Job Description

[What the role is]

Learning in the 21st Century is a different ball game from what it was before. If you believe you have what it takes to equip youths and adult learners with 21st Century skills in a digital world, we would like to hear from you.

Temasek Polytechnic\xe2\x80\x99s Centre for Life Skills is looking for candidates to teach and develop curriculum in the life skills domain and support the Centre\xe2\x80\x99s strategic initiatives. You must be able to teach and facilitate life skills modules such as:

• Communication Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Career Readiness
• Leadership
• Personal & Interpersonal Effectiveness

[What you will be working on]

Conduct/facilitate lessons in face to face, online (HBL) and hybrid modes

Incorporate digital technology and creative & innovative methods in teaching

Design curriculum incorporating instructional design frameworks and ensuring industry relevance

Develop and review teaching materials and assessment methods for Pre-Employment Training (PET) and Continuing Education & Training (CET) learners

Develop, coordinate and conduct life skills training courses for academic staff

Participate in action and applied research

Incorporate the use of AI, Ed Tech tools and learning analytics to enhance teaching and assessment methods and workflow

Perform relevant administrative duties

Provide pastoral care and guidance to students

Support TP, the School of Humanities & Social Sciences and the Centre in various institutional programmes, initiatives and events

[What we are looking for]

We are looking for someone who is people-oriented, with strong interpersonal, written and communication skills. In addition, you should be:

Well-versed in current issues, trends and digital technology

Savvy with MS365 applications and the use of AI and Ed Tech tools

Resourceful and adept at problem solving

Strong with administrative matters and organizational skills

Independent, self-driven and ready to be a team player

Flexible and adaptable, ready to work in a fast-paced changing environment.

Minimum three years teaching experience in areas such as English Language/Communication Skills/Mass Communication; or any other work experience in education, student development or a related field in life skills

Relevant professional certification or experience in the following area(s):

CELTA, ACLP, advanced certification in career development facilitation etc.

Curriculum design, development and assessment for both face-to-face and online courses

Experience in instructional design and the development of educational technology tools will be an added advantage

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