Recreation Instructor

Recreation Educator at IES Värmdö At Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES), we make a difference in our students' lives. We believe this is due to our clear ethos with engaged and visible leaders who create an environment where students learn and staff thrive and develop. Our schools have a dynamic international atmosphere with colleagues and students from around the world. IES Värmdö is a school for grades Pre-K to 9 with approximately 610 students and 68 staff members. We follow the Swedish curriculum and have up to 50% of the instruction in English. The school opened in August 2021 and has established a strong school and after-school culture characterized by safety, study peace, and good relationships. The school is located in Charlottendal in Gustavsberg, with easy commuting from Stockholm. It takes about 20 minutes by bus from Slussen, and the bus stop is right next to the school. We are now looking for a dedicated recreation educator for our valued after-school program on a full-time basis, starting according to agreement.About the role As a recreation educator with us, you work both during lesson time and within the after-school program. During lesson time, you collaborate closely with the classroom teacher to support students with structure, relationships, and study peace, and contribute to a safe learning environment in the classroom. In the afternoons, you work closely with the students and carry out structured, creative, and engaging activities that you plan together with colleagues. We want to create an after-school program where students feel safe, have fun, and at the same time have the opportunity to develop both socially and educationally, in accordance with the curriculum for the after-school program. We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships with students and wants to be an important and safe adult throughout the school day. You are a clear leader and a good role model who has the ability to create structure while building good relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues. We place great emphasis on collaboration, flexibility, and a positive attitude. Since we are a bilingual school, it is important that you are comfortable communicating in both Swedish and English.We are looking for someone who - is a trained recreation educator/leisure-time teacher or has relevant experience - is passionate about working with children and young people's development - is a clear leader with the ability to create a safe and calm environment - is flexible and solution-oriented - contributes with positive energy and good collaboration skills - wants to be an active part of the school's continued development Whether you are a new graduate or have several years of experience, you will have the opportunity to develop with us. To work with us, you need to have the right to work in Sweden and be able to present a valid extract from the criminal record for work in schools.Application Welcome with your application and CV to . We interview candidates continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is in both Swedish and English, and the hallways are bilingual. The language of meetings and communication amongst the staff is English.

IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at compulsory school level with 48 schools and around 32,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.

N.B. Prior to any offer of employment at IES, a criminal background check is required for all applicants. In Sweden, this is an extract from belastningsregistret from Polismyndigheten and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.