Learning Practitioner (TOUCH Young Arrows) - 2 to 3 Years Contract

TOUCH Community Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Singapore seeks a Learning Practitioner to drive child-centred learning experiences and academic coaching. You will provide guidance to volunteer mentors, ensuring quality delivery and addressing classroom challenges. The ideal candidate has a degree in education, experience with primary school children, and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers a 5-day work week and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching and learning support for primary school age children.
• At least 3-5 years of related work experience in education.
• Knowledge of instructional design and learning frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop targeted strategies to support children's learning and social-emotional challenges.
• Provide tailored instructional guidance to support children's progress.
• Conduct pre-briefing and debriefing sessions with volunteers.
• Monitor programme fidelity and troubleshoot implementation challenges.

Skills

Instructional design

Child development theories

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in education or related field

Tools

EdTech tools

Digital learning tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Learning Practitioner will ensure high-impact, child-centred learning experiences and drive the academic coaching programme component in improving educational outcomes and long-term social mobility. You will translate programme design into practice by providing on-site guidance, coaching, and hands‑on support to volunteer mentors, promoting quality, consistency and innovation in delivery.

Key responsibilities include implementing targeted learning strategies, offering real‑time coaching to volunteers, and supporting the development and effective use of Individualised Learning Plans (ILPs) tailored to each child. You will troubleshoot classroom challenges, give constructive feedback, and ensure fidelity to programme protocols—fostering a joyful, personalised learning environment, increasing volunteer competence and confidence, and strengthening programme sustainability.

Responsibilities

Instructional Support for Children

• Developing targeted strategies to support children in overcoming specific learning challenges and social‑emotional/behavioural challenges.
• Providing tailored instructional guidance to support children's progress and learning outcomes.

Support and Coaching for Volunteers

• Conducting pre‑briefing sessions with volunteers before each session to review plans, discuss challenges, and set expectations.
• Providing just‑in‑time coaching and clarification to volunteers during sessions.
• Conducting debriefing sessions with volunteers after each session to review progress, discuss challenges, and identify areas for improvement.
• Offering feedback and support to help volunteers carry out their roles effectively.
• Ensuring volunteers are equipped to implement programme components, such as screening‑informed coaching and learning norms.

Programme Implementation and Quality Assurance

• Monitoring programme fidelity, including adherence to Individualised Learning Plans (ILPs) and session structure.
• Ensuring consistency in programme delivery across sessions.
• Troubleshooting challenges that arise during implementation (e.g. EdTech setup, child engagement).

Others

• Support general administration and coordination, pertaining to data reporting, training, etc.

Working Conditions

• 5‑day work week: Tue to Sat, 9am to 6pm.
• Location – Toa Payoh / Various locations around Singapore.

Requirements

• Preferably a degree in education or related field, with experience in teaching and learning support for primary school age children.
• At least 3‑5 years of related work experience in education, with experience in supporting children with additional learning needs.
• Knowledge of instructional design, child development theories, and learning frameworks is a plus.
• Experience with EdTech and digital learning tools (optional but desirable).
• Comfortable working with children and volunteers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.