Assistant Teacher (Pioneer)

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A child development organization in Singapore seeks an Assistant Teacher to support Lead Teachers in delivering effective educational programs for children aged 0-6. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in a related field and experience in early childhood or early intervention settings. Responsibilities include supervising students, co-teaching, and maintaining a conducive learning environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teachers in co-teaching an effective education programme.
• Prepare teaching resources for students.
• Supervise students during classroom time.
• Manage students' behaviour and carry out therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Creativity

Independence

Ability to motivate children

Strong understanding of diverse cultures

Patience

Passion for teaching

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 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

• 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' behaviour.
• 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 the programme.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related field i.e. Psychology, Early Childhood, Social Work, Special Needs.
• 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.
• Able to work independently.
• Strong understanding of the diverse cultures and races.
• 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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