Total 11 job vacancies by Rainbow Centre, Singapore

The Specialist, Learning Excellence leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of end-to-end learning and development (L&D) programs to build organisational competence and capability. The role is responsible for managing the organisation's learning and development framework, including competency-based training, coaching, and assessment programs, to address learning needs and drive continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

Competency Framework and Learning Needs Management

• Establish and maintain the structure of a master competency bank and frameworks for functional and leadership competencies
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to review and validate competencies against sector/national standards and RC's context
• Develop knowledge management policies and processes to ensure accessibility of competency information

Learning and Development Program Solutions

• Work closely with Rainbow Centre Training and Consultancy to identify and source suitable learning activities mapped to functional and leadership competencies
• Develop and implement organisation-wide L&D solutions, including people management, leadership coaching/mentorship, and emerging leader programs
• Promote awareness and engagement of staff towards the L&D solutions

Competency Integration Across HR Touchpoints

• Update job descriptions to be aligned with defined functional and leadership competencies
• Create interview guides for assessing candidates' suitability against competencies
• Collaborate with People and Culture team to refresh performance appraisal and promotion criteria to be competency-based

Project & Change Management

• Align key metrics and processes with the learning management system’s features, where necessary, perform enhancements to system
• Develop comprehensive learning and development project plans, that cover all project related areas such as scope management, time management, risk management, quality management, and change management
• Define service levels and requirements and engage stakeholders to achieve required standards and consistency

Develop Self & Others for Greater Impact

• Proactively seek learning/upskilling opportunities and set stretch goals to drive own professional development
• Proactively acquire knowledge, updates, and trends in relation to social service sector
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in the learning and development field

Job Holder Requirements

• Good Bachelor Degree in a relevant field such as Human Resource, Organizational Development, or Adult Education
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in learning and development, training, or talent management. Those with experience may be emplaced at Senior Specialist.
• Track record of leading and managing L&D projects and initiatives end-to-end
• Prior work experience in the social service sector would be an advantage
• Only Singaporeans and Permanent Residents

Service is at the heart of RC’s purpose and we seek to serve our clients with respect, dedication and compassion, understanding that we are entrusted by society to serve with excellence and the highest ethical standards. Join us if you share our passion and values.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure Student Learning & Development

• Evaluate and assess student needs to develop appropriate individualised learning objectives and outcomes, and for adopting and adapting instructional strategies and accommodations
• Design and create effective instructional plans, learning materials, and learning environments
• Facilitate the development of students with engaging, differentiated, evidence-based practices, independently and in team teaching
• Pro-actively facilitate and manage the students and learning environment to enhance motivation and behaviour, and opportunities for learning
• Provide physically, emotionally and socially-safe relationships and environments for enhancing care and facilitating of learning for the students
• Monitor, assess, record and report on the progress and attainment of learning by students

Collaborate for Optimal Student Learning & Development

• Deploy and lead the use of transdisciplinary approach for effective planning, coordination and execution of development strategies
• Work with parents, family, caregivers, community partners, and relevant stakeholders for contextualization and generalization of learning at the learner’s home and community
• Collaborate with parents, family, caregivers and relevant stakeholders for a family-centered planning for learning and life goals, continuing development, and preparation for future life stages

Develop Self & Innovate for Greater Impact

• Engage in self-reflective practice and supervision for improved professional practice; Coaches teachers who teach in the same session
• Participate in initiatives that improve and innovate processes to enhance the learning and development of the students, and the functioning of the organisation

Job Holder Requirements:

• Possess a Diploma/Degree in related field of study (Psychology, Social Work, Human Services) and have completed SDESN
• At least 2 years working in an early intervention setting
• Able to handle the physical demands of the role, such as lifting and carrying the students and equipment, and cleaning and maintaining equipment and facilities.
• Only Singaporeans and Permanent Residents

Key Responsibilities:

Provide Curriculum & Instructional Excellence

• Co-plan lessons and design activities and resources to carry out the lessons effectively.
• Deliver lessons and meaningful activities with appropriate teaching and learning approaches to meet learning needs of students with different profiles
• Adopt developmentally appropriate materials and resources to create quality learning environment
• Implement appropriate modes of assessment, independently or under supervision, to evaluate student needs to develop appropriate individualised learning objectives and outcomes, and for adopting and adapting instructional strategies and accommodations

