YMCA of Singapore – Student Care Teachers (Mentors)

JOB SUMMARY

As a Student Care Teacher (Mentor), you are responsible for teaching and developing children in academic, social, personal hygiene, music, art and motor skills to promote students’ physical, mental and social development.

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Students who are looking for vacation jobs are welcomed to apply.
• Patient and passionate about teaching children
• Friendly and cheerful with good interpersonal skills and organization skills.

REMARKS

• 5 days’ work week
• 12.30pm to 7.00pm