To respond to the search for opportunities, the European recruitment portal EURES brings together several offers from all over Europe, and there is one in particular that may interest Portuguese language teachers.
This offer is aimed at early childhood education teachers interested in working in the district of Boden, Norrbotten, Sweden. Although details such as salary and working hours have not been disclosed, Sweden is known for offering attractive salaries, averaging €46,500 per year in 2021, which equates to around €3,800 per month.
Boden is a coastal city with a population of around 28,000, offering an ideal business environment, as described on the EURES portal. Job requirements include a good level of English, while knowledge of Swedish is not initially mandatory, although it is necessary to obtain a Swedish language teaching license to obtain a permanent job.
The contract offered is full time, lasting for one year with the possibility of converting to a permanent contract. During this period, teachers will receive support and guidance from an experienced colleague, as well as the opportunity to study the Swedish language.
Candidates must be prepared to work in daycare centres, looking after children aged 1 to 5 years, taking on not only teaching, but also administrative and digital responsibilities, as well as participating in extracurricular activities.
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