Early Intervention Teacher (Ang Mo Kio)

-; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A child development organization in Singapore is seeking a dedicated professional to design and implement child engagement strategies in early intervention programs. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in teaching young children, with a strong passion for fostering inclusive learning environments. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, conducting performance appraisals, and maintaining educational documentation. This role requires someone who is patient, creative, and committed to nurturing young minds.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement effective routine-based intervention programmes.
• Mentor and supervise Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides.
• Maintain documentation and conduct home and school visits.

Skills

Mature, independent, creative

Good people skills

Understanding of diverse cultures

Motivate children

Education

Degree or 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.

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 behavioural 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 teaching related 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

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