Learning Support Educator

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities

Ang Mo Kio, Singapore
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

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.Job DescriptionReports to the Senior Learning Support Educator, and/or DS-LS Programme Manager.The LSEd is the key professional in LS. A preschool teacher by training, the LSEd serves as a resource in supporting children with mild developmental/ learning needs in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) landscape.The LSEd's key roles would include (using the tools prescribed by ECDA):

Screen children flagged with learning and developmental issues by classroom teachers, using the prescribed screening tools
Present screening outcomes at Case Filter Meetings
Create the IEP for the child, in consultation with relevant clinicians, and follow through with the goals sets
Conduct LS based on the needs of the child and intensity required for each package
Provide in-class support to children receiving DS or LS packages
Ensure IEP goals set are achieved and strategies generalised back into the classroom
Complete EOI report at end of LS cycle
Conduct post-screening for children who have completed DS or LS packages
Liaise with preschool teachers, parents, and other professionals in the multidisciplinary team e.g. Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers etc.
Complete reports in a timely manner
Attend trainings conducted by KKH

Qualifications

Minimum relevant diploma in ECE, e.g. Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (Teaching) and DECCET

Other Information

2 to 3 years of working experience in the early childhood sector

Required Training

Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Learning Support (SDELS) or be open for company sponsorship of the SDELS upon entry
Good people skills and can communicate professionally and effectively
Good presentation skills
Timely reporting, good with paperwork
Adaptable to changes
Team player
Able to work independently
Have some understanding of the diverse cultures and races
Has patience and commitment in the education of & nurturing young children and empowering the families
Keen to develop professionally

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