Art Teacher at Blekinge Folk High School

About Us Are you interested in inspiring people to express themselves through art and creativity? Do you have a broad artistic interest, pedagogical experience, and find the combination of color, form, and public education exciting? Then the position of art teacher might be perfect for you! Blekinge Folk High School is part of Region Blekinge and is located in Bräkne-Hoby – in a calm, nature-close area with good communications. Every day, participants and committed employees meet in an environment characterized by openness, creativity, and participation. Here, creativity is given space where both ideas and people have the opportunity to grow. We are a folk high school with a heart for art, creativity, and personal development. As an art teacher, you'll become part of an environment where ideas can bloom and where your experiences can make a real difference for people seeking their expression – with a brush, camera, or in new art forms. We are now seeking an art teacher who wants to contribute to developing and refining instruction together with fantastic participants and colleagues. Please read more about us at: www.blekingefolkhogskola.se About the Job As an art teacher at Blekinge Folk High School, you'll become part of a creative and curious learning environment where visual art is at the center. You'll plan and lead instruction in both two- and three-dimensional expressions, with the opportunity to let your own artistic competence and pedagogical experience inspire others. You'll work daily alongside engaged colleagues focusing on painting, photography, and ceramics – together forming a team that complements and develops each other. Furthermore, you'll contribute new perspectives and gladly share your own way of thinking and creating. In your role as art teacher, you'll guide participants through practical and theoretical elements, spark creativity, and provide support in their artistic expression. You'll also help develop instruction in dialogue with colleagues and participants – in true folk high school spirit, where learning is shaped together and art becomes a path to personal and artistic development. About You We're seeking someone with an artistic education, preferably with a pedagogical orientation and experience teaching adults. You ideally have knowledge in multiple expression forms – such as printing and textile printing, photography and photo transfer, painting (oil or watercolor), sculpture and three-dimensional work, and art history. Experience with folk high schools or other forms of public education is meritorious. As a person, you have a curious and inclusive pedagogical approach. You enjoy creating environments where participants can explore, develop, and grow in their creativity. About the Position Scope: Approximately 40% Employment Type: One-year temporary position, with possibility of extension for another year Start Date: By agreement Salary and Conditions: According to collective agreement We also place great importance on personal suitability and your interest in working with people of diverse experiences and backgrounds. Does this sound like an exciting position for you? Warmly welcome to submit your application today! In this recruitment, we work with ongoing selection, which means the position may be filled before the final application date. Region Blekinge war-places all permanent employees. Some of our positions are security-classified where the employee must undergo a security assessment interview and register check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). [Note: The last two sections about "Regional Development" and "About Region Blekinge" were omitted for brevity, as they were not directly related to the job description.]