Social Pedagogue, After-School Program, Ersängsskolan

We have a shared strategy for education in our municipality: to create a cohesive educational chain that contributes to increased equity, improved academic results, and attractive education. With us, all children, youth, and adults should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and develop their knowledge and skills. We know that this is built on engaged, knowledgeable, and professional staff who deliver high-quality instruction. We make a difference every day and are proud of our mission. We have Sweden's most important job - our mission is to give young people hope for the future. Ersängsskolan is located on Östra Ersboda and is a multicultural grades F–9 school divided into several smaller schools. In total, there are just over 400 students at the school. There is also an adapted primary school with subject area focus and resource classes for the entire municipality. We have one of Sweden's best school libraries, and nearby there is a football field and adventure playground. Our engaged educators focus on a language-development approach with the goal that everyone will meet the knowledge requirements. Ersängsskolan is one of Umeå Municipality's practice schools, which means that during the school year we receive teacher students for their work-based training (VFU). We are now seeking a social pedagogue for Ersängsskolan's after-school program! This position is a temporary contract, full-time, starting September 21, 2026, through March 21, 2027. Your responsibilities As a social pedagogue with us, you will be among the students during school time and in the after-school program at Ersängsskolan. Your mission is to: Manage the after-school program. Plan and implement activities in the after-school program for grades F–3. Collaborate with classes during school time. Be present and build relationships with students and staff. Identify and implement early interventions for behavior that deviates from norms. Participate in meetings with guardians. Provide social and emotional support to individual students and groups; support such as helping them get to school. Collaborate with other professionals to facilitate for students and guardians. About you We seek someone with a social pedagogy degree or other equivalent education. You also have experience working with students in after-school activities for younger ages. We consider it a merit if you have experience working with people whose native language is not Swedish. To succeed in this work, you need to be a flexible and stable person who enjoys working with both children and adults in a school environment. You build good relationships with students and have strong empathetic abilities. You collaborate easily and communicate well with colleagues, guardians, and other cooperation partners. We place great importance on personal suitability. Good skills in Swedish, both spoken and written, are required for this position in order to communicate with students, guardians, and colleagues. Pursuant to the law on suitability checks, a certificate from the Swedish police register must be provided upon employment. We welcome your application! About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you will be part of socially important missions where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life even outside of work. You can learn here what it is like to live and work in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing, and perhaps we are looking for just you? Do you want more? We offer decent terms, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as work that is important for everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.

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