Upper Primary Lead Teacher

RD AMERICAN SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in Singapore seeks an Upper Primary Lead Teacher committed to creating a vibrant learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a recognized teaching degree and at least three years of successful teaching experience. This role emphasizes collaborative culture and student empowerment, making it essential for applicants to be passionate about education and innovative in their teaching approaches.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years successful full-time teaching experience in a K-12 school.
• Familiarity with IPC or inquiry-based learning preferred.
• International school teaching experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Create a dynamic learning environment focusing on cognitive science.
• Shape educational experiences and cultivate a collaborative culture.
• Empower students to become changemakers in their communities.

Skills

Passionate about helping students to learn and grow

Excellent verbal and written skills

Creativity and innovation

Education

Recognized bachelor's degree in teaching or education

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Upper Primary Lead Teacher

RDAS is not a school – it is an ‘Accelerator of Learning’, and as a lead educator, you are committed to creating a dynamic learning environment that prioritizes cognitive science in preparing learners for the complexities of the modern world.

The ‘Science of Learning’ is your roadmap, enabling you to create learning contexts that not only enhance academic achievement but also foster a love of learning. You will employ evidence–based strategies that cultivate essential 21st-century skills as you focus on empowering students to become ‘changemakers’ in their communities.

As a Lead Educator, you are instrumental in shaping the educational experiences of our students and cultivating a collaborative teaching and learning culture within our school. Your role aligns with our commitment to redefining education and our aspiration to embrace innovation in our approaches, processes, and applications. As you work collaboratively with all members of the learning community, you keep the learners’ growth and development at the forefront of what you do.

Qualifications and Experience

• A recognized bachelors degree in teaching, education or specialist related field of study.
• A minimum of three years successful full-time teaching experience in a K-12 school.
• A familiarity with the IPC or an inquiry-based learning approach is an advantage.
• International school teaching experience preferred.
• Curriculum and program development knowledge preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Familiarity with cognitive science-based teaching and learning is an advantage.

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about helping students to learn and grow.
• Able to make decisions in the best interests of children.
• Sound EQ, empathy and a strong understanding of self.
• Excited about working collaboratively in a learning-focused team.
• Possess a learning and growth mindset.
• Internationally minded and accepting of all people regardless of age, gender, sexual persuasion, culture or language.
• Creative and innovative in ideas and outlook.
• Sense of humour.
• Adaptable and flexible to the needs of colleagues, students, school and self.

Candidate can get more details on the scope of work via https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/upper-primary-lead-teacher-singapore-2242420.

Interested candidate can have their application submitted through https://app.schrole.com/#/connect/vacancy/4c2bf642-4def-4fa4-acbb-e3910769d224