Learning Support Educator

AWWA LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An early childhood education organization in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to support preschool children with developmental delays. The role involves facilitating effective identification, providing direct intervention, and conducting necessary assessments. Ideal candidates should possess a Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education and have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Strong communication, adaptability, and collaboration skills are essential for maximizing children's learning potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Early Childhood-related work.
• Able to design, implement, and evaluate Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Good understanding of typical deviations from developmental norms.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate identification and support for preschool children with developmental difficulties.
• Conduct awareness programs and support preschools in the identification process.
• Provide consultation and direct intervention for children's integration in mainstream education.

Skills

Understanding of developmental milestones

Positive behavior management

Effective communication

Collaboration and problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Primary Objectives of Position

To achieve programme's goals by working with preschool teachers targeting children who are at risk of or having developmental delays to become more participative and engaged in their regular classroom. This is achieved by providing individualized and targeted learning strategies to maximize these children's learning potential.

Job Responsibilities

Overall Responsibilities

1. Facilitate appropriate identification and provision of support to preschool children with mild developmental difficulties within the preschool setting
2. Provide direct support in developmental areas of language, literacy, social skills, and fine motor skills of children who are identified to be at risk of developmental delays and require more individualized and targeted learning approaches, to be more participative and engaged in the regular classrooms
3. To further promote collaboration with preschool to maximize learning potential of children who are at risk or may have developmental needs

Principal Responsibilities

1. Conduct region-based programme awareness through preschool principal and teachers' briefings
2. Support preschools in identification process of children at risk of/or having developmental delays
3. To be familiar with and capable of conducting screening using designated screening tools for children referred to the programme
4. To be able to organize work and collate necessary information for a more holistic case presentation and identification of most effective support recommendation
5. To provide consultation and direct educational/developmental intervention to children for their academic, developmental, and social integration in mainstream education
6. Liaise with parents/caregivers to provide support for skill development through the provision of recommended home‑based learning programme
7. Liaise with shareholders (e.g. Principals, Vice‑Principals, Teachers, and Supervisors) in improving preschool capability activities such as preschool workshops, training, etc.
8. Conduct assessment, plan and implement IEP goal and develop evaluation and progress monitoring of children intervention support
9. Support teachers and parents to work towards the goals as discussed and agreed in the IEP
10. Maintain and keep records of all clients assisted

Other Responsibilities

1. Assist in ad‑hoc projects/committees as and when required by the Program Head/Assistant Director
2. To perform any other duties as directed by the Program Head/Assistant Director

The above activities are by no means exhaustive and are subject to amendment whenever needed.

Job Requirement

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Early Childhood‑related work
• Good understanding of developmental milestones in all domains
• Good understanding of a typical deviation of developmental milestones
• Good understanding of positive behavior management approach and communicate using clear and developmentally appropriate language
• Able to design appropriate goals based on the child's needs
• Able to plan, implement, and evaluate IEPs
• Able to gather relevant information, then prioritize and select appropriate goals with reference to information before implementation
• Able to communicate well with parents/teachers/children
• Identification of deviation from norm
• Provision of support to children
• Able to collaborate and problem‑solve to maximize learning potential of children
• Able to build positive rapport with children and staff
• Adaptable, task/client focused, people oriented
• Able to work well independently and in a team