Total 1 Internship therapist job vacancies in D26 Upper Thomson, Springleaf

Olive Tree Internship Program provides good grounding for teachers who aspire to help children with special needs as a career. You will learn practical skills and strategies in early intervention from a multi-disciplinary team including Psychologist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Behavioral Therapist, and Educational Therapist. We offer a varied job scope with plenty of opportunities to network with people from all walks of life. If you have the passion to work with children having special needs, we invite you to join us. This is on a volunteer basis that may lead to full time Educational Therapy position upon completion. Preferred date of commencement is 2 January 2025 or All Year Round

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree holder
• Fresh GCE “A” Level graduate or undergraduate in Polytechnic or University
• Fresh graduate and currently pursuing a Diploma in Polytechnics or Degree in Universities will be considered if they are seeking a career and training in the special education, psychology or social services sector
• Must be respectful and sensitive towards the clients
• Must be open-minded and wiling to learn and explore new things
• Experience teaching young children in a small group (4-6 kids) or classroom setting in a preschool / early childhood or enrichment center is an advantage
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as being a team player

Responsibilities:

• Assist the teachers during lessons, supervising the children in areas of feeding, grooming, toilet training and/or other daily living skills training sessions
• Assist in managing the children’s behavior using appropriate behavior management techniques
• Ensure safe arrival and departure of the children to the classroom
• Clerical duties associated with classroom activities, as well as the preparation of materials for classroom teaching.
• Maintain good rapport with the teachers, parents/caregivers and other staff members.
• May attend meetings and contribute positively and actively and support school events/ initiatives within school hours or otherwise.