English Teacher

Job Responsibility

Teach I Can Read Literacy Courses

• Working with children between  2.5 to 12 years
• 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 Readâs positive reinforcement for classroom management
• Assessing studentsâ work actively and promptly

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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 the smooth running of open-house events
• Participating in Centre events and activities by communicating with parents, completing assessment forms, upand dating the Centre Team for new enrolments.
• Discussing with parents the assessment outcomes, advising the most suitable course for their child and explaining I Can Readâs methodology

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Communication

• Maintaining regular open communication with parents, through informal, formal and scheduled parent-teacher meetings.
• Keeping attendance logs for all classes taught and updating the Centre Manager when a student is ready for promotion
• Attending regular Learning Centre Team meetings; may also include the taking of meeting minutes
• Updating progress sheets, complete term reports and Accident and Incident reports as required
• 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

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Any Other Duties

• Conducting ad hoc parent-teacher meetings and briefings
• Attending additional training if and when required
• Assisting with ad hoc duties
• Decorating the notice / information board monthly
• 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

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Job Requirements

• Degree-level qualifications, preferably in Teaching/Education/Early Childhood/Studies/English/English Literature or Linguistics
• Diploma-level qualifications must be in a relevant field such as Teaching/Education/Early Childhood Studies/English Language/English Literature or Linguistics
• English speaker with a universally recognisable accent and a strong command of the English Language
• An enthusiasm for teaching young children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work well with co-teachers, and Learning Centre Management
• The ability to operate with a high level of integrity and professionalism
• Creating a conducive learning environment for students, safeguarding their wellbeing at all times

Job locations:

• Damansara Utama
• Ara Damansara
• Eco Botanic Johor
• Puchong
• Bukit Jalil

Job Benefits

• Training Provided
• EPF & SOCSO
• Medical and Dental Benefits (pro-rated according to contractual hours)
• Medical Leave (pro-rated according to contractual hours)
• Annual Leaves (pro-rated according to contractual hours)
• Performance Bonus (pro-rated according to contractual hours)

Interpersonal Skills, Assessment, Social Skills, Linguistics, English Literature, Classroom Management, Teaching, English Language, Communication