English Reading Specialist Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading child literacy program in Johor Bahru is seeking a dedicated educator to work with children aged 2.5 to 12 years. Responsibilities include teaching pre-reading and reading skills utilizing the I Can Read system, conducting assessments, and maintaining regular communication with parents for student growth and retention. The ideal candidate should have strong teaching and communication skills, along with a passion for helping children develop essential literacy and social skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 2.5 to 12 years.
• Ability to teach pre-reading and reading comprehension skills.
• Skilled in conducting assessments and communicating with parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach children using the I Can Read system.
• Conduct initial assessments for prospective students.
• Maintain communication with parents regarding student progress.
• Increase student retention through effective teaching strategies.
• Assist with ongoing training and Centre events.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Assessment skills

Social skills development

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, completing 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 dutiesDecorating 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