Vacant job

Do you want to work in an organization that aims to improve the upbringing conditions for children? Do you want to be part of developing our work to give children the power of words and a platform to act for more children? Do you have a burning interest in the community?

About the Reading Promoter Institute

The Reading Promoter Institute (LFI) is an organization that promotes social sustainability and social mobility through its open reading, literature, and culture promotion activities. The target group is children and their adults, primarily living in socio-economically disadvantaged areas.

Being an open organization means that activities are free of charge, accessible, and no prior registration is required.

LFI is a non-profit organization that has existed since 2015 (formerly Read for Integration). We are located in Södertälje, in Järva, and will soon open in Gothenburg. In addition to the open activities, LFI conducts activities in schools, art and theater projects for youth, and provides training for educators and librarians in the LFI method.

Our activities should be understood as a social, cultural, and educational initiative where all parts contribute to achieving our vision, which is “All children should have the power of words and a platform to act on.”

Every week, children with their accompanying adults come to the Reading Land to together with LFI coaches/educators embody and bring to life a new book through our four-dimensional reading method. The method consists of four parts:

1) The Book

2) The Narrator's Voice

3) Improvisational Theater

4) The Children's Co-Creation.

After each reading, a follow-up workshop is offered where the book is expressed through other artistic forms.

Throughout all activities and interactions with participants, our mission is to equip and empower individuals for language development, identity, and democratic tools. This is achieved through co-creation, empowerment, and representation. Representation is found through language, books, and the people behind the characters.

About the Role

You will be part of a pedagogical and artistic team working to build cultural capital among children in their most formative years – both during family activities and together with student groups.

You will:

• Implement and further develop the Reading Promoter Institute's 4D readings
• Work with groups consisting of both children and adults
• Contribute to a social, safe, and welcoming environment in the Reading Land
• Be part of a team that collectively shapes activities based on the method Read for Integration

You who apply should

• Share LFI's vision and values - to give children the power of words and a platform to act on.
• Work from an empowerment approach that includes the ability and interest to appreciate the participant's knowledge and experiences as something valuable.
• Be a positive role model for children.
• Enjoy performing interactive improvisational theater for children, with children.
• Have an open mind and be willing to learn new things and share your knowledge.
• Have experience in acting and an interest in educational and social work.

Your Personal Qualities

• Flexible - you should have the ability to switch between seeing the whole picture and finding solutions.
• Thrive in an open environment - meaning be prepared for each day to look different.
• Enjoy working in a group as the implementation of the activities is based on teamwork and strong team spirit.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has competence in improvisational theater and pedagogy
• Has a good understanding of humanities and social sciences
• Has an educational background in areas such as drama, theater, literature, or art
• Thrives in environments where creativity, interaction, and group dynamics are central

Meritorious

It is a plus if you:

• Have experience working in socio-economically disadvantaged areas
• Speak multiple languages
• Reflect and understand the target group of children and youth we meet in the Reading Land in other ways

We offer

A dynamic and idea-driven workplace where you become part of an engaged team. Here, there are great opportunities to create, develop, and shape activities together with colleagues, children, and parents.

Employment

Part-time to begin with, with the possibility to extend.