Literacy Intervention Teacher (3 year contract)

Epworth Community Services is a Social Service Agency (SSA) that helps at-risk children and youths from needy and disadvantaged families. We want to create a better world for them so that they can develop their potential. Our work focuses on promoting the mental well-being of children and youths by building strong families and imparting skills for resilient living.

We are a registered charity, a full member of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and an Institution of a Public Character (IPC).

With a vision to enable Strong Families, Resilient Living, Beautiful Minds. Our work focuses on promoting and supporting the mental well-being of children and youths through building strong families, and by imparting abilities and skills for resilient living.

In Epworth, the diversity of our services provides many opportunities to match your professional and personal aspiration in the social service sector. We believe that people are our greatest asset and every individual has talent and ability that can be developed to their fullest potential.

Senior/Literacy Intervention Teacher

The Senior/Literacy Intervention Teacher provides literacy intervention to 5 to 12-year old students with learning challenges and disabilities to cope and remain in mainstream schools. This role is for a committed individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Job Responsibilities

• Teach primarily using the Orton-Gillingham approach
• Tailor individualised educational plan for each student based on his/her learning challenges
• Prepare appropriate teaching resources and materials
• Write annual educational progress report for each student
• Update parents regularly on their children's progress and to conduct the parent-teacher conference twice a year
• Plan and execute Kids Club programmes with other colleagues
• Update the manager and assistant manager on clients progress and development
• Collaborate with colleagues, Psychological Services and schools SEN-O on case management
• Handle students administrative matters
• Any other assigned duties and responsibilities

Job Requirements

• Available to work half a day on Saturdays
• Sound theoretical understanding of child development
• Passionate about working with children with learning needs
• Ability to engage and make strong student connections
• Good command of the English language, preferably bilingual
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to collaborate with corporate partners, schools and hospitals
• Degree, preferably in psychology, early childhood education or special needs education
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic IT knowledge and skills
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

Other Information

• Location of workplace: Bukit Batok and Jurong West
• Attractive remuneration package which comprises of fixed and variable bonuses

If you want to join us in making a difference in the lives of children and youths, do submit your application, and we will contact you for future opportunities. Your information will be kept in strict confidence.