Early Intervention Teacher (Kovan)

Busy Bees Singapore Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Singapore Pte Ltd invites applications for a Preschool Early Intervention Specialist. You will guide children with developmental delays to maximize growth within a supportive preschool setting.

The role involves screenings, developing IEPs, providing instruction, collaborating with parents and staff, and monitoring progress with family engagement. Experience with PECS, positive reinforcement, and strong communication and teamwork is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood or ADESN required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in preschool or with special needs.
• Proficiency in PECS and positive reinforcement essential.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor children’s development and conduct screenings.
• Develop and implement IEPs with parents and staff.
• Provide specialized instruction for children with delays in mainstream setting.
• Collaborate with parents and staff to share resources.
• Monitor progress and adjust strategies to ensure meaningful development.
• Engage families through conferences and home activities.

Skills

PECS

Positive reinforcement

Behavioral management

IEP planning

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood

Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention

Job description

We are seeking aspiring and dynamic individuals with the passion of wanting to make a positive impact in the lives of children with special needs in the Preschool settings.

The successful incumbent will be playing role of Preschool Early Intervention Specialist in guiding the little angels to enhance and maximize their developmental growth potential while minimizing the onset of secondary disabilities.

Responsibilities:

Identification and Assessment:

Observe and monitor children's development, conducting screenings, and work closely with preschool staff, parents, and professionals to gather information and evaluate children’s developmental progress.

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs):

Collaborate with the preschool team and parents to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs)

Instruction and Support:

The early intervention teacher provides specialized instruction and support to children with developmental delays or disabilities within the context of the mainstream preschool setting.

Collaboration and Consultation:

Collaborate and provide consultation and resources to parents and preschool staff by facilitating communication among all stakeholders.

Progress Monitoring and Evaluation:

Collect date, conducting screenings, and adjust instruction and support strategies as needed to ensure that the child is making meaningful progress.

Family Engagement:

Provide guidance and resources to support parents in understanding their child's developmental needs, providing strategies and techniques for promoting their child's development at home, and facilitate parent-teacher conferences and other family engagement activities.

Requirements:

• Possess Diploma in Early Childhood and/or Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention-Special Needs (ADESN)
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in the preschool environment or working with special needs children
• Proficient in PECS, positive reinforcement and behavioral management strategies and other early intervention teaching methodology is referred
• Proficient in crafting and planning of IEP
• Good empathy, tolerance and temperament towards children is a must
• Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Able to work well independently as well as within a team