Curriculum Specialist

Chinese Development Assistance Council; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chinese Development Assistance Council is seeking a Curriculum Specialist for English to develop innovative literacy programs and provide academic support to disadvantaged students. This role involves curriculum design, professional development for tutors, and direct tutoring responsibilities, aimed at improving literacy outcomes in underserved communities. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Education and strong background in English Language teaching and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in English Language and Literacy, understanding MOE curriculum.
• Experience in curriculum development for literacy interventions.
• Ability to mentor and lead, particularly in resource-challenged settings.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative curriculum projects that support literacy for underserved students.
• Provide tutoring and coaching for Primary and Secondary students.
• Develop professional resources to enhance tutor effectiveness.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Student-Centered Instruction

Project Management

Collaboration

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Curriculum Specialist for English plays a critical role in elevating literacy outcomes for Primary and Secondary students from low-income backgrounds. This position leads curriculum innovation and professional development in English Language, supports targeted academic interventions, and enhances instructional practices through evidence-based approaches. The Specialist will also coach and tutor students in English when required, contributing both at the systems and student-facing levels.

Job Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Design & Pedagogical Innovation

• Design and drive evidence-informed curriculum projects that address the literacy and language learning needs of Primary and Secondary students, particularly from underserved communities.

• Prototype innovative English teaching strategies in collaboration with tutors—focused on reading comprehension, writing, language awareness, and differentiated instruction.

• Develop and deliver professional development resources and sessions that enhance tutor effectiveness and classroom impact.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (e.g., MOE educators, NGOs, universities) to embed 21st-century competencies such as communication, critical thinking, and digital literacy into English instruction.

• Ensure alignment with the latest MOE English syllabuses and foster a culture of reflective teaching grounded in student data and outcomes.

2. Student Academic Support

• Provide direct tutoring and academic coaching in English for Primary and Secondary students who need additional help, with a focus on building language confidence and mastery.

• Cover tutor duties as needed to support continuity of learning and maintain quality delivery in the CDAC Tuition Programme.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Education, or a related field.

• Strong subject matter expertise in English Language and Literacy, with a deep understanding of MOE curriculum expectations and assessment standards.

• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and implementation, especially in literacy interventions or enrichment for struggling learners.

• Proven ability to lead teams, co-create resources, and mentor others, particularly in contexts serving under-resourced communities.

• Highly student-centred, adaptable, and capable of translating research into practice for diverse learning profiles.

• Effective communicator with strong project management and facilitation skills.

• Able to work evenings and weekends as required, with moderate travel across CDAC Centres and partner schools.