Early Intervention Teacher

InternSG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

InternSG is seeking an Early Intervention Teacher to support children aged 0–6 in Ang Mo Kio, Tampines or Pioneer. The role involves leading small groups, delivering intervention plans, and collaborating with a transdisciplinary team to support school readiness.

You will supervise Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides, contribute to activity planning, and participate in performance appraisals and cluster discussions while maintaining documentation and parent communication.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a related field as specified.
• Experience teaching children aged 0–6 in EC or EI settings.
• Valid First Aid certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and execute an effective intervention programme for the class to meet each child's IEP.
• Work towards functional outcomes through child engagement and differentiated prompts.
• Implement recommended therapeutic strategies as part of a transdisciplinary team.
• Prepare age-appropriate teaching resources based on children's interests.
• Maintain a respectful learning environment with positive discipline and inclusivity.
• Adhere to programme policies, health and safety regulations and emergency procedures.

Skills

Mature & independent

Creative thinker

Flexible thinking

People skills

Patience with kids

Family engagement

Education

Degree or Diploma in Psychology / Early Childhood / Social Work / Special Needs

Job description

Early Intervention Teacher (Ang Mo Kio / Tampines / Pioneer)

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.

Class Engagement:

• Plan, prepare and carry out an effective routine-based intervention programme for the class to meet every child's IEP
• Work towards functional outcomes of the child through child engagement, embedding of naturalistic strategies, differentiation of prompts, behavioural intervention techniques
• Carry out recommended therapeutic strategies as part of the transdisciplinary team
• Prepare age appropriate teaching resources based on children's interest
• Maintain a respectful learning environment for the children with the practice of positive discipline by treating all children with dignity and respect and allow for individual differences
• Be familiar with and adhere to the programme policies, health and safety regulations and emergency procedures and be ready to implement these if necessary

Working in Teams:

• Supervise and be responsible for Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides under their respective grouping
• Mentor Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides in the areas of classroom management, basic teaching strategies, and behavioral intervention techniques
• Meeting with Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides regularly for allocation of roles in the classroom, brainstorming, planning and preparation of activities and resources.
• Conduct annual performance appraisals for their Teacher Aides
• Participate actively in cluster discussions
• Be involved in at least two event planning
• Buddy new teachers
• Conduct sharing sessions to share the knowledge acquired during external trainings

Management of Processes:

• Maintain timely submission and updates of all required teachingrelated documentation
• Conduct both home and school visits based on needs
• Conduct parents-teachers meetings, pre-cases and case conferences

Qualifications

• Degree or 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