Life Skills Coach

INSCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

InSchool PTE. LTD. is seeking a dedicated SPED coach to deliver structured before & after school empowerment programmes for neurodivergent children aged 7-12.

You will execute end-to-end teaching, develop plans, and track progress, collaborating with parents and therapists to support each student's growth. The role emphasizes an inclusive classroom environment, ongoing professional development, and an on-site schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years in SPED or working with children with special needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration with parents and team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt teaching methods.
• Patience, empathy, and commitment to student potential.

Responsibilities

• Handle screening and assessment of potential students.
• Develop, implement, and review lesson plans based on given curriculum.
• Conduct every session’s content based on the lesson plans provided.
• Track students’ progress, performance and behaviour.
• Adjust lesson plan content and teaching methods/strategies to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Collaborate with team members, parents and therapists to support students’ success.
• Build an inclusive and positive classroom environment that fosters student growth and development.
• Keep up to date with best practices in the special needs education space and take up professional development opportunities.

Skills

SPED experience

Student communication

Team collaboration

Patience and empathy

Independent and proactive

Education

Special Education diploma/degree or teaching cert (optional)

Job description

Overview

InSchool is a social enterprise that provides a structured before & after school empowerment programme, specially designed for neurodivergent children (aged 7-12) to build functional life skills, social confidence & independence.

We are seeking a driven, talented and dedicated coach to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with students with special needs and will be committed to creating a supportive learning environment as we continue to make meaningful impact to society and build an inclusive future.

You will be involved in the end-to-end execution of your teaching work and experience how your effort is positively changing and impacting the lives of families and children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Handle screening and assessment of potential students.
• Develop, implement, and review lesson plans based on given curriculum.
• Conduct every session’s content based on the lesson plans provided.
• Track students’ progress, performance and behaviour.
• Adjust lesson plan content and teaching methods/strategies to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Collaborate with team members, parents and therapists to support students’ success.
• Build an inclusive and positive classroom environment that fosters student growth and development.
• Keep up to date with best practices in the special needs education space and take up professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of working experience within a SPED school and/or worked with children with special needs, including but not limited to autism, intellectual disabilities, down syndrome etc.
• Having a specialist diploma/degree in a relevant or related field or valid teaching certification in Special Education is good but optional.
• Some understanding of the special education laws and regulations.
• Strong in communicating, collaborating and building relationships with students, parents and team members.
• Good patience, empathy and desire to help students achieve their potential.
• Takes the initiative, can be independent, and positively influences your team.
• Resourceful, result-driven, can problem-solve, flexible and adaptable to the changing educational environment.
• Likes to learn and able to learn on the job.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday (in-person and on-site)

Locations

Common Ground Civic Centre, 21 Bedok North Street 1, #01-01, Singapore 469659

Enabling Village, 20 Lengkok Bahru, #01-09, Canopy Block, Singapore 159053

Interested candidates please drop us a message at [e-mail] or contact us at [phone] (WhatsApp available).