Student Mentor

CHIJ SANCTUARY FOR CHILDREN LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service provider in Singapore is seeking a dedicated caregiver to support the development and well-being of primary school children after school hours. You will be responsible for creating a nurturing environment, supervising homework, and planning activities that foster holistic growth. The ideal candidate has at least GCE 'O' Level education, relevant experience with children, and strong communication skills. This role offers a structured schedule catering to both school terms and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Mid-career switches are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of primary school children.
• Plan and conduct social and recreational activities.
• Assist in implementing programs according to policies and guidelines.

Skills

Ability to coach and engage with children

Primary school literacy skills in English

Numeracy skills in Mathematics

Good communication skills

Class management using positive discipline

Education

GCE ‘O’ Level and above

GCE ‘N’ Level with relevant experience

Job description

Role Description

You work closely with the Student Care Services (SCS) – Heads, Senior Student Mentors / Student Mentors to support the programmes offered and services rendered. You support the provision of safety and well-being of primary school children in this after-school setting.

You are required to perform duties and tasks as assigned by the SCS seniors.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of primary school children in an after-school setting
• Create an environment where it is their home away from home for the afternoon while their parents are at work
• Inculcate IJ values of Truth, Justice, Freedom and Love
• Provide homework and life-skill supervision
• Plan and conduct social and recreational activities to nurture and develop students holistically-social, moral, emotional and intellectual aspects
• Handle administrative classroom management tasks
• Put together progress reports for the children
• Attend to parents enquiries where necessary
• Assist in implementing the program in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines, framework and philosophy of CHIJ Sanctuary for Children (CHIJSC)
• Assist the Centre Manager with planning and implementing tasks
• Identify specific needs in children and work with the Centre Manager to mitigate the situation

Technical Competency

• Ability to coach, engage and communicate with primary school children, in an age-appropriate nurturing manner
• Primary School literacy skills in English, numeracy skills in Mathematics and ideally, Chinese
• Class Management using positive discipline techniques at all time

Core Competency

• Nurturing and dedicated to the development and well-being of children
• Good communicator and able to build rapport
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Works well under pressure
• A team-player, who can align personal and corporate goals
• Mature, with objective to bring out the best in self and others

Requirements

• GCE ‘O’ Level and above preferably, or Minimally GCE ‘N’ Level with relevant experience in children/ student minding
• 1-2 years relevant experience preferred.
• Mid-career switches are welcome to apply

Working Hours

• Normal school term : 10am to 7pm
• School holidays : 7.30am to 4.30pm/ 10am to 7pm( Staggered Hours Roster)

How to Apply

How to Apply:
Please email your detailed CV with current and expected salaries to [e-mail]