Full Time English Teacher (Primary and Secondary)

THE ALTERNATIVE STORY LEARNING CENTRE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alternative Story Learning Centre Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Full-Time English Teacher to deliver 2-hour English tuition and Creative Writing classes to Primary School students.

You will be empowered to bring learning to life and will help students enjoy and excel in their English journey. The role offers a hybrid working environment with opportunities to grow in mentoring, training, and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children.
• Able to engage and effectively communicate with a group of children.
• Driven to improve yourself and produce excellent work.
• Collaborative and willing to go the extra mile for parents and students.
• Energetic, passionate and having a youthful attitude.
• Singaporeans holding a Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a related field).

Responsibilities

• Teach 2-hour English tuition and Creative Writing classes to Primary School students.
• Deliver engaging lessons and monitor student progress.
• Assist in developing materials and curriculum planning as needed.
• Maintain flexibility by telecommuting outside class timing.
• Commit to work across multiple branches as required.
• Work schedule includes Friday evenings and at least one weekend day.

Skills

Engaging classroom

Communication

Teamwork

Passion for kids

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Graduate from local university (NUS/NTU/SMU)

Job description

Love interacting with children? Passionate about learning and inspiring others to learn? Enjoy working in a creative and dynamic environment? You could be one of us!

As a Full-Time English Teacher at The Alternative Story (T.A.S.), you will be teaching 2-hour English tuition and Creative Writing classes to Primary School students. You will be empowered to do what you love and love what you do. With your passion and drive, you will make learning effective yet enjoyable for your students!

You will work with vibrant people who value excellence and teamwork as much as you do. Here, your hard work will pay off and you will be given room to grow your skills and progress your career. Opportunities to progress as a mentor/trainer and/or to gain exposure in other key functions will be available to team members who are keen. Finally, you will have a unique opportunity to mould the next generation while enjoying flexibility of a hybrid working environment!

Required Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children
• Able to engage and effectively communicate with a group of children
• Driven to improve yourself and produce excellent work
• Collaborative and willing to go the extra mile for parents and students
• Energetic, passionate and having a youthful attitude
• Singaporeans holding a Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a related field)

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience teaching children in a classroom setting (MOE and/or special needs teaching background is a plus)
• Familiar with the Singapore Primary/Secondary School English syllabus and its challenges
• Graduate from a local university (NUS, NTU, SMU)
• Local polytechnic diploma holders with good English grades are welcome to apply

Key Details of the Role

• Around $4,200 gross monthly salary, with opportunities to be rewarded with performance incentives and bonuses
• Comprehensive theory and practical training will be given on an ongoing basis, helping to continuously build your skills in areas such as communication, mentoring and problem solving
• Flexibility to telecommute outside of class timing
• Opportunities to be exposed in other key functions such as developing materials and planning curriculum are available, if keen
• At least 10 classes a week (2 hours per class)
• Work schedule to include Friday evenings and at least 1 day of the weekend
• 2 days off a week (1 weekday and 1 weekend ideally)
• Must be able to work at Bukit Timah Central, Tampines Central, Marine Parade OR Ang Mo Kio and 1 other branch (where necessary).
• 1-year contract position with possibility of extension/conversion to permanent
• Commit to work till end of 2027*

About The Alternative Story

We are an English and Creative Writing Tuition Centre for Primary School children. Since 2008, our passion has been to make learning come alive in our classrooms. We seek to inspire in our students a proficiency and appreciation for the English language that sets them up for success in academics and in life.