Teacher in Social Pedagogy Education at Birka Folkhögskola

Birka folkhögskola is a creative and inclusive meeting place where community, development, and learning are at the center. Here, people with different experiences, perspectives, and goals meet in an environment characterized by participation, engagement, and personal development. In the social pedagogy program, participants have the opportunity to develop both knowledge and practical skills to work with people in different life situations. The education is based on a relational and inclusive approach, where participants' own experiences and perspectives are an important part of the learning process. As a teacher with us, you will become part of an engaged and creative team where collaboration, pedagogical development work, and adult education are in focus. You will have the opportunity to create meaningful learning situations and contribute to participants' development toward a future in the social pedagogy field. We believe in learning that occurs in the meeting between people. Therefore, we value you as someone who is confident in your professional experience, has a genuine interest in people's development, and wants to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and inspiring study environment. With us, there is room to influence, develop, and shape the education together with colleagues and participants. Would you like to help educate the social pedagogues of the future while also developing in your own role as an educator? Then Birka folkhögskola might be the place for you. 1 position(s). DUTIES The position includes planning, implementation, and follow-up of teaching in areas such as: School social work, Developmental psychology, Special education, Criminology, Addressing people in vulnerable life situations. As a teacher at Birka, you will be part of a team that together plans and implements the education. Teaching is designed based on the course plan and course objectives, taking into account both the individual's and the group's conditions. The assignment also includes participating in team development and other adult education activities at the school. Mentorship for a group of participants is part of the position. This is a permanent position. QUALIFICATIONS We are primarily looking for a person with relevant academic education and many years of professional experience. Experience in educational assignments, social work, and adult education is meritorious. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Driver's license required. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Start date: 2026-10-19 or by agreement. In Region Jämtland Härjedalen, our work is characterized by our core values: we create value for those we serve, act with initiative, and strive to always be perceived as reliable. With us, you have the opportunity to work in an organization where these values characterize daily life and where your work truly makes a difference. As an employee, you have access to a wide range of benefits through our benefits portal. We care about your health and offer fitness allowance or fitness hours. At Östersund Hospital, you can also train for free at the Zefyren gym and participate in instructor-led classes. Selection and hiring may take place on an ongoing basis during the advertising period, so we would appreciate it if you submit your application as soon as possible. We have an established process for recruitment and therefore politely but firmly decline contact from job ad salespeople or other recruiters.

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