Teacher Aide (Locum)

About Us

MindChamps PreSchool (“MindChamps”) is the only preschool globally to nurture children with the Champion Mindset, as researched by the renowned neuroscientist Professor Emeritus Allan Snyder, Fellow of the Royal Society.

Founded in Sydney in 1998, with the goal of filling the gaps that exist in global education, MindChamps began as a research institute using research from the areas of Education, Psychology and Neuroscience to better understand how the learning brain grows and develops, and expertise from the world of Theatre to understand how to better engage the young learner and ‘lead the imagination’.

MindChamps PreSchool is also the only early learning organisation in the world to offer programmes based on the revolutionary 3-Mind model of education: The Champion Mind instills peseverance and confidence; The Learning Mind promotes academic excellence; and the Creative Mind frees the imagination and inspires concept creation, enabling our chldren to face a rapidly changing world with 100% Respect and Zero Fear. This 3-Mind model was introduced in the 2007 book The 3-Mind Revolution, co-authored by David and Brian Caswell, MindChamps’ Dean of Research and Programme Development.

MindChamps unique, research-based ‘S.M.I.L.E.S.’ philosophy (Sensory, the Motor, the Intellectual, the Emotional and Social) is a holistic approach to education that encourages children to think outside of the box, supporting their overall development in the best way possible. Our research-backed and internationally validated curriculum and pedagogy has been developed by global leaders in 4 Domains of Education, Psychology, Science and Theatre

MindChamps has won Influential Brands® Top Brand for eight consecutive years as well as been voted the No. 1 Premium PreSchool Brand by parents in a public survey conducted by Influential Brands® for 8 years in a row.

Since its inception in Singapore in 2008, MindChamps PreSchool has has grown from point zero to achieving the number one brand position in the highly competitive Singapore premium preschool space, with a market share of 38.5%. It now has 86 centres globally, with preschools in Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Myanmar.

MindChamps has the distinction of being the only preschool listed on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange in 2017 and has been hailed by New York Times and Wall Street Journal No. 1 bestselling author Dr Joseph A. Michelli as a “global education movement of the 21st century”.

Why work for us?

• Competitive salary package
• We value training + development - funded teachers’ training (Up to 200hrs) for academic staff
• Comprehensive support from a dedicated management support team - as a global brand, we have support staff that can help with many administrative tasks
• Global career Opportunity with centres spread across 6 countries in the Asia Pacific
• Internal career Development Opportunities - Including cross-function or cross centre deployment
• Quarterly Recognition and rewards - believe in recognizing our team for hard work!

Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and implementing the programmes for children.
• To assist main class teacher in managing challenging children using appropriate behavioural strategies.
• To be able to assist in teaching appropriate mealtime behaviour and supervise play times.
• To assist the main class teachers in toileting needs of the children. (Bringing the children to the toilet)
• To assist in administrative areas such as typing out various reports (e.g. IEP, Progress Report, Educational Report) to support the main teacher.
• To be able to provide input on children’s progress during case conferences or at any other discussion points.
• Assist with planning, share ideas and exchange feedback with the entire team at least once a month.
• Prepare age and developmentally appropriate teaching aids.
• Evaluate and maintain records of children’s development.
• To render basic first aid as and when necessary.
• Responsible for the upkeep of teaching resources, prepare art and craft materials, arrangement, appearance, decorations, and learning environment of the classroom.
• Use positive discipline techniques at all times.
• Maintain and build relationships with children and parents.

Job Requirements:

• Certification in Early Childhood Care & Education or Special Needs Education is an advantage.
• Passionate about working with children with special needs.
• Creative and inspiring with loving energy.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Be familiar with all working curriculum documents, handbooks and policy manuals.
• Knowledge in educational development.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Local Polytechnic Diploma (preferred)

Experience:

• workng with Children: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person