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ABOUT US:

Växtvärket is a non-profit organization passionate about children, sustainability, gardening, and construction play. Together with children, we create and activate green learning environments and meeting places in the city. Read more about us at: www.vaxtvarket.se

Construction Play Wonderland

A staffed place for adventurous play, creative creation, and sustainable learning.

We are in the early stages of developing and establishing a place for free adventurous play, creative creation, and experiential learning in Geneta, Södertälje. A Construction Play Wonderland - created together with the children based on their own perspectives, aesthetics, and joy of creation.

Construction Play Wonderland will become an inspiring place where children and youth can build, grow, create art, and explore during both school hours and leisure time. The primary target group is children aged 5 to 12 years, and the secondary target group is youth from 13 years.

The purpose is to meet children's needs for movement and exploration, as well as to promote integration, health, and community and environmental engagement. Here, conditions are created for new meetings, community, and trust.

In an inclusive, pressure-free, and creative outdoor play and learning environment where everyone can feel welcome, children are given the opportunity to strengthen their resources and develop agency.

Educational staff support and offer assistance in various creative workshops, projects, and activities.

We are now looking for a Construction Play Educator at 50% from May/June 2026 until February 2029.

ABOUT YOU:

You are a passionate individual who wants to work to promote children's good upbringing conditions in a disadvantaged area.

As a person, you are creative, driven, and proactive. You have a social and pedagogical approach and can work outdoors in various weather conditions and seasons. You have the ability to inspire children and youth to engage in their local environment and its design. You are knowledgeable in carpentry, crafts, and creative handiwork and want to share your knowledge with children. Together, we create a sustainable shared space and construction play where children's aesthetics and abilities guide us adults. You are prepared to start from scratch and understand that the work environment is simple but full of genuine commitment and joy of creation.

Interest in child involvement, children's rights, and children's upbringing conditions in a disadvantaged area is a must.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in some creative craft, pedagogy, or other relevant education.

At least two years of work experience in the field.

We welcome applicants with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Language skills, especially non-European languages, are valuable in meeting our target groups.

Preferred:

Experience in outdoor pedagogical work with children and youth.

Living in the local area.

Knowledge/experience of working in a non-profit organization and understanding of collaboration with municipal administration.

We also appreciate knowledge of youth culture and a good understanding of social media and how it is used by young people.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a construction play educator, you will be responsible for establishing construction play at the site, where children's exploratory play and discovery are fundamental components. You will support children's fort building and creative crafting. You will lead invention workshops and help children solve practical problems. Your tasks include: workshops and construction play, responsibility for tools, building materials, and ensuring that the structures built are safe for children's free play. Collaboration with schools and after-school activities.

Team

Our team consists of an art/social educator, an architecture educator, a gardening educator, and an art and sustainability educator, along with you!

We plan and conduct workshops, holiday activities, camps, and bookable outdoor pedagogical learning opportunities. We offer activities for children and youth during weekdays and on Saturdays. Other working hours are dedicated to planning and basic maintenance of the site.

The operation is in the startup phase. Working hours and schedules will be created by the team once the recruitment is complete.

About the employment

Salary

Salary type: Fixed monthly salary, collective agreement exists.

Project employment.

Employment scope

50%

Special requirements

A criminal record check is required upon employment.

Where is the workplace located?

The position is on-site (not remote) in Geneta, Södertälje.

Application

Must include:

• CV
• Cover letter (use of AI is discouraged)

Växtvärket strives to be an inclusive workplace with an inclusive work environment where everyone is welcome regardless of gender, ethnicity, or religion. We aim to contribute to a society with diversity, where the equal value of all people serves as a stable foundation for our work.

The employment is part of the project: Construction Play Wonderland, funded by the General Heritage Fund.