Tamil Language Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop and review the PCF Sparkletots Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Curriculum and programmes to ensure alignment with the Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) Framework and Early Years Development Framework (EYDF).

• Develop and conduct appropriate professional development programmes and on-the-job training to raise the pedagogical skills of our MTL teachers and their ability to facilitate children’s optimal learning.

• Recommend appropriate training / professional development courses and workshops to close the performance gaps / learning needs identified by centre leaders.

• Establish learning communities within the MTL teaching community to promote the exchange of ideas / best practices and further enhance the overall quality of teaching and learning.

• Audit the full and effective implementation of the PCF Sparkletots MTL Curriculum and programmes across all centres to ensure consistent, high-quality children’s learning experiences and outcomes. Furnish centres with reports on audit findings and share recommendations for improvement.

• Conduct and evaluate MTL programmes for appropriateness and monitor constantly to ensure learning goals and quality standards are met.

• Introduce initiatives / programmes which involve parents as strategic partners in MTL education.

• Value-add submissions from centres for national awards, accreditation or funding.

• Strengthen PCF’s position in the offering of MTL as an Anchor Operator and leader in the early childhood education sector through curriculum innovation, staff and children’s achievement in national awards / competitions / Early Childhood Education (ECE) Conferences and participation in research activities.

• Engage and partner with key stakeholders in the community (ECDA / MOE / MSF / NHB / MOH, etc.) in the development of resources and the implementation of special MTL programmes.

• Interview potential MTL candidates and conduct language proficiency tests to determine suitability for hire and to meet industry standards.

• Monitor / enable PCF to meet the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set by ECDA on the provision of MTL in centres.

• Plan and lead MTL teachers and centre leaders on overseas learning journeys and professional development activities.

• Participate in cross-division and cross-team projects.

• Any other duties as assigned by RO and HoD.

Job Holder Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor in Tamil Studies / Linguistics / Education / Early Childhood Education or higher.

• At least 3 years in managing the development and implementation of curriculum.

• At least 3 years in developing and executing training courses.

• Knowledge of instructional / curriculum design, content development and delivery.

• Abreast with current trends and have sound pedagogical knowledge and skills in child development.

• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Effectively bilingual (Tamil & English).

• Familiar with MOE Nurturing Early Learners Framework and ECDA Early Years Development Framework.

• Familiar with ECDA Regulatory Standards and Singapore Preschool Accreditation Framework (SPARK) Quality Rating Scale (QRS).

• Has initiative and able to work independently.

• Believes in continuous learning to build personal capacity as a Language Specialist.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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