education teacher with specialization in intellectual disabilities - have experience adapting instruction based on students' individual needs - have experience working in adapted elementary schools - have competence in TAKK and/or AKK (alternative and augmentative communication) As a person, you are calm and confident and can balance the demands placed on you and make well-founded decisions despite time pressure. You bring new ideas and take initiative for improvements while regularly reflecting on what needs to be developed in the program. You can quickly adjust your perspective and approach and see opportunities in change. You work well with others by listening, showing interest and respect. You understand the shared mission and work to achieve it. You have a good understanding of how individuals learn and their different circumstances. Finally, you adapt your way of communicating your message to your audience and encourage dialogue, participation, and engagement. Does this sound like something for you? We look forward to receiving your application! Other Information Gothenburg City applies individual and differentiated salary setting. You can find more information about salary statistics here: Salary, compensation and benefits - Gothenburg City As an employee in our administration, you are offered, among other things, wellness allowance, bicycle benefit, and employee support. According to the Education Act, a certificate from the police's criminal record register must be presented by individuals before they are employed in preschool activities, school, and school-based childcare. You can order this on the Police website. For this recruitment, we have decided on recruitment channels and therefore decline further offers of recruitment services, advertising, and recruitment assistance. We only accept applications through our recruitment system in accordance with GDPR. About Us We create the future in Gothenburg – one lesson at a time Every day, thousands of children and young people meet in our schools – with them we shape Gothenburg's future. In the elementary school administration, we are 10,000 committed employees working together so that all students can succeed and grow, regardless of background or circumstances. You have an important role in creating an equitable school with high quality, where you both get to develop and develop the program. You build knowledge, community, and hope for the future together with your colleagues. With us, you get to make a difference – for real. Gothenburg's elementary school administration is responsible for the city's nearly 140 municipal schools, from preschool class through grade 9, adapted elementary school, after-school programs, and cultural school. Welcome to work near the forest, city, or sea. We are Gothenburg.