Trainee Teacher, Malay/Tamil Language (Childcare)

About the role

NTUC First Campus offers a place-and-train Trainee Teacher scheme for Malay and Tamil speakers. It immerses you in childcare through classroom training and workplace attachment, with real-time feedback and peer support. You will look after children aged 18 months to 6 years in a safe, conducive learning environment.

What you will do

• Look after children aged 18 months to 6 years and create a safe, conducive learning environment.
• Complete a 13-month Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching (Conversion) course, sponsored by the employer.
• Graduate with the DECEE-T certificate and become a Malay/Tamil Childcare Teacher.

Required profile

• Minimum Diploma from a local polytechnic in any discipline; degree holders are welcome to apply.
• At least a B4 in GCE O Level in Malay or Tamil language.
• Enjoy working with young children aged 18 months to 6 years.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prior experience caring for or babysitting children is advantageous.
• Candidates without early childhood experience or formal early childhood qualifications are welcome to apply.

What we offer

• A sponsored 13-month Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching (Conversion).
• DECEE-T certification upon graduation.
• Deployment as a Malay/Tamil Childcare Teacher.
• A 13-month bond applies after completing the course.