Job Description for Student Mentor at IJHCC* Student Care Centres
IJHCC* Student Care Centres serve children and youth from diverse racial groups and religions. We provide after school care services that nurture and develop children in a holistic manner. If you have a passion and would like to support and touch the lives of young persons, in particular primary school children, do consider our Student Mentor role.
*The Infant Jesus Homes and Children’s Centres (IJHCC) is a registered charity organisation with IPC (Institution of a Public Character) status.
About The Role
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of primary school children in an after-school setting
• Create an environment where it is their home, away from home for the afternoon while their parents are at work. Inculcate IJ values of Truth, Justice, Freedom and Love
• Provide homework and life-skill supervision
• Plan and conduct social and recreational activities to nurture and develop students holistically -social, moral, emotional and intellectual aspects
• Handle administrative classroom management tasks
· Put together progress reports for the children
· Attend to parents enquiries and Engage parents where necessary
• Assist in implementing the program in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines, framework and philosophy of IJHCC
Technical Competency
• Ability to coach, engage and communicate with primary school children, in an age-appropriate nurturing manner
• Primary School literacy skills in English, Mathematics and ideally, Chinese
• Class Management using positive discipline techniques at all times
Core Competencies
• Nurturing and dedicated to the development and well-being of children
• Good communicator and able to build rapport
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Works well under pressure
• A team-player, who can align personal and corporate goals
• Mature, with objective to bring out the best in self and others
-Planning and Coordination Skills
Qualifications
• GCE ‘A’ Level and above preferably, or Minimally GCE 'O' Level with equivalent years of experience
• 1-2 years relevant experience preferred but we welcome mid-career switches as well
Employment Type
• Full-time/Part-Time
Working Hours
• Normal school term : 10am to 7pm
• School holidays : 7.30am to 4.30pm/ 10am to 7pm( Staggered Hours Roster)
