Job Description

Responsibilities
Teach I Can Read Literacy courses:

• Working with children between the ages of 2.5 to 12 years old
• Teaching pre-reading skills to children using the I Can Read system
• Teaching reading and comprehension skills using the I Can Read system
• Conducting ad hoc replacement lessons and one-to-one lessons
• Teaching I Can Read affiliated programmes
• Teaching writing skills, including grammar, editing and publishing
• Teaching oral presentation and communication skills
• Helping children develop social skills and positive classroom behaviour
• Using I Can Read\xe2\x80\x99s positive reinforcement for classroom management

Conduct Assessments:

• Conducting initial assessments for all prospective students
• Regularly assessing students during classes to monitor individual progress
• Working alongside the assessment team to ensure smooth running of open house events
• Discussing with parents the assessment outcomes, advising the most suitable course for their child and explaining I Can Read\xe2\x80\x99s methodology

Communication:

• Maintaining regular open communication with parents, through informal, formal and scheduled parent-teacher meetings. In addition, communication may also be via email and phone calls using the centre\xe2\x80\x99s computer/phone in agreement with the Operations Manager
• Keeping attendance logs for all classes taught and updating the Operations Management when a student is ready for promotion
• Attending regular Learning Centre Team meetings; this may also include taking of meeting minutes
• Updating progress sheets, complete term reports and Accident and Incident reports as required

Contribute to Student Growth and Retention:

• Increasing sign-ups through competently conducted assessments
• Maximising and maintaining high student retention rates through effective delivery of the I Can Read pedagogy and regular updates to the parents

Any other duties:

• Conducting ad hoc parent-teacher meetings and briefings
• Attending additional training if and when required
• Assisting with ad hoc duties
• Completing centre academic audits if required
• Updating the Learning Centre Team on any damages within the centre
• Helping the centre team to keep classrooms tidy and stocked with the required materials and stationery

Requirements:

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  Degree-level qualifications, preferably in Teaching/Education/Early Childhood/Studies/English/English Literature or Linguistics
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  Diploma-level qualifications must be in a relevant field such as Teaching/Education/Early Childhood Studies/English Language/English Literature or Linguistics
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  English speaker with a universally recognisable accent and a strong command of the English Language
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  At least two years of related teaching experience, or similar
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  An enthusiasm for teaching young children
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  Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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  The ability to work well with co-teachers, and Learning Centre Management
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  The ability to operate with a high level of integrity and professionalism

email to teacher.hr@icanread.asia