Student Care Teacher (Mentor) (Islandwide)

Young Men's Christian Association of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Young Men’s Christian Association of Singapore is seeking part-time and internship-available educators to support classroom activities for children. The role focuses on creating a conducive learning environment, supervising activities, and assisting with curriculum-guided objectives.

Candidates should be patient and enthusiastic about teaching, with friendly interpersonal skills and good organization. Training will be provided as needed, and positions are located at YMCA HQ near MRT stations

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 pre-activity setup.
• Supervise activities to stimulate students' interest and understanding.
• Prepare course objectives and outlines following curriculum guidelines.
• Demonstrate and use teaching aids to present subject matter.
• Maintain attendance reports and grade records.
• Assist with daily lessons and schoolwork; administer tests and record results.
• Maintain order in classroom and playground.
• Foster social behavior through games and group projects.

Skills

Patience

Teaching children

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Job description

Walk-in Interview Details:

Date: 21 & 28 November 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10am to 3pm
Location: YMCA HQ (1 Orchard Road, Level 4 Office, Singapore 238824)
Please bring along your resume and pen for the walk-in interview.

Job 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.

Job 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 and Internships available