Lecturer

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

Job summary

An educational institute focused on early childhood development is seeking qualified candidates for a teaching role. Applicants must possess a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education and have at least 5 years of relevant teaching experience. The role involves module design, lesson delivery, and student mentorship, with a contract period of two years initially. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Learning & Professional Development

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of teaching experience in the early childhood industry.
• Background and experience in Early Years / Inclusive Practice / Special Needs / Mother Tongue languages / Music / Visual Art will be advantageous.
• Meticulous and self-initiated.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-design new modules in collaboration with NIEC HQ.
• Deliver lessons according to module objectives and instructional plans.
• Monitor class performance and provide feedback.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

IT savvy

Adaptability

Education

Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Responsibilities

• To lead and/or co-design a new module or review/improve a current module in collaboration with NIEC HQ, in tandem with industry development and in line with module and course objectives
• To design and adopt innovative pedagogy, keeping abreast with technological developments to achieve module outcomes and quality delivery of the module
• To deliver lessons according to module objectives, learning design and lesson instructional plans as provided by NIEC HQ
• To supervise class assignments/projects/practicum/internship
• To mark and monitor class performance, give informative and constructive feedback to classes on their learning
• To monitor the Module/Course Evaluation Survey for quality indicator for improvements
• To adopt and apply the assessment strategies and requirements for module assignments according to NIEC and Polytechnic assessment guidelines
• To act as a class advisor/mentor for tutorial groups to provide necessary information and support (e.g. refer person for financial assistance, counselling)
• To handle/follow-up with disciplinary issues in consultation and in collaboration with Module Leaders/Course Chairs/Course Leads, when necessary
• To attend academic meetings, and training / complete exam processing and invigilation
• To involve in committees/projects, as assigned

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related post-graduate qualifications
• At least 5 years of teaching experience in the early childhood industry
• Background and experience in Early Years / Inclusive Practice / Special Needs / Mother Tongue languages / Music / Visual Art will be advantageous
• IT savvy and has experience in using online teaching tools
• Meticulous, self-initiated, responsive and adaptable
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work collaboratively

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.