XCL American Academy is seeking to recruit an experienced and passionate Inclusion Teacher to teach students from Pre-K to Grade 8. This is a full time 2 year contract position starting from 1 August 2024.
The key purpose of the role is to ensure that all pupils have equal access to the curriculum, and that appropriate adjustments and adaptations are made to ensure that learning objectives are met. This includes planning and delivering lessons, assessing pupils’ progress and providing individualised support to those who need it.
The Inclusion Teacher uses a range of teaching strategies, resources and accommodations to support the individual needs of students, including differentiated instructions and methodologies.
Preference will be given to teachers who have relevant experience in American Common Core Curriculum and , as well as a clear track record of teaching in international or American school settings in the area of supporting students with special learning needs.
Main Responsibilities
- Teachers should be willing to contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the School.
- Demonstrates professional ethics, international mindedness and the school’s mission.
- Adheres cooperatively to XCL policies and regulations, including duties, deadlines, programme requirements.
- Seeks clarification in case of lack of clarity in order to fully meet all expectations of the role and sets and maintains consistently high standards.
- Contribute to the development of curriculum and assessment documentation.
Person Specifications
- Preferred minimum 2 years of relevant experience from International School being an Inclusion Teacher.
- Undergraduate degree from a recognized university or college relevant to the subject taught.
- Candidates with recognised Certificates/ Diploma/ Postgraduate in Special Education/Early Intervention or other certifications relevant to the role will be preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of inclusive education.
- Genuine Passion to support children with learning needs.
- Teacher professional certification specific to applied position.
- Possess skills and attitudes aligned to the purpose, mission and vision of XCL American Academy (Singapore).
- Need clear eagerness, resilience and understanding to engage and collaborate in the development of a highly aspirational school.
- Have a demonstrated commitment to education and learning beyond the classroom.
- Be flexible and willing to take on new challenges.
- Individual's must be comfortable to share their vaccination reports and should meet the vaccination requirement in Singapore. Refer to https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/vaccination-requirements-as-a-condition-for-mom-passes for the latest requirements.
Application
Qualified candidates are welcome to apply for the position 16 February 2024.
About Us
XCL American Academy is the newest international school in Singapore and offers high-quality, rigorous, and accessible American education for children aged 2 – 14. The School successfully commenced its first academic year in August 2022, it proudly offers an affordable, high-quality American international program and experiences without compromising the quality of education, teachers or the breadth of the subjects provided at the school. We aspire to recruit employees that share and understand our mission to harness, guide and ignite the ‘Pioneering Spirit’ in every student. We encourage them to develop a challenger mindset and fulfill their potential while embracing the core American values of respect, honor, and courage. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment processes such as interviews, employment reference checks, identity and criminal record checks.
