Lecturer

National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institute in Singapore is searching for an individual to lead module design and delivery in early childhood education. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s in Early Childhood Education and 5-8 years of teaching experience. This role involves coordinating with various teams, supervising student projects, and adopting innovative teaching methods. A comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities are offered, along with a two-year contract initially.

Benefits

Learning & Professional Development

Comprehensive Benefits Package with flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Master in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with special needs education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve modules in collaboration with the Curriculum & Programmes team.
• Deliver lessons and adopt assessment strategies as needed.
• Monitor student performance and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Teaching and supervisory experience

Collaboration

Adaptability to change

Inclusive practice knowledge

Education

Master in Early Childhood Education or related post-graduate qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood

Job description

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.