Roles & Responsibilities
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 learningImplement positive, robust classroom routines and practices that support student learning and engagementAssist 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 processes3. 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 studentWork in partnership with family members to support student learning across school, home and community4. Support Programme Administration
Maintain inventories of equipment, materials and suppliesManage administrative tasks as assigned by reporting officerWork with Advocacy and Community Engagement (ACE) to place and mentor volunteersWork with People and Culture (PC) team to mentor internsCandidate Requirements
Only Singaporeans and Permanent ResidentsPossesses a good Diploma or Degree, preferably in a related field, with a strong interest in the special needs communityService 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.
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