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.
Reports 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
Kindly note that only applications submitted via the given job link will be considered. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified
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Cons: Communication between the staff sometimes has an issue
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