Early Childhood English Phonics Teacher
About the company
Ms Anne GeniusSeed Pte. Ltd. is a specialized early childhood education centre in central Singapore near Dhoby Ghaut MRT. We deliver focused whole-brain development and English phonics programs for children aged 0 to 7, fostering early literacy and cognitive growth.
Your tasks
Teach systematic English phonics and early literacy to children aged 3 to 7, prepare engaging lesson materials, assess learning progress, communicate with parents, and maintain a clean, safe learning environment.
- Deliver systematic English phonics and early literacy lessons to children aged 3 to 7, ensuring clear articulation of the 44 English phonemes without schwa sounds
- Prepare and organize lesson materials, reading cards, and interactive games to support engaging learning experiences
- Assess and document each child's reading level and learning milestones to tailor instruction effectively
- Communicate children’s progress to parents with honesty, specificity, and professionalism to foster collaboration
- Support English open classes and trial lessons by assisting with lesson delivery and student engagement
- Maintain, clean, and sanitise classroom learning tools and materials daily to ensure a safe and hygienic environment
Requirements
Required Competencies and Certifications
- Demonstrate near-native English proficiency in written and spoken forms, with clear articulation, as assessed during interview
- Model the 44 English phonemes as pure sounds without adding a schwa (e.g., /t/, not "tuh")
- Hold a bachelor's degree in English, Education, Linguistics, Early Childhood, or a related field
- Possess direct experience teaching English literacy and phonics to children aged 3 to 7
- Clear reference and background checks and sign the Child Protection Declaration
- Must hold valid eligibility to work in Singapore (Singapore Citizen or PR)
Preferred Competencies and Qualifications
- Professional training in a systematic synthetic phonics programme (e.g., Jolly Phonics, Letterland, Read Write Inc., Sounds-Write, or equivalent)
- CELT-P, Trinity CertTESOL, or CELTA with Young Learners extension