The Competence Center for Multilingualism works to ensure that students have the opportunity to receive instruction in their mother tongue and study guidance in the language they speak best. The organization currently represents 38 different languages. We collaborate with both municipal and independent school providers, from preschool through upper secondary school.
Students who have at least one guardian with a mother tongue other than Swedish have the opportunity to study their language as a separate school subject. Through mother tongue instruction, students strengthen their multilingualism, develop their identity, and build pride in their language and background.
We are now looking for a Mother Tongue Teacher in Maban!
Employment Information
This position is a fixed-term part-time appointment at 5%. Start date by agreement, through December 31, 2026.
Your Tasks
Work as a mother tongue teacher is a dynamic and varied role where the student base guides the planning. You visit different schools throughout the municipality – both centrally and in outlying areas – to meet students in their school environment.
Your role may include the following tasks:
Mother tongue instruction
Study guidance in the mother tongue
Distance teaching 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 class time. You work closely with the mentor and subject teachers, who are responsible for planning, while you provide support in the mother tongue to strengthen the student's learning development.
This may also include support to Hej Umeå Reception Unit in welcoming newly arrived students, for example through information meetings and needs assessments.
About You
We are looking for someone who is creative, independent, and flexible, and who thrives in a dynamic work environment. You are curious and have a strong desire to both contribute to development and develop yourself. As a person, you build good relationships easily with students, guardians, and colleagues. Furthermore, you have good collaboration skills, are receptive, and can communicate and handle different situations in a constructive and solution-oriented manner. You take responsibility for your tasks and treat others in an accommodating and respectful way. We place great importance on your personal suitability.
Requirements
Maban as your mother tongue with documented knowledge of it
Approved Swedish B/Swedish 2
Good digital skills
Teacher education, Swedish or foreign – alternatively other pedagogical experience
Valid extract from the criminal record register, as required by the suitability screening law
Meritorious
Knowledge of additional languages
Please attach a CV and any personal letter written in Swedish, as well as any teacher certification.
Together we contribute to students' language development. We look forward to receiving 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 engaged in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and fun.
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We are growing, and maybe we need just you? Want more? We offer fair terms, good benefits, and excellent opportunities for development in lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.