Early Intervention Educator

About the role

An Early Intervention Educator works in EIPIC centres across Jurong West, Jurong East, Tiong Bahru, Bedok, Kembangan and Tampines, supporting children with developmental and special needs. The role covers teaching and programme planning, classroom support, case management and professional development.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individual and group lessons under the supervision of Senior Teachers or the Reporting Manager.
• Develop and review Individual Educational Programmes (IEPs) and Progress Reports, and design developmentally and culturally appropriate activities and environments.
• Facilitate intervention strategies to support children's developmental goals, and conduct home and centre visits as part of case management.
• Lead classroom field trips and special activities, monitor attendance, and carry out health checks and temperature taking of children.
• Maintain regular communication with caregivers and guide them on supporting developmental strategies at home.
• Monitor and document each child's progress, prepare reports for home visits, centre visits, discharges and SPED applications, and manage case discussions with caregivers, teachers and therapists.
• Report incidents and injuries, work with teachers, aides and therapists, cover classes and support team members as needed.
• Keep the classroom clean and safe, maintain teaching aids and resources, track inventory, and mentor Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides.
• Take part in staff training, share knowledge internally, train caregivers during support programmes, support centre events, and undertake other duties assigned by the Assistant Director, Director or CEO of SPD.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs) or a related field such as Special Education, Psychology or Early Childhood Education.
• A Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs) is an added advantage.
• Strong interest in working with children with developmental or special needs.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, and a team player.