Educator (Primary School) - English/Math/Science

Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) / Pathlight School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An autism-focused education provider in Singapore is seeking an Educator to foster holistic student development and implement individualized education plans. The ideal candidate will possess a Diploma or GCE 'A' Levels and demonstrate a passion for helping special needs students. The role includes planning lessons, managing classroom environments, and collaborating with families for positive educational outcomes. Competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion to help special needs students maximize their talents and potential.
• No prior experience required; training will be provided.
• Ability to plan engaging and well-paced lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging and well-paced lessons.
• Build a strong relationship with students.
• Implement techniques to manage students with complex behaviors.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Critical-thinking

Creativity to develop learning strategies

Good instructional skills

Education

Min. Diploma or GCE 'A' Levels

Teaching qualifications from NIE (Diploma in Special Education)

Job description

Join us in Transforming Lives Together!

Pathlight School is the first autism-focused school in Singapore to offer the national curriculum together with life readiness skills. It caters to students on the autism spectrum with related conditions, aged 7 to 18 years, who are cognitively able to access the national curriculum but require additional support such as smaller class sizes, special accommodations and teaching staff trained in autism.

The team at Pathlight School Primary School is responsible for providing quality education and nurturing students to be future‑ready, lifelong learners.

As an Educator, your impact and contribution includes:

Curriculum and Instructional Excellence

• Plan engaging and well‑paced lessons taking account of the diverse learner profiles of students
• Deliver lessons using evidence‑based pedagogy and meaningful activities to meet the education needs of individual students
• Implement appropriate modes of assessment to monitor student progress by providing accurate feedback and implementing suitable instructional support to close gaps

Holistic student development

• Build a strong relationship with students by demonstrating care, concern and encouragement
• Formulate data‑based student‑centred IEP/ITP processes for all students, and support their attainment of IEP/ITP goals through appropriate strategies implemented in partnership with families/caregivers, allied professionals and other relevant stakeholders
• Implement appropriate methods and tools to better support ongoing, suitable student development, e.g., Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods, adaptive/assistive learning devices or learning technology
• Design and implement positive, robust classroom routines and practices to create and maintain a safe and conducive learning environment as well as foster student development and well‑being
• Implement techniques and behaviour plans to manage students with complex and challenging behaviours
• Manage emergency situations to resolve any immediate safety concerns and implement required school processes

Professional development

• Proactively engage in professional development for knowledge and skills development
• Participate in professional learning teams to foster collaborative learning between staff members

Projects, programmes and initiatives

• Assist in a CCA to enhance students’ learning experiences
• Participate as a committee member to support various school initiatives and / or events

Partnerships and stakeholder management

• Maintain direct communications with external stakeholders (e.g. families, caregivers, community partners and commercial partners) to support students and / or school initiatives
• Work in partnership with families to support student learning and transition planning to achieve positive post‑school outcomes

Organisation Management and Development

• Manage daily administrative tasks (e.g. track attendance, collect forms, update families/caregivers)

Requirements

• Min. Diploma or GCE 'A' Levels
• No prior experience required — training will be provided.
• Candidates with teaching qualifications from NIE e.g. Diploma in Special Education (DISE) or its equivalent will be considered as Trained Educator
• Passion to help special needs students maximise their talents and potential
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong critical‑thinking and creativity to develop learning strategies
• Good instructional skills to explain concepts clearly
• Pathlight School follows MOE mainstream curriculum leading to PSLE qualification

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package and the professional advantages of a dynamic workplace that enables your professional development and values your contribution.

We seek your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Our organisation is committed to protecting our children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to hire.