Lecturer

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore is seeking a facilitator for early childhood education who will lead and improve curriculum modules, mentor students, and deliver lessons based on educational objectives. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, along with substantial teaching experience. Experience in inclusive practices and proficiency in Mother Tongue languages are advantageous in this collaborative role that supports student learning and development.

Benefits

Learning and Professional Development

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of teaching and supervisory experience in early childhood education.
• Experience in inclusive practice or special needs education is advantageous.
• Ability to teach in relevant Mother Tongue languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-design new or improved curriculum modules.
• Deliver lessons as per curriculum and instructional plans.
• Coordinate academic meetings and training sessions.
• Design innovative pedagogy in line with technological developments.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Assessments

Team collaboration

Education

Master in Early Childhood Education or related field

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and/or co-design a new module or improve a current module in collaboration with NIEC Headquarters’ Curriculum & Programmes (C&P) team
• Coordinate for academic meetings, and training / complete exam processing
• Review the module with the C&P team in tandem with industry development and in line with module and course objectives
• Design and adopt innovative pedagogy, keeping abreast with technological developments to achieve module outcomes and quality delivery of the module
• Monitor the Module/Course Evaluation Survey for quality indicator for improvements
• Deliver lessons according to module objectives, learning design and lesson instructional plans as provided by NIEC HQ
• Adopt and apply the assessment strategies and requirements for module assignments according to NIEC’s and Polytechnic’s assessment guidelines
• Monitor students' performance, give informative and constructive feedback to students on their learning
• Supervise student assignments/projects/practicum/internship
• Act as a class advisor/mentor for tutorial groups to provide students with the necessary information and support in areas that affect their studies. E.g., refer student to Student Services (SAS) for financial assistance and counselling on personal matters at the Polytechnic
• Handles/follow-up with students’ disciplinary issues in consultation and in collaboration with Module Leaders/Course Chairs/Course Leads when necessary

Job Requirements

• Master in Early Childhood Education or education related post-graduate qualifications; and
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood with 5-8 years of teaching and supervisory experience in the early childhood industry;
• Candidates with experience in inclusive practice, special needs education, or proficiency in relevant Mother Tongue languages will have an advantage, as the role may require teaching modules delivered in these languages.
• Meticulous, self-initiated, responsive and adaptive to change;
• Able to work collaboratively in a team.

This position will be based at any one of NIEC’s campuses, namely ITE Campus (Ang Mo Kio), Ngee Ann Polytechnic Campus, Temasek Polytechnic Campus & NIEC-City Campus (Bras Basah).

Perks & Benefits:

• Learning & Professional Development
• Comprehensive Benefits Package such as attractive leaves schemes, flexible benefits, dental coverage etc.

Note: All new hires will be offered a two-year contract in the first instance. Contract renewal and emplacement on permanent appointment will be subject to continuous good performance.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.