Full Time Creative Arts - Assistant Teacher

CENTRE STAGE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative arts education center in Singapore is seeking Assistant Teachers to provide support in early years, drama, and arts education. The role involves working alongside teachers to create a fun and safe learning environment, assisting in class activities, and planning arts and crafts. Ideal candidates should enjoy working with children, possess good communication skills, and have a passion for the arts. Competitive salary of $1700 - $3000 PCM based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Creative working environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must love working with children.
• Passion for the arts and education is essential.
• Good spoken and written English skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher to maintain a safe learning space.
• Assist in planning arts and crafts activities.
• Help with supervision during rehearsals.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Adaptability and flexibility

Education

GCE 'O' Levels

Certificate or Diploma in Education or equivalent

Job description

Please email your resume and details to Peter Hodgson ( [e-mail] ).

Overall Responsibilities :

Working alongside the Teaching team to provide support in Early Years / Drama / Arts and Crafts / Classes / Holiday Programmes / Workshops / Shows and Events.

Job Responsibilities

Role is to support the teacher to maintain a safe learning space and help create a fun and supportive environment.

Provide support & encouragement within class, in developing a student's social & emotional skills.

In classes :

• Setting up of the pre- school equipment and course activities in the studios prior to the classes.
• Carry out routine care duties.
• Classes are drama or dance focussed - include singing, story-telling, role play, puppetry - Involved and assist in playing out the stories, characters and bringing to life the situations in Creative dramas
• Assist within classes (workshops / parties / Holiday Programmes & Back Stage for shows)
• Help with supervision during rehearsals.
• Use positive discipline techniques at all times.

In Planning & Preparation : Resource & Event organisation, planning and preparation :

• Assist in preparing resources, arts and crafts materials and helping to implement them in the classes alongside the teachers.
• Assist with planning arts and crafts ready for Holiday programmes.
• Assist in preparing Theatre props / scenery for shows.
• Responsible for the upkeep and organisation of teaching resources / arts and craft materials.
• Maintain appearance / decoration of the studios and displays and during times of festivals.

Child development :

• Help in supporting development social and emotional skills.
• Be able to articulate the benefits of the program to the parents.
• Maintain and build a good relationship with children, parents and teachers.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Attend Training.
• Be willing and be prepared to undertake training and professional development activities in house and outside of Centre Stage.

Job Requirements :

You must love working with children!

A passion for the arts and education

Must be a good team player

Reliable

Dedicated

Adaptable and flexible

Good interpersonal skills

Possess a warm, friendly. open personality

Professional manner

Good work ethic

Good spoken and written English skills

Good communication skills

Need to enjoy the arts

Have an artistic eye

Display good organizational skills

Ability to work independently and part of a team

Ability to be self- motivated to do well

Be a good role model

Willing and able to support / implement the Centre stage ethos

Experience - Work experience in an arts or childcare environment an advantage

Those without O levels / Gcse's may be considered for AT positions

Working Hours :

44 hr. week

Two days Off - Sunday + 1 day during the week

Candidate must be able commit to Saturdays

Location :

One North

Job Highlights :

Attractive remuneration, a fun creative working environment with opportunities for professional development.

Join a creative, friendly team

Opportunities to Develop your career further working with Children and within the arts

Salary :

$1700 - $3,000 PCM - dependent on age, experience and qualifications.

Assistant Teachers at Centre Stage

Our Assistant Teachers are important to the work we do and provide an essential support system for children and young people, within our arts education.

The kind of people we are looking for are good at engaging naturally with children and young people. Those that are dynamic, enthusiastic, reliable, enthusiastic, friendly, and warm, artistic, organised, possess strong communication skills and an ability to be self-motivated and committed to support all our programmes, workshops etc .

Our Assistant Teachers should fully participate and actively work together with the team, on all events and in furthering Centre Stage work and company vision and ethos, maintaining standards.

Centre Stage is committed to safeguarding and employees are required to have certificates in or attend training in this area, implement safe working practices, and share the same attention and commitment to child protection and safeguarding.

Employment - We also follow safe recruitment practices and rigorous checks. We require supporting references, child protection, criminal and identity checks.

Ideal but not essential :

• GCE 'O'Levels;
• A Certificate or Diploma in Education or equivalent, or working towards a relevant qualification;
• A minimum of two years' experience in a school / arts centre setting;