Educational Therapist

Dynamics Therapy Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's education service provider in Singapore is looking for a dedicated educator to work with children facing specific learning difficulties. You will conduct individual and small group sessions, teaching literacy and mathematics up to 'O' level curriculum, and develop individualized education plans (IEPs) to address each child's unique needs. Strong communication with parents and the ability to engage children with various activities are essential. Experience with special needs programs is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Literacy and Mathematics up to 'O' level curriculum.
• Experience working with children with developmental and/or learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one to one teaching sessions for children with specific learning difficulties.
• Create IEPs targeting areas of weakness for students.
• Arouse and sustain interest in children through various activities.

Skills

Teaching Literacy up to 'O' level

Curriculum development

Communication with parents

Multi-disciplinary assessment

Education

Degree in Psychology/Education (Special Education)

Degree in Early Childhood (Special Needs)

Job description

The Role:

• Conduct one to one teaching sessions and at times small group for children with specific learning difficulties.


• Teaching in all-inclusive approach which includes: curriculum, remediation and cognitive skills training (e.g. memory, Visual skills and Auditory and listening skills etc).


• Creating IEPs to target areas of weakness for student & progress reports.


• Ability to arouse and sustain interest /involvement from children through varied activities.


• Communication with parents.


• Ability to participate in and contribute to multi-disciplinary assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation process.

Requirement:

• Degree in Psychology/Education (Special Education) or Early Childhood (Special Needs).


• Able to teach Literacy and Mathematics up to ‘O’ level curriculum.


• Received specific training in literacy and phonics programs e.g. Orton‑Gillingham Approach, Lindamood‑Bell program, Dyscalculia and numeracy teaching.


• Experience working with children with developmental and/ or learning difficulties e.g Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, mild ASD etc.