Facilitate Holistic Student Development

• Build a strong relationship with students by demonstrating care, concern and encouragement so as to build a physically, emotionally and socially-safe environments to enhance motivation and behaviour, and opportunities for learning
• Deliver interventions using appropriate, methods, tools and assistive technologies to support learning under supervision
• Implement positive, robust classroom routines and practices that support student learning and engagement
• Assist teachers and allied professionals to implement student behavioural plans and collect and monitor data and to support interventions

Collaborate for Optimal Student Learning & Development

• Work in partnership with allied professionals and appropriate other internal stakeholders for effective planning and execution of development strategies for the student
• Work in partnership with family members to support student learning across school, home and community
• Assist with the coordination of community stakeholders, volunteers and social service providers to support the implementation of programmes and services

Programme Administration

• Maintain inventories of equipment, materials and supplies
• Manage administrative tasks as assigned by reporting officer

Engage Partners and Stakeholders

• Support the implementation of the Centre initiatives, family and community initiatives and programmes
• Identify areas for improvements for family and community programmes and initiatives
• Support the development of outreach activities to create awareness on the Centre programmes and services

Job Holder Requirements:

• Possess a Diploma/Degree in related field of study (Psychology, Social Work, Human Services)
• Candidates currently enrolled into SDESN or have relevant work experience will have an added advantage
• Able to handle the physical demands of the role, such as lifting and carrying the students and equipment, and cleaning and maintaining equipment and facilities.
• Only Singaporeans and Permanent Residents

Working under the guidance of trained educators, Assistant Teachers contribute to the quality learning experiences for our students, and support in the curriculum delivery to help our students to acquire valuable skills and knowledge. Assistant Teachers also foster partnerships with parents and participate in the building of a more inclusive community involving various stakeholders, in the endeavour for Good Lives for our students.

Our Rainbow Centre Special Education Programme caters to students with multiple disabilities and autism spectrum disorder, aged from 7 to 18 years. With RC, you can expect a rewarding career in Special Education, making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities.

Assistant Teachers will receive mentorship and training to take on teaching responsibilities, including a potential nomination to complete a sponsored Diploma in Special Education (DISE) offered by the National Institute of Education (NIE).

Critical Work Functions

1. Provide Curriculum & Instructional Excellence

• Work with teachers to plan lessons, design activities and prepare lesson resources for effective teaching and learning
• Under guidance of Teacher/Senior Teacher, deliver lessons using evidence-based pedagogy and meaningful activities, to meet the educational needs of individual students
• Implement appropriate modes of assessment, under supervision, to evaluate student needs for development of appropriate individualised learning objectives and outcomes, and for adopting and adapting instructional strategies and accommodations.
• Assist teachers in data collection to understand student profiles and monitor student progress so as to provide suitable feedback and implement suitable instructional support to close gaps and write student learning reports

2. Facilitate Holistic Student Development

• Build a strong relationship with students by demonstrating care, concern and encouragement so as to build a physically, emotionally and socially-safe environment to enhance students’ motivation and behaviour, and opportunities for learning
• Implement positive, robust classroom routines and practices that support student learning and engagement
• Assist teachers and allied professionals to implement student behavioural plans and collect and monitor data to support interventions.
• Assist teachers to manage emergency situations to resolve any immediate safety concerns and implement required processes

3. Collaborate for Optimal Student Learning & Development

• Work in partnership with allied professionals and appropriate other internal stakeholders for effective planning and execution of development strategies for the student
• Work in partnership with family members to support student learning across school, home and community

4. Support Programme Administration

• Maintain inventories of equipment, materials and supplies
• Manage administrative tasks as assigned by reporting officer
• Work with Advocacy and Community Engagement (ACE) to place and mentor volunteers
• Work with People and Culture (PC) team to mentor interns

Candidate Requirements

• Only Singaporeans and Permanent Residents
• Possesses a good Diploma or Degree, preferably in a related field, with a strong interest in the special needs community

Service is at the heart of RC’s purpose and we seek to serve our clients with respect, dedication and compassion, understanding that we are entrusted by society to serve with excellence and the highest ethical standards. Join us if you share our passion and values.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure Student Learning & Development

• Evaluate and assess student needs to develop appropriate individualised learning objectives and outcomes, and for adopting and adapting instructional strategies and accommodations
• Design and create effective instructional plans, learning materials, and learning environments
• Facilitate the development of students with engaging, differentiated, evidence-based practices, independently and in team teaching
• Pro-actively facilitate and manage the students and learning environment to enhance motivation and behaviour, and opportunities for learning
• Provide physically, emotionally and socially-safe relationships and environments for enhancing care and facilitating of learning for the students
• Monitor, assess, record and report on the progress and attainment of learning by students

