This is a position for individuals who have a passion for teaching, love working with young children, and believe in developing children to achieve competencies for future success. This position reports to the centre principal and works closely with center teachers.

Our Employees are given options to experience and impact various aspects of the business (curriculum, mentoring, admin and operations, and marketing) through our career advancement and rotation program. We have a detailed individualized framework and advocate a strong culture of support for our employees, which includes, but is not limited to, townhall meetings, employee engagement, and 1-on-1 discussions/check-ins.

Job Description

• Refine teaching and learning approaches aligned to Bright Kids curriculum
• Refine classroom management strategies and strategies to observe and document children’s learning
• Engage children meaningfully through the customization of curriculum and use of appropriate pedagogy
• Implement differentiated teaching and learning strategies to meet the diverse needs of children
• Inculcate the core values of Early Childhood Education through classroom activities and programmes
• Design quality learning environments
• Enhance trusting, respectful relationships with children through classroom curriculum and programmes
• Implement the appropriate course of action for the protection of children
• Adhere to health, safety, nutritional, and hygiene standards and procedures
• Strengthen home-centre partnerships
• Co-lead collaborative projects with community stakeholders
• Guide colleagues to engage in continuous learning and reflective practice
• Contribute to fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Contribute in fostering a culture of collaboration
• Uphold the Centre’s Vision, Mission and Values

华文幼儿老师主要负责照看孩子，激发孩子学习华文的热情。

• 使用适合幼儿发展的学习材料和资源设计优质的学习环境
• 具有积极的团队合作力；
• 记录和分析幼儿的学习和发展，以便更好地为设计教学策略
• 与家庭合作以确保家庭和中心之间看护和学习的连续性

Requirements

• Good O or A-level results
• Possess relevant Early Childhood Education Certification (DECCE-T/DPT)
• Able to plan and conduct lessons
• Singaporeans or PRs only
• Dance Choreography
• Effective communication and Teamwork
• Open-mindedness

NLCS (Singapore) is looking for enthusiastic, highly qualified and committed Mandarin Teacher (Maternity Cover), with an outstanding track record of success. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the development of a new school, drawing on the significant educational expertise and resources of NLCS International.

The successful appointee will teach Mandarin throughout the entire age range of the school, and across acquisition and first language pathways. All members of staff are expected to be involved in pastoral care within the school community, usually in the role of form tutor, and also to contribute actively to the extra-curricular life of the School.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The School expects all teaching staff, non‐teaching staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.

Teaching, learning & assessment

• Demonstrate passion for the subject and strive to engender the same in students.
• Plan and deliver lessons that inspire, motivate and challenge students whilst ensuring that they are fully prepared for assessment tasks and are able to make the progress expected of them.
• Encourage students to take a scholarly approach to their studies, fostering a love of learning and promoting the pursuit of their academic interests beyond the confines of the curriculum.
• Create and maintain an engaging, exciting classroom environment that encourages discussion, debate and collaboration between students.
• Ensure that students have an excellent understanding of the content outlined in departmental curriculum plans, and are able to apply it effectively.
• Build stretch and challenge into teaching at every opportunity.
• Use a variety of formative and summative assessment techniques to measure students’ progress and achievement, and inform teaching.
• Provide individualised support to students who are underperforming.
• Make effective and timely use of feedback (written, verbal and otherwise) to support students in understanding their current achievement levels and what they can do to improve them.
• Maintain high expectations of the quality of students’ work, liaising with the Head of Department and other relevant staff to implement support strategies for those who are underperforming.
• Maintain high expectations of students’ engagement and work ethic, liaising with the Head of Department and other relevant staff to implement support strategies for those who are not meeting them.
• Maintain high expectations of students’ behaviour, collegiality, attendance and punctuality, in line with School policy, ensuring that relevant procedures are followed if these are not met.
• Ensure that teaching fosters the development of students’ knowledge and use of academic English, implementing appropriate support strategies for EAL students.
• Implement classroom strategies prescribed by the Individual Needs Department for students with an Individual Needs Plan (INP).
• Adopt a positive and developmental approach to academic monitoring activities such as lesson observations, work scrutiny, learning walks and student voice.
• Assess, record and report on the attainment, effort and conduct of students in line with School and departmental assessment policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of departmental schemes of work and resources.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance through the School’s attendance system.
• Fulfil a teaching commitment in line with the School policy and allocation.

Pastoral care

• Act as form tutor to an assigned group of students and carry out that role in line with policy.
• Always consider students’ welfare and best interests, striving to promote both at all times.
• Develop strong relationships with students, providing guidance and support in both academic and pastoral matters.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents with a focus on supporting their child(ren)’s academic and personal development.

Enrichment

• Support the School’s academic enrichment programme by contributing to the McCabe Lecture series, supporting student-led academic societies and delivering taught enrichment sessions.
• Attend School events and activities as directed by the Principal and voluntarily support events such as trips, Arts Festival events, sports fixtures (home and away) and musical performances by students, after school and at weekends.
• Deliver co-curricular activities in line with School policy.
• Support the House Competition by attending events and encouraging student participation.

General responsibilities

• Play a full part in the life of the School, supporting its distinctive aims and ethos, and be prepared to actively participate and contribute to the community activities that exist within the School.
• Maintain familiarity with the School’s Guiding Statements, striving to embody and promote them at all times.
• Work effectively as part of a subject and pastoral team.
• Maintain high levels of professionalism and conduct, acting as a positive role model for students.
• Carry out supervision duties as per published duty rotas.
• Continue own professional development in relevant areas, including subject knowledge, pedagogy and others related to career and personal development goals.
• Attend assemblies, staff meetings and training sessions as per published calendars.
• Engage actively in the appraisal process.
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of academic and pastoral development plans, policy and practice.
• Treat all students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.
• Abide by the expectations laid out in the Academic Staff Handbook and the Staff Code of Conduct.
• Maintain familiarity with, and follow, all school policies.

