Assistant Teacher (Choa Chu Kang)

Hyperscal Solutions; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's educational centre in Singapore is seeking Assistant Teachers to co-teach programs for children aged 0-6. Candidates should have a Diploma in a relevant field and prior experience in Early Childhood settings. Responsibilities include preparing resources, managing classroom behavior, and supporting therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate is independent, creative, and culturally aware, with a passion for nurturing young children.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience teaching children between age 0-6 in Early Childhood or Early Intervention settings.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach an effective education programme for the class to meet every child's IEP.
• Brainstorm and plan activities to support students' learning.
• Prepare teaching resources.
• Ensure students are supervised during contact time.
• Manage students' behavior.
• Carry out recommended therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Good people skills

Creative thinking

Ability to motivate children

Cultural awareness

Education

Diploma in Psychology, Early Childhood, Social Work, Special Needs

Job description

THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission - To Serve Mankind - to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.

Responsibilities

The Early Intervention for Children (EIC) Services helps equip children with motor, communication, social, self-help and cognitive skills. THK EIC involves structuring classes around small groups encompassing early childhood special education, social work and therapy support services to stimulate their adaptive functioning and school readiness skills.

The main responsibility of the Assistant Teachers is to support teachers in achieving the Centre and programme goals in close partnership with the Therapists, Social Workers, Psychology Associates, Administrative Staff and Families of the children. Reports to the Principal Lead Teacher and/or Senior Teacher.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Co-teach an effective education programme for the class to meet every child's IEP.
• Brainstorm and plan activities to support students' learning.
• Prepare teaching resources.
• Ensure students are well supervised during contact time in the centre/classroom.
• Manage students' behavior.
• Carry out recommended therapeutic interventions.
• Receive and discharge the students before and after class.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, safe and conducive learning environment e.g. tidying up the classroom after class.
• Supervise the Teacher Aides under their charge.
• Attend workshops and in-service training.
• Maintain good communication with parents and make each parent feel at ease with/at the programme.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related field i.e. Psychology, Early Childhood, Social Work, Special Needs.
• Relevant work experience teaching children between age 0-6 in Early Childhood or Early Intervention settings.

Other Information

• Mature, independent, creative, flexible thinking and able to motivate children.
• Good people skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Has strong understanding of diverse cultures and races.
• Has patience, love, passion & commitment in the education of & nurturing young children and empowering the families.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Keen to develop professionally.