Collaborate for Optimal Student Learning & Development

• Deploy and lead the use of transdisciplinary approach for effective planning, coordination and execution of development strategies
• Work with parents, family, caregivers, community partners, and relevant stakeholders for contextualization and generalization of learning at the learner’s home and community
• Collaborate with parents, family, caregivers and relevant stakeholders for a family-centered planning for learning and life goals, continuing development, and preparation for future life stages

Develop Self & Innovate for Greater Impact

• Engage in self-reflective practice and supervision for improved professional practice; Coaches teachers who teach in the same session
• Participate in initiatives that improve and innovate processes to enhance the learning and development of the students, and the functioning of the organisation

Job Holder Requirements:

• Possess a Diploma/Degree in related field of study (Psychology, Social Work, Human Services) and have completed SDESN
• At least 2 years working in an early intervention setting
• Able to handle the physical demands of the role, such as lifting and carrying the students and equipment, and cleaning and maintaining equipment and facilities.
• Only Singaporeans and Permanent Residents

Rainbow Centre envisions a world where persons with disabilities live Good Lives – lives that are empowered and thriving.

Our special schools at Rainbow Centre aim to enable students with disabilities to develop to their fullest potential so that they can achieve their highest level of independence and lead thriving lives.

Reporting to the Senior Teacher (ST) and working under the guidance of the Teacher(s), the Assistant Learning Facilitator supports the Teachers to provide quality learning experiences for students and support the best deliverance of the curriculum.

Those with experience will be appointed as Learning Facilitators.

Critical Work Functions:

1. Support Curriculum & Instructional Excellence

• Co-plan lessons with teachers by participating in discussions and contributing ideas and suggestions for lessons and behaviour support and carry out learning activities
• Assist teachers to prepare the learning environments, including preparing materials and resources for teaching and learning
• Work with teachers to maintain the classroom environment, facilities and other resources for maximum engagement of students in their learning
• Assist students, individually or in groups, during lesson delivery and help to present or reinforce learning concepts in accordance to lesson planning
• Assist with the health, medical, safety and daily living needs of the students

2. Support Holistic Student Development

• Provide physically, emotionally and socially-safe relationships and environments to enhance motivation and behaviour, and opportunities for learning
• Build a strong relationship with students by exhibiting care, concern and encouragement
• Assist teachers in observing students to collect data for monitoring individualised learning objectives and student progress in learning and behaviour outcomes
• Under teacher supervision, carry out behavioural intervention plans and support in managing student behaviours

3. Support Programme Administration

• Assist Teacher in maintaining inventories of equipment, materials and supplies

4. Collaborate for Optimal Student Learning and Development

• Work in partnership with allied professionals and appropriate other internal stakeholders for effective planning and execution of development strategies for the student
• Participate in various organisational and school initiatives and/or events

5. Develop Self for Greater Impact

• Review and reflect on teaching work so as to seek improvement in professional competencies
• Support Curriculum & Instructional Excellence

Candidate Requirements

• Only Singaporeans and Permanent Residents
• A Higher NITEC in related field and experience with students with disabilities is preferred but not mandatory.
• Teaching students with disabilities can be physically demanding – you may be lifting and carrying students and equipment and will be expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility.
• At all times, the Learning Facilitator must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of students

Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Teacher is responsible for providing quality learning experiences for students through the best deliverance of the curriculum.

To this end, the postholder guides the teaching team, partners with family members, allied professionals, community and other relevant stakeholders, engages in reflective practice and continuously seeks to innovate and enhance teaching and learning practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide Curriculum & Instructional Excellence

• Plan engaging and well-paced lessons taking account of the diverse learner profiles of students
• Deliver lessons using evidence-based pedagogy and meaningful activities, to meet the educational needs of individual students
• Pro-actively facilitate and manage the students and learning environment to enhance motivation and behaviour, and opportunities for learning

Facilitate Holistic Student Development

• Build a strong relationship with students, providing physically, emotionally and socially-safe relationships and environments for enhancing care and facilitating of learning for the students
• Formulate data-based, student-centered IEP/ITP process for all students, and support their attainment of IEP/ITP goals through appropriate strategies implemented in partnership with families/caregivers, allied professionals and other relevant stakeholders
• Design and implement positive, robust classroom routines and practices to create and maintain a safe and conducive learning environment as well as foster student development and well-being

