Trainee Vision Teacher - #1130329

iC2 PrepHouse Limited

Singapore’s first and only institution of its kind, iC2 provides structured educational and rehabilitative programmes aimed at empowering and enabling children and youths with visual impairment to live life confidently, independently and to maximize their potential.

We are looking for a nurturing vision teacher with a few years of teaching experience willing to take on a full-time role in our Singaporean charity organisation. As a small but growing team of enthusiastic teachers, we aim to equip children and youths with visual impairment with the relevant knowledge and skills to grow independently.

Our ideal candidate is someone able to work with children and youths with visual impairment.

The successful applicant will be a skilled practitioner who can demonstrate an ability to not only effectively teach children and youths with visual impairment but to develop excellent working relationship with learners, parents, colleagues, educators and other professionals.

Join the team at iC2 PrepHouse and be a part of our efforts to engage the visually impaired community in Singapore.

About The Job (Responsibilities)

• Instruct children and youths with visual impairment in various programmes

• Prepare sequential and meaningful instruction based on their assessed needs

• Conduct formal and informal assessments to determine their needs and produce written reports

• Provide assistance to schools and classroom teachers in identifying and addressing the children and youths’ educational needs, procurement of assistive technology equipment and access arrangements for national examinations

• Develop and facilitate Individualised Education Programme (IEP) for children and youths with visual impairment

• Establish and maintain appropriate and timely data collection systems and records including but not limited to lesson plans, progress, and IEP goals/objectives

• Organise and participate in events for children and youths with visual impairment and outreach programmes

Profile of Suitable Candidates (Requirements and Qualifications)

• A degree holder with minimum three years of teaching experience in mainstream schools

• Good command of English language. Knowledge of a second language is a plus

• Able to communicate and relate to children and youths with special needs and their parents

• Familiar with Microsoft Office

• Able to work independently and as a team member

• ·Must be willing to work on Saturday when required

• Willing to work in the west region of Singapore and commute to various parts of Singapore for sessions

• Willing to travel overseas for training and conference when required

• Open to Singapore Citizens only

• Must be prepared to pursue masters programme in teaching children and youths with visual impairment after probation

Remarks

• Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit your updated resume

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

• Candidates will be required to complete a written assessment during the first round of interview