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Are you interested in working for a dynamic company that helps spread literacy around the world? I Can Read is a fun and rewarding place to work with upward mobility.
I Can Read (Singapore) has adopted the Tripartite Standards, and has committed to be a fair and progressive employer.
TEACHER
Responsibilities
Teach I Can Read Literacy courses:
- Working with children between the ages of 2.5 to 12 years old
- Teaching pre-reading skills to children using the I Can Read system
- Teaching reading and comprehension skills using the I Can Read system
- Conducting ad hoc replacement lessons and one-to-one lessons
- Teaching I Can Read affiliated programmes
- Teaching writing skills, including grammar, editing and publishing
- Teaching oral presentation and communication skills
- Helping children develop social skills and positive classroom behaviour
- Using I Can Read’s positive reinforcement for classroom management
Conduct Assessments:
- Conducting initial assessments for all prospective students
- Regularly assessing students during classes to monitor individual progress
- Working alongside the assessment team to ensure smooth running of open house events
- Discussing with parents the assessment outcomes, advising the most suitable course for their child and explaining I Can Read’s methodology
Communication:
- Maintaining regular open communication with parents, through informal, formal and scheduled parent-teacher meetings. In addition, communication may also be via email and phone calls using the centre’s computer/phone in agreement with the Operations Manager
- Keeping attendance logs for all classes taught and updating the Operations Management when a student is ready for promotion
- Attending regular Learning Centre Team meetings; this may also include taking of meeting minutes
- Updating progress sheets, complete term reports and Accident and Incident reports as required
Contribute to Student Growth and Retention:
- Increasing sign-ups through competently conducted assessments
- Maximising and maintaining high student retention rates through effective delivery of the I Can Read pedagogy and regular updates to the parents
Any other duties:
- Conducting ad hoc parent-teacher meetings and briefings
- Attending additional training if and when required
- Assisting with ad hoc duties
- Completing centre academic audits if required
- Updating the Learning Centre Team on any damages within the centre
- Helping the centre team to keep classrooms tidy and stocked with the required materials and stationery
Requirements:
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Degree-level qualifications, preferably in Teaching/Education/Early Childhood/Studies/English/English Literature or Linguistics
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Diploma-level qualifications must be in a relevant field such as Teaching/Education/Early Childhood Studies/English Language/English Literature or Linguistics
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English speaker with a universally recognisable accent and a strong command of the English Language
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At least two years of related teaching experience, or similar
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An enthusiasm for teaching young children
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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The ability to work well with co-teachers, and Learning Centre Management
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The ability to operate with a high level of integrity and professionalism
email to teacher.hr@icanread.asia
CENTRE MANAGER /ASSISTANT CENTRE MANAGER
Responsibilities
- Conduct administrative and operational tasks of the centre
- Liaise with customers and respond promptly to queries
- Resolve any customer grievances in a courteous and professional manner
- Assist with customer payments and maintain accurate files for auditing
- Assist with administrating annual leave with all centre staff
- Assist with performance reviews and student promotions
- Relay information regarding student enrolment quotas, student assessments and withdrawing students to HQ Regulate petty cash at centres
- Work towards company targets and to maximise student retention
- Safeguarding of student welfare
- Ensure the centres are maintained to high standard of cleanliness
- Helping the team to keep classrooms well stocked with required materials and stationery
- Assist with any other ad hoc duties
Requirements:
- Diploma-level qualification or higher
- Good command of English – both spoken and written
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience preferably from Education, Retail, Airlines or any other customer centric industries
- Kind and nurturing approach when interacting with children
- Professional and courteous manner when communicating with parents/guardians
- Excellent organisation skills
- Proficient with MS Office and Excel
- Willing to work both weekends and three weekdays
email to: hr@icanread.asia
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE /SENIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE
Responsibilities
- Conduct administrative and operational tasks of the centre
- Liaise with customers and respond promptly to queries
- Assist with customer payments and maintain accurate files for auditing
- Relay information regarding student enrolment quotas, student assessments and withdrawing students to HQ
- Work towards company targets and to maximise retention
- Safeguarding of student welfare
- Ensure the centres are maintained to high standard of cleanliness
- Helping the team to keep classrooms well stocked with required materials and stationery
- Attend additional training as and when required
- Assist with ad hoc duties
Requirements
- “O” Level Certificate or higher
- Good command of English - both spoken and written
- Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience preferably from Education, Retail, Airlines or any other customer centric industries
- Kind and nurturing approach when interacting with children
- Professional and courteous manner when communicating with parents/guardians
- Excellent organisation skills
- Proficient with MS Office and Excel
- Willing to work weekends and three weekdays