Programme Staff, Kindergarden Care Centre (Punggol)

YMCA of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated individual for a teaching position focused on nurturing children's growth. This role emphasizes creating a robust learning environment while supervising activities that enhance children's social and physical understanding. Ideal candidates will have a passion for teaching, good interpersonal skills, and experience in student care.

Qualifications

• Student care / tutoring experience is advantageous.
• Friendly and cheerful demeanor.
• Patient and passionate about teaching children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classroom environment and materials.
• Supervise student activities and enforce safety.
• Maintain attendance and grade records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Patience

Passion for teaching

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of the classroom environment including pre-activity set up. Ensure the classroom materials are of superior quality and adequate supply.

• Supervise activities such as field visits and group discussions to stimulate students’ interest and broaden the understanding of their physical and social environment.

• Prepare course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of government.

• Demonstrate and use audio-visual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.

• Keep attendance reports and grade records.

• Assign daily lessons and schoolwork. Prepare, administer and correct tests and record results.

• Responsible for maintaining order in classroom and on playground.

• Foster social behaviour through games and group projects to assist children in forming fulfilling relationships with other children and adults.

• Encourage students in singing, dancing and stimulating lessons to involve the children in the classroom.

• Counsel students when adjustments and academic problems arise. Provide support, warmth, security and stability for the children.

• Instruct children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care. Exhibit a sense of calm, consistency, grace and courtesy toward the children in the classroom.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of each individual child. Observe children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and to evaluate progress.

• Maintain an appropriate atmosphere of safety, learning and fun, in line with YMCA’s philosophy.

• Any other duties or projects to be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements:

• Student care / tutoring experience is advantageous.

• Patient and passionate about teaching children

• Friendly and cheerful with good interpersonal skills and organization skills.

• Working Locations: Near MRT stations across Singapore