Substitute Teacher in Preschool Class

Pajala Municipality is a large area, small community located in the northern lights and midnight sun region – Torne Valley, in eastern Norrbotten. Day and night, year-round, we work in the service of society on behalf of our municipal citizens. With Pajala Municipality's core values "I exist for Pajala's citizens"; "I am professional" and "I meet all people with openness and respect" we work to make a difference. Do you want to make a difference too? Then you should work with us! At Sattajärvi School, we are seeking a substitute teacher for preschool class. This position is a temporary assignment through November 11, 2026 with possible opportunity for extension 1 position(s). DUTIES As a teacher, your responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating educational work both independently and as part of a teaching team. In your role, you will be instrumental in creating a safe foundation for our students. An important part of the work is to stimulate and motivate students to develop their abilities and create opportunities for learning. You should be well-versed in the school's governing documents and informed about its documentation requirements. You will collaborate with guardians, colleagues in the teaching team, leisure-time teachers, resource specialists, and student support services. QUALIFICATIONS You are a certified and qualified teacher. If no qualified teacher applies, an unqualified candidate may be considered for a fixed-term position. In that case, a high school diploma is required. You have a structured work approach and a strong ability to tailor instruction based on student needs. You have a desire to develop in your work and will be active in the school's collaborative learning. You are flexible and see collaboration as important. Before employment becomes applicable, you must, in accordance with the provisions of the Education Act (2010:800), provide a criminal record clearance "work within the school system" which you can request via polisen.se Type of Employment: Fixed-term position. Duration: 3-6 months, start date: As soon as possible. We only accept digital applications. For certain positions in Pajala Municipality, a valid extract from the criminal record and/or suspicion register is required by law before employment. In Pajala Municipality, individual and differentiated salary setting is applied. This means that the salary is set based on applicable collective agreements - general provisions including appendices and the municipality's salary policy. Upon new employment, an individual assessment of the salary is made based on the requirements of the position. Within the Swedish Municipal Workers' Union agreement area, the minimum starting salary is 23,638 kr. For employees with vocational preparation upper secondary education, the starting salary is 25,798 kr. Pajala Municipality is part of the administrative area for Meänkieli and Finnish languages, therefore it is advantageous if you have knowledge of one or both of these languages. We actively work for equality and diversity in our workplaces. Therefore, we welcome applicants who contribute to this. Pajala Municipality has made a decision regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline contact from media sales representatives, advertising and recruitment companies. For more information about us and our municipality, visit https://www.pajala.se

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