COMPANY DESCRIPTION

MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.

Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.

MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 850 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs’ lifespan.

These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit www.minds.org.sg.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in creating clean, safe and conducive learning environment which promotes student learning and development
• Assist teachers in preparing and producing learning materials
• Assist and guide students in carrying out instructions and activities during lessons
• Build a strong relationship with students by exhibiting care, concern and encouragement
• Support teachers in determining individualised goals for each student to enhance their development
• Assist teachers in data collection to understand student profiles and monitor progress
• Implement students behavioural plans and support in managing student behaviours under teacher supervision
• Proactively engage in professional development activities to facilitate ongoing knowledge and skills development

• GCE 'N' Levels or GCE ‘O’ Levels 3 credits

• Passionate about each child's personal growth and open to new and innovative methods of teaching
• Able to work with children/youth ranging from 7 - 18 years of age with one or more learning difficulties
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work in a team with social workers, therapist and other teaching colleagues

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson content and teaching environment.
• Supervise daily activities at the Student Care center.
• Provide guidance and homework supervision to a class of primary school children in their homework and spelling.
• Implement creative ideas, activities, and stimulating lessons and encourage students’ participation in classroom activities.
• Ensure classroom discipline and safety of children under your care.
• Address and counsel student behavior as needed.
• Maintain an atmosphere of safety, learning, and fun.
• Work with the church ministries on enrichment activities & programs.

Requirements:

• Minimum O Level with English Grade C6 or better
• At least 1 year relevant experience working in a similar capacity within a student care setting
• WSQ Student-Care Certified or equivalent
• Student care / tutoring experience is an advantage
• Patient and passionate about teaching children
• Friendly and cheerful with good interpersonal skills and organization skills
• Higher education level and working experience will be an advantage

Your primary responsibility would be to conduct 1-to-1 Applied Behaviour Analysis sessions for preschool and school-age students.

Key Responsibilities

Daily:

1. Take data of students’ learning each session.
2. Take behavioural data of students.
3. Analyze data to refine subsequent teaching methodologies to best suit students’ learning needs.

Weekly:

1. Document students’ learning using videos.
2. Attend case management meetings.
3. Design teaching resources to support students’ acquisition of IEP goals.

Monthly:

1. Select videos and write informative captions to send to parents.

Quarterly:

1. Develop IEPs.
2. Write progress reports.

Skills & Qualifications

Fresh polytechnic graduates from Early Childhood/Psychology programs are welcome to apply.

Applicants must possess a good command of written and spoken language.

Aptitude

1. Adopts an educational philosophy which believes that all students can learn with effective teaching methodologies.
2. Highly motivated to improve the learning and performance of students.
3. Possesses a positive attitude towards frequent performance feedback.
4. Independent and self-directed.

Key Info

1. 3-month probationary period.
2. Flexi-work schedule may be arranged to accommodate your evolving personal or study commitments if necessary.

Your primary responsibility would be to conduct 1-to-1 Applied Behaviour Analysis sessions for preschool and school-age students.

Key Responsibilities

Daily:

1. Take data of students’ learning each session.
2. Take behavioural data of students.
3. Analyze data to refine subsequent teaching methodologies to best suit students’ learning needs.

Weekly:

1. Document students’ learning using videos.
2. Attend case management meetings.
3. Design teaching resources to support students’ acquisition of IEP goals.

Monthly:

1. Select videos and write informative captions to send to parents.

Quarterly:

1. Develop IEPs.
2. Write progress reports.

Skills & Qualifications

Fresh polytechnic graduates from Early Childhood/Psychology programs are welcome to apply.

Applicants must possess a good command of written and spoken language.

Aptitude

1. Adopts an educational philosophy which believes that all students can learn with effective teaching methodologies.
2. Highly motivated to improve the learning and performance of students.
3. Possesses a positive attitude towards frequent performance feedback.
4. Independent and self-directed.

Key Info

1. 3-6 month probationary period.
2. Flexi-work schedule may be arranged to accommodate your evolving personal or study commitments if necessary.