Student Care Teacher (Mentor)

YMCA of Singaporeymca.org.sg; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Singapore is seeking a patient, cheerful teaching assistant to support classroom activities with children at locations near MRT stations across Singapore. The role is part-time with a five-day work week, offering a dynamic learning environment and opportunities to contribute to student development.

You will assist with lesson planning, supervise activities, help maintain safety and a positive atmosphere, and support teachers in delivering engaging educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Student care / tutoring experience is advantageous.
• Patient and passionate about teaching children.
• Friendly and cheerful with good interpersonal skills and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classroom environment and set up materials.
• Supervise activities to stimulate interest and understanding.
• Prepare course objectives and outline per guidelines.
• Demonstrate and use teaching aids to present subject matter.
• Keep attendance and grade records.
• Assign lessons, prepare and correct tests, record results.
• Maintain classroom and playground order.
• Foster social behaviour through games and group projects.
• Encourage singing, dancing and stimulating lessons.

Skills

Patient and passionate about teaching

Friendly and cheerful

Student care / tutoring experience

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 andbroaden the understanding of their physical and social environment.
• Prepare course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines orrequirements 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 fulfillingrelationships with other children and adults.
• Encourage students in singing, dancing and stimulating lessons to involve the children in theclassroom.
• 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 illhealth 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

Job Details

• 5 days' work week
• Part-time available