Language Teacher (Tamil Language) - Bishan

PAP Community Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PAP Community Foundation in Singapore is seeking an early childhood educator to plan and implement curriculum, engage and assess children, and collaborate with families and the community to support holistic development.

The role requires 5 GCE O Level credits with English and a second language, plus ability to communicate in Malay/Tamil to assist Malay/Tamil-speaking parents. This position is onsite and involves caregiving and professional practice development.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: 5 GCE O Level Credits with English at C6 and Second Language at B4.
• ECDA qualifications as required (if applicable).
• Create a secure and quality learning environment through fostering meaningful relationships with children.
• Holistic development through developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum and nurturing relationships.
• Able to communicate in Malay/Tamil to handle queries from Malay/Tamil-speaking parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate teaching, learning and caregiving activities aligned to curricula frameworks.
• Engage children meaningfully in accordance with the curriculum and pedagogical frameworks.
• Document children's learning and development.
• Build rapport with colleagues to foster positive workplace relations and continuity of care with families.
• Execute outreach activities to promote Centre programmes and collaborate with families and community stakeholders.
• Provide caregiving per standards and identify improvements in routines.
• Promote professional practice and participate in service quality improvement activities.

Skills

Malay/Tamil language

Education

5 GCE O Level Credits (Eng C6, Second Language B4)

Job description

Age Group of Children: 18 Months - 6 Years Old.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and Implement Curriculum and Programmes

• Implement developmentally appropriate teaching, learning and caregiving activities aligned to the relevant curricula frameworks

• Conduct learning needs assessment

• Engage children meaningfully in accordance with the curriculum and pedagogical frameworks

• Implement classroom management strategies

• Enhance the learning environment with developmentally appropriate learning materials and resources

• Apply the health, safety, nutritional and hygiene practices in accordance with standards and procedures.

• Document children's learning and development
  

Build Stakeholder Relationships and Partnerships

• Build rapport with colleagues in accordance with Centre's strategies and policies to foster positive workplace relations

• Collaborate with families to ensure continuity of care and learning between the home and the Centre
  

Manage Family and Community Programmes

• Execute outreach activities to promote Centre programmes and services

• Execute collaborative projects with families and community stakeholders

• Propose areas for improvements for family and community initiatives and programmes

Conduct Routine Caregiving

• Conduct caregiving assessment

• Provide caregiving in accordance with standards and procedures

• Identify areas for improvements in caregiving routines
  

Uplift Professional Practice

• Implement appropriate teaching and caregiving methods based on emerging sector trends, technologies and tools

• Identify areas for improvements for professional practice

• Participate in professional development and service quality improvement activities

• Demonstrate behaviour that is aligned with the Centre's vision, mission and values

Job Holder Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: 5 GCE O Level Credits - with minimum C6 in English and B4 in Second Language

• Other qualifications as required by ECDA (if applicable)

• Create a secure and quality learning environment for children through fostering meaningful relationships with them.

• Support the holistic development of children through implementing a developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum, and nurturing trusting and respectful relationships with the children.

• Able to communicate in Malay/ Tamil language to handle queries and concerns from Malay/ Tamil speaking parents.

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