Quality Assurance Associate, Professional & Education Development Division

PAP Community Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PAP Community Foundation in Singapore is seeking an experienced EC educator/coach to provide administrative and logistics support for QA specialists in training-related matters. You will help implement division initiatives, maintain licensing and SPARK assessment records, and coach teachers on quality teaching to ensure high-quality learning environments.

You will observe lessons, give feedback, audit SPARKLETOTS centres, and report findings with recommendations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor in Education/ECE or higher.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in EC settings with mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistics support to QA specialists on training-related matters.
• Participate in the implementation of projects/initiatives within the division.
• Organise and maintain records of Licensing and SPARK Assessment / Developmental Visit Outcomes.
• Coach teachers on quality teaching and learning approaches and provision of quality learning environments.
• Observe lesson implementation by teachers and provide feedback for improvement.
• Follow-up on coaching reports prepared by QA Coaches/Specialists.
• Conduct audit across PCF SPARKLETOTS Preschools for consistent implementation.
• Furnish centres with reports on audit findings and recommendations.
• Follow-up with centres on rectification actions.
• Support centres in achieving the organisation's KPIs.
• Carry out strategies to refine processes for division/unit/centre level KPIs.
• Participate in cross-teams or cross-divisional projects.
• Any other duties assigned by Reporting Officer or HoD.

Skills

Mentoring

English communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor in Education/ECE

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and logistics support to QA specialists on training-related matters. For example, submission of assignments and completion of e-learning modules, maintenance of training attended by EC Educators
• Participate in the implementation of projects/initiatives within the division
• Organise and maintain records of Licensing and SPARK Assessment / Developmental Visit Outcomes
• Coach teachers on the implementation of quality teaching and learning approaches and the provision of quality learning environments in centres
• Observe lesson implementation by teachers and provide feedback for improvement
• Follow-up on the coaching reports prepared by the QA Coaches/Specialists
• Conduct audit across all PCF SPARKLETOTS Preschools to ensure consistent implementation of PCF SPARKLETOTS Curriculum
• Furnish centres with reports on audit findings and provide recommendations for improvement
• Follow-up with centres on the rectification
• Support centres in achieving organisation's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Carry out strategies to refine processes and approaches for implementation at division, unit or centre level with the aim of achieving organisation's KPIs
• Participate in cross-teams or cross-divisional projects
• Any other duties assigned by Reporting Officer or HoD

Job Holder Requirements and Qualifications:

• Qualification: Minimum Bachelor in Education/ECE or higher
• Experience: Has at least 3 years of teaching experience in EC settings with experience in mentoring

Other Knowledge / Skills / Attributes:

• Has at least 3 years of teaching experience in EC settings with experience in mentoring
• Has the relevant skills and knowledge to mentor teachers in an EC setting
• Possesses some understanding of ECDA Regulatory Standards and SPARK Quality Rating Scale
• Has sound EC pedagogical knowledge and skills in the delivery of curricula
• Proficient in English language, both verbal and written
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a great sense of responsibility
• Able to multi-task, work independently and collaborate effectively as a team member in a fast-paced environment
• Able to motivate and inspire others to work towards continuous improvement
• Believes in continuous learning to build professional and personal capacity as an EC educator and a coach