Early Intervention Educator
Key Responsibilities:
Teaching & Programme planning
- Plan and conduct individual and group lessons under the supervision of the Senior Teachers/Reporting Manager.
- Develop and review Individual Educational Programmes (IEPs) and Progress Reports (PRs).
- Design and evaluate developmentally and culturally appropriate activities and environments.
- Facilitate quality intervention strategies to support children's developmental goals.
- Conduct home visits and centre visits as part of case management.
- Lead classroom field trips and special activities.
- Monitor attendance and conduct health checks and temperature taking of children.
- Maintain regular communication with caregivers through various platforms.
Classroom Support & Maintenance
- Monitor, assess, and document each child's developmental progress.
- Prepare reports for home visits, centre visits, discharges, and SPED applications.
- Manage or chair case discussions involving caregivers, teachers, and therapists/AHPs.
- Guide parents and caregivers in supporting developmental strategies at home.
- Report incidents and injuries according to organisational procedures.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, aides, and therapists.
- Cover classes and support team members as needed.
Classroom and Team Support
- Maintain a clean, safe, and conducive classroom environment.
- Assist in sourcing, creating, and maintaining teaching aids and resources.
- Track classroom inventory and ensure upkeep of equipment and materials.
- Guide and mentor Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides.
- Share responsibilities for class-related duties and general centre support.
Professional Development & Organisational Participation
- Participate in staff training and in-house sharing sessions.
- Conduct training sessions for caregivers during support programmes.
- Engage in continuous professional development.
- Support events and programmes organised by SPD.
- Undertake other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director, Director, or CEO of SPD.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum Diploma or Degree graduates in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs) or related field such as Special Education, and Early Childhood Education.
- Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs) will be preferred
- Strong interest in working with children with developmental/ special needs
- Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as being a team player.
