Assistant Teacher (Choa Chu Kang)

THYE HUA KWAN MORAL CHARITIES LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

THYE HUA KWAN MORAL CHARITIES LIMITED is seeking an Assistant Teacher for its Early Intervention for Children Services. In this role, you will assist Lead Teachers in implementing effective educational programs and support a diverse group of young learners aged 0-6. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant diploma, strong communication skills, and a passion for nurturing children within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in teaching children aged 0-6.
• Strong understanding of diverse cultures.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach an effective education programme to meet each child's IEP.
• Prepare teaching resources and manage students' behavior.
• Supervise Teacher Aides and maintain a clean learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Creativity

Flexibility

People Skills

Education

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

Job description

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 are 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:

Assist Lead Teachers to:

• 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
• Have relevant work experience in 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 the 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

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