We are Varbergs kommun, the employer who sees the possibilities in you. With us, you get to make a difference, both for others and for yourself. With the help of knowledge, fresh thinking, forward-thinking spirit and courage, we together move closer to our vision of being the West Coast's creative center. Welcome to join us!
The Preschool and Elementary School Administration is one of Varbergs kommun's largest departments with nearly 2,200 employees. Within our areas of operation—preschool, elementary school, and child and student health—we are here for children and students—together we shape the future.
Bolmens förskola is located in central Varberg, close to Påskbergsskogen. The preschool, which consists of two floors, has six home groups and capacity for 200 children. Here there are six different outdoor environments and also proximity to both forest, city and natural areas.
2 position(s).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
As a preschool teacher with us, you have overall responsibility for ensuring that education and instruction are conducted according to the preschool's curriculum. We offer a work environment where play, curiosity and a language-development approach are at the center.
Here you get room to, with mature self-leadership, advance the pedagogical work and drive development together with engaged colleagues, always with the children's best interests and lifelong learning in focus.
Main responsibilities:
• Lead the pedagogical work in the team and create a safe and stimulating environment where each child can develop based on their abilities.
• Design accessible learning environments, both indoors and outdoors, that challenge and inspire children through play.
• Document and analyze children's development and learning to make pedagogical processes visible and ensure the quality of education.
• Actively participate in child health work and promote an inclusive approach where all children are seen and affirmed.
• Create professional relationships with guardians and collaborate on the child's development and the preschool's mission.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone driven by a desire to develop the preschool based on current research and proven experience. You combine pedagogical competence with warmth and have genuine commitment to being present in children's daily lives. Through your professional approach, you create good relationships with children, colleagues and guardians, where you see collaboration as key to a good work environment.
We see that you have:
• Certification as a preschool teacher
• Good knowledge of the curriculum and ability to implement its goals in daily pedagogical work.
• Genuine commitment to children's development and ability to be present in their daily lives.
• A language-development approach and good ability to communicate in speech and writing.
• Good ability for self-leadership and confidence in organizing your own work.
It is meritorious if you have:
• Experience with alternative communication such as TAKK or visual supports.
Salary form: Monthly salary.
Employment form: Fixed-term employment.
Duration, start date: 2026-09-28 Start date by agreement, ends: 2026-12-30.
For your application to work correctly in our recruitment system, we ask all applicants, including internal candidates, to use their personal email address when applying.
Varbergs kommun welcomes diversity and sees differences as a strength; we hope that you who apply can contribute your background and expertise.
Welcome to read more about what it's like to work for us at: https://varberg.se/jobb-och-foretagande/jobb-praktik-och-ideellt-arbete/till-dig-som-ska-borja-hos-oss
Before employment with us, you need to show that you have the right to work in Sweden according to the Aliens Ordinance. This is done by proving citizenship in the EU/EEA or Switzerland, or by showing a work permit or exemption from it.
If you are offered employment within the Preschool and Elementary School Administration, you are required to show an extract from the criminal record and suspicion register before the employment agreement comes into force. At the following link you can order the correct criminal record register: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/
The position is filled on the condition that it does not need to be used by permanent employees.