Collaborate for Optimal Student Learning & Development

• Work in partnership with allied professionals and appropriate other internal stakeholders for effective planning and execution of development strategies for the student
• Work in partnership with family members to support student learning across school, home and community
• Manage communications with families to support students and/or school initiatives

Contribute to Programme Development and Quality

• Maintain and monitor client records related to programme utilization in accordance to organisational and professional requirements.
• Ensure that the health and safety policy is adhered to and all equipment are properly and safely stored and maintained for safe use.
• Assist in a CCA to enhance students’ learning experiences

Job Holder Requirements

• Only Singaporean and Permanent Residents
• Have attained Diploma in Special Education (DISE) conferred by NIE
• Registered teacher with Ministry of Education
• At least 2 years’ experience in a special education setting

The Specialist, Learning Excellence leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of end-to-end learning and development (L&D) programs to build organisational competence and capability. The role is responsible for managing the organisation's learning and development framework, including competency-based training, coaching, and assessment programs, to address learning needs and drive continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

Competency Framework and Learning Needs Management

• Establish and maintain the structure of a master competency bank and frameworks for functional and leadership competencies
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to review and validate competencies against sector/national standards and RC's context
• Develop knowledge management policies and processes to ensure accessibility of competency information

Learning and Development Program Solutions

• Work closely with Rainbow Centre Training and Consultancy to identify and source suitable learning activities mapped to functional and leadership competencies
• Develop and implement organisation-wide L&D solutions, including people management, leadership coaching/mentorship, and emerging leader programs
• Promote awareness and engagement of staff towards the L&D solutions

Competency Integration Across HR Touchpoints

• Update job descriptions to be aligned with defined functional and leadership competencies
• Create interview guides for assessing candidates' suitability against competencies
• Collaborate with People and Culture team to refresh performance appraisal and promotion criteria to be competency-based

Project & Change Management

• Align key metrics and processes with the learning management system’s features, where necessary, perform enhancements to system
• Develop comprehensive learning and development project plans, that cover all project related areas such as scope management, time management, risk management, quality management, and change management
• Define service levels and requirements and engage stakeholders to achieve required standards and consistency

Develop Self & Others for Greater Impact

• Proactively seek learning/upskilling opportunities and set stretch goals to drive own professional development
• Proactively acquire knowledge, updates, and trends in relation to social service sector
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in the learning and development field

Job Holder Requirements

• Good Bachelor Degree in a relevant field such as Human Resource, Organizational Development, or Adult Education
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in learning and development, training, or talent management. Those with experience may be emplaced at Senior Specialist.
• Track record of leading and managing L&D projects and initiatives end-to-end
• Prior work experience in the social service sector would be an advantage
• Only Singaporeans and Permanent Residents

Service is at the heart of RC’s purpose and we seek to serve our clients with respect, dedication and compassion, understanding that we are entrusted by society to serve with excellence and the highest ethical standards. Join us if you share our passion and values.

Join us in building inclusive communities, where persons with disabilities are empowered and thriving!

We have current openings for Assistant Teachers in our Special Education Schools.

Working under the guidance of trained educators, Assistant Teachers contribute to the quality learning experiences for our students, and support in the curriculum delivery to help our students to acquire valuable skills and knowledge. Assistant Teachers also foster partnerships with parents and participate in the building of a more inclusive community involving various stakeholders, in the endeavour for Good Lives for our students.

Our Rainbow Centre Special Education Programme caters to students with multiple disabilities and autism spectrum disorder, aged from 7 to 18 years. With RC, you can expect a rewarding career in Special Education, making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities.

Assistant Teachers will receive mentorship and training to take on teaching responsibilities, including a potential nomination to complete a sponsored Diploma in Special Education (DISE) offered by the National Institute of Education (NIE).

