Crafts Teacher at Björkåsskolan, Grades 3-6

GÖTEBORGS KOMMUN · Full-time

Göteborgs Stad, Göteborg, Sweden

Description We are now seeking a crafts teacher for grades 3-6 at Björkåsskolan! Björkåsskolan is a brand new school characterized by vibrant creativity, innovation, and a pioneering spirit. The school is located in Järnbrott, Västra Frölunda and has approximately 300 students from preschool through grade 6. We are part of the school district Sydväst 2, which includes the schools Björkåsskolan and Flatåsskolan. The school is organized in grade-level teams where we gather around the student's entire school day. Working together is important to us, and everyone's skills and interests enable us to meet the students in the best possible way. Responsibilities As a teacher at Björkåsskolan, you work together with your colleagues to develop instruction and create a safe and educational school day for the students. In this role, you are responsible for planning, implementing, and following up on instruction within your subject. As a crafts teacher, you work with students based on the curriculum and course plan in crafts and create instruction that inspires students' creativity, curiosity, and desire to learn. We seek an engaged teacher who actively wants to drive instruction and shared knowledge development to enhance students' learning environment. We view collaborative work as essential, and together with your colleagues you create a safe, inclusive, and motivating learning environment where students feel the desire to learn and develop. The educational activities are based on each student's individual conditions and abilities and aim to both support and challenge them in their continued learning and social development. Qualifications We are looking for someone who is a certified teacher for grades 3–6 with authorization to teach wood and textile crafts. You have good knowledge of the school's curriculum, course plans, and other governing documents. You have experience teaching both wood and textile crafts. As a person, you are confident and clear in your leadership and have the ability to create a structured, inclusive, and positive learning environment where students are given good conditions to develop. At our school, we value the ability to create and maintain good relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues. Therefore, we are looking for someone with well-developed communication skills who creates trusting interactions with both individuals and groups. You contribute to a positive collaborative climate and interact with others in a professional and respectful manner. Does the above description fit you? We welcome your application! The position is filled subject to it not being claimed for internal reasons. For newly graduated teachers, you will participate in the Municipal Education Department's Teacher Academy introduction program for newly qualified teachers. This introduction gives you as a newly graduated teacher a network with other newly qualified teachers and targeted activities during your first year as a teacher. Other Information Göteborg City applies individual and differentiated salary setting. Here you can get more information about, among other things, salary statistics: Salary, compensation and benefits - Göteborg City As an employee in our department, you are offered, among other things, wellness allowance, bike benefit, and employee support. According to the School Act, a printout from the police criminal record must be presented by persons before they are hired within preschool activities, school, and school childcare. You can order this on the Police website. Regarding this recruitment, we have taken a position on recruitment channels and therefore we 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 Göteborg – one lesson at a time Every day, thousands of children and young people meet in our schools – with them we shape the Göteborg of the future. In the Municipal Education Department, we are 10,000 engaged 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 activities. You build knowledge, community, and hope for the future together with your colleagues. With us, you get to make a real difference. Göteborg's Municipal Education Department is responsible for the city's approximately 140 municipal schools, from preschool through grade 9, adapted primary education, after-school programs, and cultural school. Welcome to work close to the forest, the city, or the sea. We are Göteborg.