Trainee Educational Therapists - Flexi Scheme

We are looking for individuals who are inspired to teach

learners who learn differently with or at risk of dyslexia and other learning challenges

but not able to commit to a full-time job. Candidates must be able to commit to a minimum of 8 teaching hours per week, and respond at short notice to cover classes at the different DAS learning centres. They must be able to commit to this arrangement for a minimum of two years. All candidates must be registered with the Ministry of Education (MOE) before they can start teaching at the DAS.

The duties of DAS Educational Therapists include

• Conduct lessons in a group setting (up to 8 students in a class).
• Conduct regular progress monitoring and assessments for students in a group setting.
• Develop teaching plans and instructional materials thatmeet learners varying needs.
• Monitor the academic progress of the students.
• Write progress reports, share information and discussissues relating to students learning progress with parents during the schoolterms.
• Conduct Meet-the-Parents sessions held at the end of each semester (twice a year).
• Participate in any other duties as assigned
• Teach beyond DAS classrooms - exciting opportunities to conduct classes at partner sites and other venues.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree from a recognised university, in any discipline
• Relevant teaching experience in mainstream schools will be an advantage
• Strong command of English (written and spoken)
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekday evenings and weekends
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Online meeting platforms such as Zoom, Google meet etc.
• Positive learning attitude with great drive and initiative
• Passionate in working with children of all ages

Minimum Service Period

In view of the training sponsorship, there is a minimum service period (MSP) of 640 teaching hours which if you teach the minimum eight (8)hours per week it will take approximately two (2) years to attain.
However, if your actual teaching hours are more or less than the minimum eight (8) hours per week, the time taken to complete your MSP may vary accordingly.

Failure to fulfil the contractual obligations will result in compensation to the DAS

Salary and Benefits

Successful candidates will be paid between S$40.00 to S$50.00 per hour depending on relevant qualifications and teaching experience. These rates are for teaching hours only, and hours for lesson preparation, lesson observations and training will not be paid.

Educational Therapists on the flexi scheme (Flexi EdTs) who teach on weeknights and Sundays will receive an allowance per teaching hour. Flexi EdTs are also entitled to annual incentives upon meeting the prevailing criteria as announced by Management.

Other benefits include medical coverage for outpatient treatment by general practitioners (GP) and specialists and hospitalization, pro-rated leave entitlement for sick leave, maternity and childcare leave (subject to meeting prevailing eligibility criteria) and variable bonus.

Application Details

All interested applicants are to submit the following as part of their application

1. DAS Employment Application Form, duly completed (form can be downloaded from the Careers page of our website - https://das.org.sg/careers-at-das/positions-available/ )

2. Resume

3. A short video describing why they want to join the DAS

Email the above to [Confidential Information] by 4 September 2026.

Only complete applications (with the above 3 items) will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All shortlisted candidates are required to attend a Preview Session (Date TBA)

Selected candidates must be able to start work from 3 February 2027 (tentative).