Primary teacher grades 3-6 qualified in Home Economics, Handicrafts, and Art (60%)

Our vision

Västerhaninge Montessoriskola should be the obvious choice for students and staff, as well as an educational role model for other schools. We aim to be a school where every student is seen, feels safe, has a desire for knowledge and learning, and achieves their goals.

We are a small school located in central Västerhaninge with proximity to commuter trains and buses.

Knowledge, well-being, and safety

Västerhaninge Montessoriskola Ugglan is a Montessori-inspired school run by a parent cooperative since 1996. Here, everyone knows each other—both children and adults—and we strive for a calm, respectful, and stimulating school environment where each child can grow at their own pace.

At Ugglan, we work based on Maria Montessori's ideas that children want to, can, and have an inherent desire to learn. Each child is unique and has the right to develop on their own terms. At Ugglan, children share responsibility for their learning by actively participating in planning and evaluation. Freedom to choose activities and the opportunity to work undisturbed at their own pace are two of the most important conditions in our pedagogy. This provides peace to work and makes learning more enjoyable.

Ugglan is a small school with a strong focus on knowledge and safety. Our staff consists of educators who appreciate working together with students and guardians to create the best education. During joint activities, students socialize across age groups, and we believe that through a strong sense of community and a setting where all staff see every child, we help our students develop as far as possible based on their own conditions. Here, children get to be children a little longer.

The atmosphere is family-like, and we all work together on students' knowledge development, social development, safety, and well-being.

We are now looking for a primary teacher for grades 3-6 qualified in Home Economics, Handicrafts, and Art.

You see, challenge, and support our students in their knowledge development to reach as far as possible. You use the learning environment as an important part of pedagogical work. You will be part of a team you work closely with, and you will collaborate closely with the school's teachers and other educators. We strive for all pedagogical staff to have joint study days where all employees are part of the collective quality work.

Qualifications:

- We are looking for you who have a teaching degree (primary teacher for grades 3-6).

- You have relevant experience and have taught the subjects you are qualified in.

Personal qualities:

- You are curious about Montessori pedagogy, and experience with this approach is meritorious.

- You are engaged, professional, proactive, and a good team player.

- You have good collaboration skills, clarity, and receptiveness in an independent assignment, and can plan, organize, and execute your assignment together with others.

- You take responsibility for your tasks, efficiently planning, structuring, and prioritizing work to achieve good results.

- You have the ability to motivate and communicate effectively.

- You are perceptive and have a good understanding of how people absorb knowledge and can adapt your way of conveying messages to the recipient.

- You see opportunities in change and can adapt to altered circumstances.

- You have good communication skills, both oral and written.

- Digital competence.

Creating good relations with students, guardians, and colleagues comes naturally to you.

You create a positive learning environment based on modern Montessori pedagogy that is inspiring and enjoyable for students.

You have good collaboration skills and enjoy working in a team while also being able to plan and work independently.

You are passionate about contributing to others' learning and create conditions for joyful learning to take place.

You can balance different demands and remain calm in difficult situations.

Other important abilities include creating a good working climate, having a low-stress approach, and enjoying working with people.

Last application date is July 31. Selections and interviews are conducted continuously, which means the position may be filled before the last application date—so do not wait to submit your application.