Lecturer

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

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore is seeking an expert in Early Childhood Education to lead module designs and deliver lessons. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree and extensive teaching experience. Additional skills in inclusive practices are a bonus. Significant benefits will be offered as part of the contract, which is initially for two years.

Benefits

Learning & Professional Development

Comprehensive Benefits Package including attractive leave schemes and dental coverage

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of teaching and supervisory experience in the early childhood industry.
• Experience in inclusive practice/special needs/Mother Tongue languages is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-design academic modules in collaboration with the curriculum team.
• Conduct training and manage exam processing.
• Deliver lessons in line with module objectives.

Skills

Collaborative work

Responsive and adaptive to change

Meticulous

Education

Master in Early Childhood Education or related post-graduate qualifications

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 / Mother Tongue languages will have an advantage;
• 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 and Temasek Polytechnic Campus.

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.