Plan, prepare and carry out an effective routine-based intervention programme for the class to meet every child's IEP
Work towards functional outcomes of the child through child engagement, embedding of naturalistic strategies, differentiation of prompts, behavioural intervention techniques
Carry out recommended therapeutic strategies as part of the transdisciplinary team
Prepare age appropriate teaching resources based on children's interest
Maintain a respectful learning environment for the children with the practice of positive discipline by treating all children with dignity and respect and allow for individual differences
Be familiar with and adhere to the programme policies, health and safety regulations and emergency procedures and be ready to implement these if necessary
Working in Teams:
Supervise and be responsible for Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides under their respective grouping
Mentor Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides in the areas of classroom management, basic teaching strategies, and behavioral intervention techniques
Meeting with Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides regularly for allocation of roles in the classroom, brainstorming, planning and preparation of activities and resources.
Conduct annual performance appraisals for their Teacher Aides
Participate actively in cluster discussions
Be involved in at least two event planning
Buddy new teachers
Conduct sharing sessions to share the knowledge acquired during external trainings
Management of Processes:
Maintain timely submission and updates of all required teaching related documentation
Conduct both home and school visits based on needs
Conduct parents-teachers meetings, pre-cases and case conferences
Qualifications
Degree or Diploma in a related field i.e. Psychology, Early Childhood, Social Work, Special Needs
Have relevant work experience in teaching children between age 0 - 6 in Early Childhood or Early Intervention settings