Assistant Teacher (Pioneer)

THYE HUA KWAN MORAL CHARITIES LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the educational goals of children in early intervention programs. The successful candidate will co-teach an effective education program, manage student behavior, and prepare learning resources. A diploma in a related field and relevant experience with young children are essential. This role values patience, creativity, and a commitment to nurturing young minds.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Co-teach an effective education programme to meet every child's IEP.
• Prepare teaching resources and plan activities.
• Manage students' behavior during classes.
• Carry out recommended therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Creativity

Good people skills

Independence

Patience

Motivational 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

• 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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