Job Description:The Early Intervention for Children (EIC) Services helps equip children with motor, communication, social, self-help and cognitive skills. THK EIC involves structuring classes around small groups encompassing early childhood special education, social work and therapy support services to stimulate their adaptive functioning and school readiness skills.The main responsibility of the Assistant Teachers are to support teachers in achieving the Centre and programme goals in close partnership with the Therapists, Social Workers, Psychology Associates, Administrative Staff and Families of the children.Reports to the Principal Lead Teacher and/ or Senior Teacher.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Assist Lead Teachers to:
Co-teach an effective education programme for the class to meet every child's IEP.
Brainstorm and plan activities to support students' learning
Prepare teaching resources
Ensure students are well supervised during contact time in the centre /classroom.
Manage students' behavior
Carry out recommended therapeutic interventions.
Receive and discharge the students before and after class
Maintain a clean, tidy, safe and conducive learning environment e.g. tidying up the classroom after class
Supervise the Teacher Aides under their charge
Attend workshops and in-service training
Maintain good communication with parents and make each parent feel at ease with/ at the programme
Qualifications:
Diploma in a related field i.e. Psychology, Early Childhood, Social Work, Special Needs
Have relevant work experience in teaching children between age 0 - 6 in Early Childhood or Early Intervention settings
Other Information:
Mature, independent, creative, flexible thinking and able to motivate children
Good people skills
Able to work independently
Has strong understanding of the diverse cultures and races
Has patience, love, passion & commitment in the education of & nurturing young children and empowering the families
Valid First Aid Certificate
Keen to develop professionally
Click here (https://youtu.be/LZEqoBOeLTw) to find out what our Teachers have to say!About Us:THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission - To Serve Mankind - to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.
