The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) movement was started in 1844 in London by Mr George Williams and a group of likeminded concerned Christians. It is one of the oldest and largest Movements for youth in the world and now operates in 119 countries, and reaching 58 million people. The YMCA works to bring social justice and peace to young people and their communities, regardless of religion, race, gender or culture.Established in 1902, the YMCA of Singapore is a volunteer-based Christian organisation that seeks to serve and impact all members of the community, regardless of race, language or religion, through programmes, services and enterprises to develop the body, mind and spirit.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the preparation of the classroom environment including pre-activity set up.
Ensure the classroom materials are of superior quality and adequate supply. - Supervise activities such as field visits and group discussions to stimulate students’ interest and
broaden the understanding of their physical and social environment. - Prepare course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or
requirements of government. - Demonstrate and use audio-visual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
- Keep attendance reports and grade records.
- Assign daily lessons and schoolwork. Prepare, administer and correct tests and record results.
- Responsible for maintaining order in classroom and on playground.
- Foster social behaviour through games and group projects to assist children in forming fulfilling
relationships with other children and adults. - Encourage students in singing, dancing and stimulating lessons to involve the children in the
classroom. - Counsel students when adjustments and academic problems arise. Provide support, warmth,
security and stability for the children. - Instruct children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care. Exhibit a sense of calm,
consistency, grace and courtesy toward the children in the classroom. - Ensure the safety and well-being of each individual child. Observe children to detect signs of ill
health or emotional disturbance and to evaluate progress. - Maintain an appropriate atmosphere of safety, learning and fun, in line with YMCA’s philosophy.
- Any other duties or projects to be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Requirements:
- Student care / tutoring experience is advantageous.
- Patient and passionate about teaching children
- Friendly and cheerful with good interpersonal skills and organization skills.
- Working Locations: Near MRT stations across Singapore
Job Details:
- 5 days' work week
- Part-time and Internships available
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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YMCA of Singapore - Designation:
Student Care Teacher (Mentor) (Islandwide) - Profession:
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Early Childhood Care and Education