The Competence Center for Multilingualism works to provide students with the opportunity to receive instruction in their native language as well as study guidance in the language they master best. Our operations currently represent 38 different languages. We collaborate with both municipal and independent school authorities, from preschool through upper secondary school.
Students who have at least one guardian with a native language other than Swedish have the opportunity to study their language as a school subject. Through native language instruction, students strengthen their multilingualism, develop their identity, and build pride in their language and background.
We are now hiring a native language teacher in Nuer!
Employment Information
This position is a fixed-term part-time appointment at 20%. Planned start date: August 17, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
Your Responsibilities
Working as a native language teacher is a dynamic and varied role where the student population guides planning. You will visit different schools throughout the municipality – both centrally and in outlying areas – to meet students in their school environments.
Your responsibilities may include:
• Native language instruction
• Study guidance in the native language
• Distance instruction and distance guidance
• Language support initiatives in collaboration with the Reception Unit Hej Umeå
Study guidance involves supporting students in grades 1–9 and in the Language Introduction program at upper secondary school. Guidance can take place before, during, or after regular class time. You will work closely with the mentor and subject teachers, who are responsible for planning, while you provide support in the native language to strengthen the student's knowledge development.
You may also provide support to Hej Umeå Reception Unit when welcoming newly arrived students, for example through information conversations and language assessments.
About You
We are looking for someone who is creative, self-directed, and flexible, and who thrives in a dynamic work environment. You are curious and have a strong desire to both contribute to development and grow yourself. As a person, you easily build good relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues. You have strong collaboration skills, are attentive, and can communicate and handle various situations in a constructive and solution-oriented manner. You take responsibility for your tasks and treat others with respect and consideration. We place great importance on your personal suitability.
Requirements
• Nuer as native language and documented proficiency in it
• Passed Swedish B/Swedish 2
• Good digital skills
• Teacher education, Swedish or foreign – or alternatively other pedagogical experience
• Valid criminal record check, as required by the Suitability Review Act
Meritorious
• Knowledge of additional languages
Please attach your CV and any personal letter written in Swedish, as well as any teaching credentials.
Together we contribute to students' language development. We look forward to receiving your application!
About Umeå Municipality
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We are growing, and perhaps we're looking for just you? Want more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits, and excellent opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as work that matters to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.The Competence Center for Multilingualism works to provide students with the opportunity to receive instruction in their native language as well as study guidance in the language they master best. Our operations currently represent 38 different languages. We collaborate with both municipal and independent school authorities, from preschool through upper secondary school.
Students who have at least one guardian with a native language other than Swedish have the opportunity to study their language as a school subject. Through native language instruction, students strengthen their…