English Reading Specialist Teacher

I Can Read; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in literacy education is seeking passionate and ambitious Specialist Teachers to work with children aged 2.5 to 12 years in Johor Bahru. The successful candidates will utilize the unique I Can Read system to teach literacy and comprehensively assess students' progress, contributing to their academic growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 2.5 to 12 years old.
• Ability to conduct assessments and communicate effectively with parents.
• Familiarity with literacy teaching methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach pre-reading and comprehension skills using the I Can Read system.
• Conduct assessments and monitor student progress.
• Maintain open communication with parents regarding their child's development.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication

Assessment

Classroom management

Social skills

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

• Working with children between the ages of 2.5 to 12 years old
• Teaching pre-reading skills to children using the I Can Read system
• Teaching reading and comprehension skills using the I Can Read system
• Conducting ad hoc replacement lessons and one-to-one lessons
• Teaching I Can Read affiliated programmes
• Teaching writing skills, including grammar, editing, and publishing
• Teaching oral presentation and communication skills
• Helping children develop social skills and positive classroom behaviour
• Using I Can Read’s positive reinforcement for classroom management
• Assessing students’ work actively and promptly

2. Conduct Assessments:

• Conducting initial assessments for all prospective students
• Regularly assessing students during classes to monitor individual progress
• Working alongside the assessment team to ensure the smooth running of open house events
• Participating in Centre events and activities by communicating with parents, completing assessment forms, updating the Centre Team for new enrolments.
• Discussing with parents the assessment outcomes, advising the most suitable course for their child and explaining I Can Read’s methodology

3. Communication:

• Maintaining regular open communication with parents, through informal, formal and scheduled parent-teacher meetings.
• Keeping attendance logs for all classes taught and updating the Centre Manager when a student is ready for promotion
• Attending regular Learning Centre Team meetings; may also include the taking of meeting minutes
• Updating progress sheets, complete term reports and Accident and Incident reports as required

4. Contribute to Student Growth and Retention:

• Increasing sign-ups through competently conducted assessments
• Maximising and maintaining high student retention rates through effective delivery of the I Can Read pedagogy and regular updates to the parents

5. Any other duties:

• Conducting ad hoc parent-teacher meetings and briefings
• Attending additional training if and when required
• Assisting with ad hoc duties
• Decorating the notice / information board monthly
• Updating the Learning Centre Team on any damages within the centre
• Helping the centre team to keep classrooms tidy and stocked with the required materials and stationery

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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? How many years' experience do you have as a Specialist Teacher? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following languages are you fluent in? Do you have experience working with children? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? How would you rate your English language skills?

I Can Read Asia is expanding into Malaysia and we are seeking suitable candidates who are young at heart, passionate, and ambitious to join our team.

I CAN READ was founded in 2000 by Educational Psychologists Antony Earnshaw and Annabel Seargeant. The duo developed the system based on 15 years of researching how children learn to read and in particular, how to address the problems faced by children with reading difficulties.

We offer a full range of English Literacy courses for students aged 2.5 - 12 years old. Through these scientifically designed courses, students develop their English linguistic abilities similar to the manner in which we learn our first language. This style of learning has proven to be highly effective and is one of the leading English learning systems in the world.

Through our unique pedagogy, we ensure that our students develop long-term excellence in all four skills of language – listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

We have over 300,000 success stories and over 200 centres in 15 markets, with a presence in Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Oman, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, UAE, and Vietnam.

I Can Read Asia is expanding into Malaysia and we are seeking suitable candidates who are young at heart, passionate, and ambitious to join our team.

I CAN READ was founded in 2000 by Educational Psychologists Antony Earnshaw and Annabel Seargeant. The duo developed the system based on 15 years of researching how children learn to read and in particular, how to address the problems faced by children with reading difficulties.

We offer a full range of English Literacy courses for students aged 2.5 - 12 years old. Through these scientifically designed courses, students develop their English linguistic abilities similar to the manner in which we learn our first language. This style of learning has proven to be highly effective and is one of the leading English learning systems in the world.

Through our unique pedagogy, we ensure that our students develop long-term excellence in all four skills of language – listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

We have over 300,000 success stories and over 200 centres in 15 markets, with a presence in Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Oman, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, UAE, and Vietnam.

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