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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:
- Manage admission and initial screenings for potential clients
- Plan and implement evidence-based programmes or interventions to support the individual needs of the clients
- Planning, documentation and reporting of academic data/progress
- Creating individualized lesson-planning and IEPs with curriculum mapping and individually-design instruction
- Have behaviour and classroom management skills and is responsible for the safety and well-being of all students
- Behaviour Documentation and Reporting
- Update parents regarding sessions and progress after each session (text/photos/videos etc)
- Updating case notes post-sessions regularly and independently
- Maintain student records and communicate frequently with parents and school staff as needed
- Conduct team meetings with Allied Health Care Professionals such as Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, and Psychologist.
- Planning and implementation of social/emotional/behavioural Interventions
Job Requirements:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs) or equivalent
- Degree in Psychology and other relevant courses of study can be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with children (ages 18 months - 6 years) with learning disorders and/or disabilities
- Experience in Early Intervention Setting or with children with special needs would be an advantage
- Have a strong command of English and have good organizational skills
- Able to work independently and yet be a good team player
- Knowledge of AEPS would be an advantage
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
- Local Polytechnic Diploma (preferred)
Experience:
- working with Children: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person