Native Language Teacher in Swahili, Part-time at Language Center

Kiruna kommun · Full-time

Stadshustorget 1, Kiruna, Sweden

• One thing is certain. With us, you make a difference. We are the teacher who helps little brother read his first words and the after-school staff who create laughter after the school day ends. We are childcare workers who help someone grow every day and the librarian who brings literature closer. Together we fight for knowledge, for meaning-making and for the fun everyday life of children and youth. There is something wonderful in that. Do you also want to work for the future in Kiruna Municipality? Come and become part of the community at the Department of Culture and Education. 1 position(s). DUTIES The position involves working as a native language teacher in the municipality's primary schools and at the reception unit for newly arrived students at the Language Center. Study guidance is conducted in close collaboration with the school's or reception unit's teachers and is a way for the student to progress with the Swedish language while taking advantage of the student's previous subject knowledge. You will be part of a team of other native language teachers and study guides in several languages and in close collaboration with the reception unit's staff. You will also work closely with primary school teachers at the various units. The position may include administrative tasks related to students and school work as well as coordinating contacts with, among others, guardians, school staff and authorities. Start date by agreement. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with a teaching degree. You must have very good knowledge of Swahili, you also need good knowledge of Swedish and it is desirable if you have knowledge of English. You can express yourself clearly in both speech and writing. You have experience working with the reception of newly arrived students, have pedagogical knowledge and experience, and have good experience with pedagogical work with children and students in the Swedish school system. You are flexible, take initiative and can adapt your approach and actions to the situation. You have good collaboration skills, are independent and goal-oriented. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. You must be able to move between different units in your work and you may need to use your own car in the position. Police Records: Due to the Police Records Act, you must be able to provide an excerpt from the police criminal records upon employment. Order one directly when you submit your application, you do this via the link https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623 Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: By agreement. To work with us, you must share Kiruna Municipality's common values where respect, responsibility and collaboration are the watchwords. We offer a pleasant work environment and stimulating work tasks and that you as an employee get a good balance between work and leisure. We have many different benefits where you as an employee can train free of charge at various training facilities up to 5000 kr/year, we have cottages in the mountains that you can rent, we offer the opportunity to convert salary into free days. We strive for an even gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, we welcome employees with different backgrounds and work to make our workplaces accessible to everyone. Kiruna Municipality views full-time as a right and part-time as an opportunity. It is meritorious if you have knowledge of Finnish, Sami and/or Meänkieli as Kiruna Municipality is an administration area for these languages. Kiruna Municipality has made a media purchase for this recruitment and therefore we ask that you do not contact advertising sellers or other recruitment service providers.