Lead Playmaker (Part-Time/ Project-Based)

Playeum Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Playeum Ltd is seeking a Lead Playmaker for the OMOD programme, a part-time role that involves coordination and delivery for children with special needs and their families. You will be on-site two Saturdays a month and part of the Programmes Team.

The role requires a passion for working with children and facilitating engaging activities. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational backgrounds and at least one year of experience in programme facilitation.

Qualifications

• Passion for listening to children's voices and co-creating in playful ways.
• Volunteer or work experience in informal learning or community work.
• Minimum one year of experience in programme facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Support the facilitation of Playeum’s programmes including setup and teardown.
• Attend pre and post-programme briefings and share concerns.
• Support project documentation for impact assessment.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Co-creation with children and families

Education

Educational background in art, play, inclusion, or child development

Job description

Lead Playmaker (OMOD Programme) (Part-time, 8-Month Project-based Contract)

This role supports the coordination and delivery of Playeum’s programme, OMOD (Open Mind, Open Doors) for children with special needs and their families. You will be part of a team that works together to ensure quality implementation, in addition to supporting the documentation and impact evaluation of our programmes.

This part‑time role sits within the Programmes Team at Playeum and you will be required to be on site on 2 Saturdays a month.

The contract is scheduled to start from Aug 2026 until Mar 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the facilitation of Playeum’s programmes including logistical setup, implementation of play experiences, and timely teardown.
• Support pre‑programme briefings as well as post‑programme debriefing with hosting organisations, part‑time playmakers and volunteers.
• Attend pre‑programme briefings and post‑programme debriefs; share concerns from the ground.
• Uphold Playeum’s child safeguarding practices and guidelines.
• Communicate staffing needs and concerns to the Programmes Team while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.

Supporting Documentation & Impact Evaluation

• Support project documentation for impact assessment, including observations and surveys.
• Prepare the logistical requirements and procure materials needed for assigned programmes.
• Coordinate with other team members and volunteers for seamless integration of assigned programmes into the team calendar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Abilities and passion to listen to children’s voices and to co‑create with children and families in playful ways.
• Educational background and/or work experience related to art, play, inclusion, education, and/or child development.
• Volunteer or work experience in informal learning, community work or socially engaged arts practice.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills when working with children, adults, and/or families.
• Minimum one year of work experience in programme facilitation involving children or families.
• Must be based in Singapore and able to work in person (this is not a remote role).
• Deployment will be on a project basis and will involve either weekdays and/or weekends, when required.