Educator at Tom Tits Experiment

Do you want to help develop our operations based on our vision; the joy of discovery for everyone, always? Then Tom Tits Experiment is the place for you! We are looking for an experienced and driven educator with solid knowledge in technology and physics to join our team.

Here’s what Ida Schönstedt says about the role:

”Are you an enthusiastic educator with a passion for science, technology, and learning? Do you want to make a difference by creating meaning and engagement? We are looking for you who want to contribute to the development of Tom Tits Experiment in Södertälje.”

Responsibilities and Qualifications

As an educator at Tom Tits Experiment, you will be an important part of the “Art & Science” unit that works to promote interest in science, technology, and sustainable development. Your main tasks will include developing, planning, and implementing activities for preschool, primary school, and high school together with other educators. This includes school programs, teacher training, and development projects to engage more people in STEM. You will also work on developing the content of Tom Tits Experiment's exhibitions to ensure relevance, scientific quality, and to attract a broad audience to exciting experiences.

Your responsibilities include relevant subject knowledge and subject didactics for all school forms in line with curricula. You will participate in collaborations with academia and industry and have an in-depth collaboration with the schools and education office of Södertälje municipality. The role requires a combination of operational and strategic efforts, where you will collaborate and interact with both children and adults from different backgrounds, in speech and writing. There are opportunities to contribute to both internal and external development within your subject area.

We expect you to:

• Be a licensed teacher in the requested subjects or have another scientific/technical higher education degree with documented experience in pedagogical work.
• Be experienced in developing and leading learning activities for children and adults.
• Have participated in teacher training, lead teacher assignments, and/or professional development activities.
• In addition to your experience in formal learning, also have experience in informal learning and possess pedagogical and didactic skills.
• Be comfortable using IT as a relevant working tool such as Office and Microsoft 365.
• Be analytical and communicative.
• Be curious and solution-oriented.
• Be good at working collaboratively with others.
• Be able to work both strategically and operationally.
• Be self-driven and flexible.

Meritorious:

• Subject knowledge in mathematics and programming.
• Knowledge of and interest in sustainable development.
• Networking within learning and informal learning environments.
• Have a PhD in a relevant field.

About Tom Tits Experiment

Tom Tits Experiment is an interdisciplinary Science Center whose purpose is to create joy of discovery for everyone by making science, technology, and sustainability accessible and enjoyable. In addition, Tom Tits is active in local, national, and international projects aimed at supporting schools in science, technology, and sustainable development. With over 60 employees, we run exhibition activities, teacher training, our own preschool, restaurant, café, conference and event, and a shop.

At Tom Tits, you get to be part of the journey from idea to reality – whether it’s about programs or collaborations. It’s a creative environment where you have the space to influence and where your work makes a real difference. Tom Tits Experiment is part of the Telge Group in Södertälje.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety

Tom Tits is a workplace with secure employment conditions. As an employee with us, you are covered by a collective agreement that includes insurance and pension. We actively work for diversity and inclusion and therefore welcome employees with different experiences, backgrounds, and competencies. A safe and secure working environment is our highest priority. Psychological tests are included in our recruitment processes for managerial and specialist positions, and we conduct recurring, random drug tests among all our employees.

The position is located in Södertälje.

Application Deadline

March 1, 2026

Any Questions?

Would you like to know more about the position or have questions about the recruitment process? Then you should contact the recruiting manager, Ida Schönstedt, at 08-550 211 30. Union contacts are [email protected] for Vision and Magnus Enderin for SACO, both can be reached at 08-550 220 00.

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