Preschool Support Officer: Inclusive Education & Family

PAP Community Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MS Word training

Professional development

Job summary

PAP Community Foundation is seeking a Preschool Support Officer to support development and well-being of preschool children and families. You will collaborate with educators, parents, and professionals to create a nurturing environment that fosters physical, social-emotional, and cognitive growth.

You will conduct screenings, support delivery of programmes, and communicate progress. The role requires a Diploma in Social Service or Early Childhood, with 2+ years direct case work, English plus a

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Service or Diploma in Early Childhood or related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of direct case work experience.
• Good knowledge of community resources available to help children & families.
• Knowledge of early childhood development is required.
• Strong interest in supporting children’s development and learning.
• Passionate about teaching pre-schoolers in different contexts to motivate learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be proficient in English (verbal and written) and have proficiency in a second language (Chinese, Malay, or Tamil).
• Able to multitask, be resourceful, well-organised and meticulous.
• Strong interest in developing and caring for children from vulnerable backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Work with educators to identify children needing support for social-emotional, numeracy, and literacy needs.
• Conduct baseline screening and deliver/evaluate support based on prescribed programmes.
• Collaborate to implement small group or one-to-one teaching to increase participation.
• Coordinate class-based activities to ensure participation.
• Monitor progress and attendance of identified children.
• Maintain open communication with parents, caregivers and other professionals.
• Provide regular progress updates and changes in needs.

Skills

English proficiency

Second language

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team player

Multitasking

Organised

Meticulous

Child development interest

Community resources knowledge

Education

Diploma in Social Service

Diploma in Early Childhood

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

PAP Community Foundation is seeking a Preschool Support Officer to support development and well-being of preschool children and families. You will collaborate with educators, parents, and professionals to create a nurturing environment that fosters physical, social-emotional, and cognitive growth.

You will conduct screenings, support delivery of programmes, and communicate progress. The role requires a Diploma in Social Service or Early Childhood, with 2+ years direct case work, English plus a