Early Intervention Educator

SPD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SPD Singapore is seeking dedicated educators to plan and conduct individual and group lessons, develop IEPs, and support children with developmental needs in a supportive SPD environment in Tampines. This role involves classroom support, case discussions with caregivers, and professional development to enhance intervention strategies.

The position emphasizes teamwork, communication with families, and safeguarding a nurturing learning atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Intervention or related field such as Special Education, Psychology or Early Childhood Education.
• Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs) is an added advantage.
• Strong interest in working with children with developmental or special needs.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual and group lessons under supervision.
• Develop and review IEPs and Progress Reports.
• Design and evaluate developmentally and culturally appropriate activities.
• Facilitate quality intervention strategies to support children's developmental goals.
• Conduct home visits and centre visits as part of case management.
• Lead classroom field trips and special activities.
• Monitor attendance and conduct health checks and temperature taking of children.
• Maintain regular communication with caregivers through various platforms.
• Monitor, assess, and document each child’s developmental progress.
• Prepare reports for home visits, centre visits, discharges, and SPED applications.
• Manage or chair case discussions involving caregivers, teachers, and therapists/AHPs.
• Guide parents and caregivers in supporting developmental strategies at home.
• Report incidents and injuries according to organisational procedures.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, aides, and therapists.
• Cover classes and support team members as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and conducive classroom environment.
• Assist in sourcing, creating, and maintaining teaching aids and resources.
• Track classroom inventory and ensure upkeep of equipment and materials.
• Guide and mentor Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides.
• Share responsibilities for class-related duties and general centre support.
• Participate in staff training and in-house sharing sessions.
• Conduct training sessions for caregivers during support programmes.
• Engage in continuous professional development.
• Support events and programmes organised by SPD.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director, Director, or CEO of SPD.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Special needs interest

Education

Early Childhood Intervention degree

Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention

Job description

SPD@Tampines Teaching & Programme planning

• Plan and conduct individual and group lessons under the supervision of the Senior Teachers/Reporting Manager.
• Develop and review Individual Educational Programmes (IEPs) and Progress Reports (PRs).
• Design and evaluate developmentally and culturally appropriate activities and environments.
• Facilitate quality intervention strategies to support children's developmental goals.
• Conduct home visits and centre visits as part of case management.
• Lead classroom field trips and special activities.
• Monitor attendance and conduct health checks and temperature taking of children.
• Maintain regular communication with caregivers through various platforms.

Classroom Support & Maintenance

• Monitor, assess, and document each child’s developmental progress.
• Prepare reports for home visits, centre visits, discharges, and SPED applications.
• Manage or chair case discussions involving caregivers, teachers, and therapists/AHPs.
• Guide parents and caregivers in supporting developmental strategies at home.
• Report incidents and injuries according to organisational procedures.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, aides, and therapists.
• Cover classes and support team members as needed.

Classroom and Team Support

• Maintain a clean, safe, and conducive classroom environment.
• Assist in sourcing, creating, and maintaining teaching aids and resources.
• Track classroom inventory and ensure upkeep of equipment and materials.
• Guide and mentor Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides.
• Share responsibilities for class-related duties and general centre support.

Professional Development & Organisational Participation

• Participate in staff training and in-house sharing sessions.
• Conduct training sessions for caregivers during support programmes.
• Engage in continuous professional development.
• Support events and programmes organised by SPD.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director, Director, or CEO of SPD.

• Diploma or Degree graduates in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs) or related field such as Special Education, Psychology and Early Childhood Education.
• Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs) is an added advantage
• Strong interest in working with children with developmental/ special needs
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as being a team player.