Safeguarding

• Abide by the School safeguarding policy and keep abreast of any changes
• Have regard for, and promote, the need to safeguard students’ wellbeing, maintaining awareness of cultural differences and related matters when dealing with students.

Please note that incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NLCS (Singapore) believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success and that contributions should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.

Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee, nor NLCS (Singapore), to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the school, that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organisation.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The School expects all teaching staff, non‐teaching staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.

NLCS (Singapore) is looking for enthusiastic, highly qualified and inspirational Mandarin Assistant Teacher (Maternity Cover) for a February/ March 2024 start. Our Assistant Teachers form an essential part of our educational team. In regular curriculum time they support the teaching and learning that is directed by the Class Teacher, but they also take responsibility for the planning and teaching of our Mandarin Programme, under the guidance of an experienced whole-school Head of Mandarin. Successful applicants will need to be well qualified and highly committed professionals, possessing excellent language and literary skills.

Main Responsibilities:

Pastoral Care

• Demonstrate a positive and caring attitude towards every student
• Liaise with and support Class Teacher and Junior School Management Team in all matters pertaining to pastoral well-being, responsibility and strategy
• Supervise students in line with the school’s code of conduct for behaviour and discipline
• Complete student observations and feedback to the teacher, as necessary, in a range of formats
• Follow the school’s policies and procedures with regard to pastoral provision

Teaching

• Work alongside the Head of Mandarin in the design of the Mandarin Curriculum for the Early Years
• Responsibility for the day-to-day teaching of the Mandarin Curriculum

Curriculum

• Assist the teacher in the delivery of the taught curriculum, especially Numeracy and Literacy.
• Support students with developing and practising Mandarin conversation throughout the day
• Carry out planned curriculum tasks with individuals or groups under teacher instruction;
• Be aware of forward planning and events in the curriculum, contributing ideas as necessary;
• Supervise and support students in planned activities under teacher instruction;
• Listen to children read, using the appropriate skills
• Assess individual student’s sight words/ HFW spellings-monitor progress and set new words.

Organisation

• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining daily routines
• Anticipate the organisational needs of the class and act upon them
• Ensure the correct supply of stationery materials
• Liaise with parents around organisational issues
• Work with teacher to prepare resources for the class
• Maintain educational equipment used by the class, including care and hygiene

Classroom

• Support class teacher in creating and maintaining an attractive, tidy, stimulating and supportive learning environment, including displays and equipment
• Support class teacher in setting up and clearing away equipment and resources for students to access during the day and in specific activities

Communication

• Give regular feedback to the teacher on educational and pastoral issues
• Inform teacher of communication/letters from other departments
• Communicate confidently with teachers and their assistants across all key stages
• Ensure that letters to parents are distributed
• Communicate confidently and effectively with parents, referring to the teacher as required
• Deal with queries from other areas informing t,he teacher as required

General

• Work in areas of the school in other job-related tasks as circumstances require
• Maintain a standard of personal image in keeping with the classroom role.
• Maintain on-going professional development in accordance with the requirements of the school and maintain an accurate and up to date record of that professional development.

Safeguarding

• Abide by the school safeguarding policy and keep abreast of any changes

Qualifications/Skills

• You should possess a Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (Mandarin) and have valid teaching certification (L1 and/or L2) from ECDA.
• Ensure that your own educational philosophy aligns with the NLCS ethos and you should have a proven track record of outstanding Mandarin teaching and classroom practice.
• Previous experience of the UK National Curriculum would be an advantage but is not essential; of prime importance is the ability to motivate and inspire students in order to ensure that academic provision is consistently outstanding.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver mandarin curriculum is essential for this role.
• Available to start in February / March 2024 and commit for at least 4 months

Please note incomplete submissions will not be processed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Job Info:

• Basic: $2200 - $2900 + Performance Bonus
• Working Hour: Monday-Friday (40 Hours), Every Saturday, 9am to 1pm (4 Hours)
• Location: Thomson/Yishun

Job Scope:

• To guide and care for children
• Be committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development
• Prepare lesson plans and keep accurate records of each child's progress
• Be responsible for the upkeep of the classroom and the school's environment
• Build and maintain relationships with parents
• Participate in event management as well as marketing and sale activities
• Be passionate, creative, energetic and disciplined

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Job Info:

• Basic: $2200 - $2900 + Performance Bonus
• Working Hour: Monday-Friday (40 Hours), Every Saturday, 9am to 1pm (4 Hours)
• Location: Thomson/Yishun

Job Scope:

• To guide and care for children
• Be committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development
• Prepare lesson plans and keep accurate records of each child's progress
• Be responsible for the upkeep of the classroom and the school's environment
• Build and maintain relationships with parents
• Participate in event management as well as marketing and sale activities
• Be passionate, creative, energetic and disciplined

Please submit your updated resume by using the APPLY NOW BUTTON

By submitting your personal data and/or resume to us in connection with your job application, you will be deemed to have agreed and consented to us in collecting, using, retaining, and disclosing your personal data and/or resume to prospective employers for the purpose of the evaluating, processing and administration by company relating to this job application.

*We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates would be notified*

We wish you all the best in your career search.

You are welcome to visit our website at http://www.rkgroup.sg/

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