About the role
Mother tongue teachers in primary schools teach students in their first language, which strengthens their cultural identity and language skills. They often have a teaching degree with a focus on mother tongue education or equivalent pedagogical competence. Their work is important for promoting multilingualism and intercultural understanding.Responsibilities
Mother tongue teachers in primary schools are responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating teaching in the students' mother tongue. They adapt the lessons to the students' needs and level of knowledge and collaborate with other teachers to support the students' overall language development. They follow the curriculum and contribute to the development of the students' cultural and linguistic identity.Skills and tools
Mother tongue teachers in primary schools need good knowledge of the language they teach and pedagogical skills to engage the students. They use various teaching materials and digital tools to support learning. Communication skills, patience, and cultural awareness are central qualities in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are vårdavdelning/mottagning, utvecklingsarbete and logistik.