Responsibilities Teach I Can Read Literacy courses :
- Working with children between the ages of 2.5 to 12 years old
- Teaching pre-reading skills to children using the I Can Read system
- Teaching reading and comprehension skills using the I Can Read system
- Conducting ad hoc replacement lessons and one-to-one lessons
- Teaching I Can Read affiliated programmes
- Teaching writing skills, including grammar, editing and publishing
- Teaching oral presentation and communication skills
- Helping children develop social skills and positive classroom behaviour
- Using I Can Read’s positive reinforcement for classroom management
Conduct Assessments :
Conducting initial assessments for all prospective studentsRegularly assessing students during classes to monitor individual progressWorking alongside the assessment team to ensure smooth running of open house eventsDiscussing with parents the assessment outcomes, advising the most suitable course for their child and explaining I Can Read’s methodologyCommunication :
Maintaining regular open communication with parents, through informal, formal and scheduled parent-teacher meetings. In addition, communication may also be via email and phone calls using the centre’s computer / phone in agreement with the Operations ManagerKeeping attendance logs for all classes taught and updating the Operations Management when a student is ready for promotionAttending regular Learning Centre Team meetings; this may also include taking of meeting minutesUpdating progress sheets, complete term reports and Accident and Incident reports as requiredContribute to Student Growth and Retention :
Increasing sign-ups through competently conducted assessmentsMaximising and maintaining high student retention rates through effective delivery of the I Can Read pedagogy and regular updates to the parentsAny other duties :
Conducting ad hoc parent-teacher meetings and briefingsAttending additional training if and when requiredAssisting with ad hoc dutiesCompleting centre academic audits if requiredUpdating the Learning Centre Team on any damages within the centreHelping the centre team to keep classrooms tidy and stocked with the required materials and stationeryRequirements :
Degree-level qualifications, preferably in Teaching / Education / Early Childhood / Studies / English / English Literature or LinguisticsDiploma-level qualifications must be in a relevant field such as Teaching / Education / Early Childhood Studies / English Language / English Literature or LinguisticsEnglish speaker with a universally recognisable accent and a strong command of the English LanguageAt least two years of related teaching experience, or similarAn enthusiasm for teaching young childrenStrong communication and interpersonal skillsThe ability to work well with co-teachers, and Learning Centre ManagementThe ability to operate with a high level of integrity and professionalism