Critical Work Functions

1. Provide Curriculum & Instructional Excellence

• Work with teachers to plan lessons, design activities and prepare lesson resources for effective teaching and learning
• Under guidance of Teacher/Senior Teacher, deliver lessons using evidence-based pedagogy and meaningful activities, to meet the educational needs of individual students
• Implement appropriate modes of assessment, under supervision, to evaluate student needs for development of appropriate individualised learning objectives and outcomes, and for adopting and adapting instructional strategies and accommodations.
• Assist teachers in data collection to understand student profiles and monitor student progress so as to provide suitable feedback and implement suitable instructional support to close gaps and write student learning reports

2. Facilitate Holistic Student Development

• Build a strong relationship with students by demonstrating care, concern and encouragement so as to build a physically, emotionally and socially-safe environment to enhance students’ motivation and behaviour, and opportunities for learning
• Implement positive, robust classroom routines and practices that support student learning and engagement
• Assist teachers and allied professionals to implement student behavioural plans and collect and monitor data to support interventions.
• Assist teachers to manage emergency situations to resolve any immediate safety concerns and implement required processes

3. Collaborate for Optimal Student Learning & Development

• Work in partnership with allied professionals and appropriate other internal stakeholders for effective planning and execution of development strategies for the student
• Work in partnership with family members to support student learning across school, home and community

4. Support Programme Administration

• Maintain inventories of equipment, materials and supplies
• Manage administrative tasks as assigned by reporting officer
• Work with Advocacy and Community Engagement (ACE) to place and mentor volunteers
• Work with People and Culture (PC) team to mentor interns

Candidate Requirements

Possesses a good Diploma or Degree, preferably in a related field, with a strong interest in the special needs community.

Service is at the heart of RC’s purpose and we seek to serve our clients with respect, dedication and compassion, understanding that we are entrusted by society to serve with excellence and the highest ethical standards. Join us if you share our passion and values.

Rainbow Centre envisions a world where persons with disabilities live Good Lives – lives that are empowered and thriving.

Our special schools at Rainbow Centre aim to enable students with disabilities to develop to their fullest potential so that they can achieve their highest level of independence and lead thriving lives.

Reporting to the Senior Teacher (ST) and working under the guidance of the Teacher(s), the Assistant Learning Facilitator supports the Teachers to provide quality learning experiences for students and support the best deliverance of the curriculum.

Those with experience will be appointed as Learning Facilitators.

Critical Work Functions:

1. Support Curriculum & Instructional Excellence

• Co-plan lessons with teachers by participating in discussions and contributing ideas and suggestions for lessons and behaviour support and carry out learning activities
• Assist teachers to prepare the learning environments, including preparing materials and resources for teaching and learning
• Work with teachers to maintain the classroom environment, facilities and other resources for maximum engagement of students in their learning
• Assist students, individually or in groups, during lesson delivery and help to present or reinforce learning concepts in accordance to lesson planning
• Assist with the health, medical, safety and daily living needs of the students

2. Support Holistic Student Development

• Provide physically, emotionally and socially-safe relationships and environments to enhance motivation and behaviour, and opportunities for learning
• Build a strong relationship with students by exhibiting care, concern and encouragement
• Assist teachers in observing students to collect data for monitoring individualised learning objectives and student progress in learning and behaviour outcomes
• Under teacher supervision, carry out behavioural intervention plans and support in managing student behaviours

3. Support Programme Administration

• Assist Teacher in maintaining inventories of equipment, materials and supplies

4. Collaborate for Optimal Student Learning and Development

• Work in partnership with allied professionals and appropriate other internal stakeholders for effective planning and execution of development strategies for the student
• Participate in various organisational and school initiatives and/or events

5. Develop Self for Greater Impact

• Review and reflect on teaching work so as to seek improvement in professional competencies
• Support Curriculum & Instructional Excellence

A rewarding career in Early Intervention, making a difference in the lives of students with special needs.

We are looking for Learning Facilitators for our Early Intervention Team in Margaret Drive and Yishun Park, which caters to students 6 years old and under, on a short-term basis. The Learning Facilitator is part of the early intervention teaching team and works under the guidance of experienced educators to provide quality learning experiences for students and support the best deliverance of the curriculum.

You will work under the guidance of experienced educators to provide quality learning experiences for students and support the best deliverance of the curriculum. This is achieved through assisting in the implementation of lessons, supporting the students’ learning through various learning intervention and behaviour management strategies.

Those without relevant experience will be appointed Assistant Learning Facilitator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing teaching materials, resources and setting up the environment.
• Providing support to early interventionists in classroom learning and facilitate student learning and development.
• Working within a team of different professionals to plan and support implementation of intervention approaches and strategies, as well as preparing documentation and reports as required.
• Supporting and participating in programme-wide initiatives and activities that innovate and improve processes for the development of students and the functioning of the organization.
• This is an entry position for individuals passionate about teaching students with disabilities. On-the-job training and in-service training programmes will be provided.