Qualified and Experienced Teachers Needed in Singapore

Summary:



-We are currently seeking qualified and experienced teachers with Bachelor’s Degrees who are able to commence work in April, May, June and July 2015.



-You will be teaching reading and literacy skills to children between the ages of 2.5 and 13 using the specially-developed “I Can Read” System. Full training is provided to all teachers.



Details:



I Can Read is a large literacy-based learning organisation with centres in nine different countries. We are currently seeking appropriately qualified and experienced teachers to fill vacancies in our Singapore centres.



-Teachers must be degree-qualified native speakers of the English language and passport holders of Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Canada, Ireland, Singapore or the U.S.A. NO OTHER COUNTRIES WILL BE CONSIDERED.



-The position involves teaching reading, writing and comprehension skills to children using the specially-developed “I Can Read” System. More information on our teaching methods can be found on our website.



http://www.icanread.asia



-Please note that this is NOT an E.S.L. or general teaching position. Applicants should reflect awareness of this when writing their cover letters.



-It is essential that all applicants are prepared to work with students between the ages of 2.5 and 13.



Qualifications:



-Applicants must hold degree-level qualifications in Teaching/Education/Early Childhood Studies/Psychology/Sociology/Communication or other relevant field.



-All applicants must be native speakers of the English language and passport holders of Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Canada, Ireland, Singapore or the U.S.A. NO OTHER COUNTRIES WILL BE CONSIDERED.



-All applicants must have a clear and universally understandable accent.



-Applicants who send “generic” cover-letters that do not refer to this advertisement will not be considered for an interview.



-Please note that telephone inquiries will not be accepted. If you have any questions about the position please feel free to include them in your cover letter.



-DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE RECEIVE, ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL RECEIVE A RESPONSE.



Compensation:



-Monthly salary of $SGD4,500 ($SGD3,500 base salary and $SGD1,000 housing allowance) upon completion of 3-month probation period. During probation the base salary is as above but the housing allowance is $SGD500/month.



-Bonus of $SGD7,000 payable on successful completion of two-year contract.



-Two consecutive weekdays off; all teachers are required to work on Saturdays and Sundays as these are our busiest days. Days off are set and will not change from week to week.



-Airfare reimbursement of up to $SGD1,500 (to cover the cost of initial travel to Singapore) payable upon successful completion of the two-year contract.



-Airport pickup and 28 days of initial accommodation provided at company condo upon arrival in Singapore. There is a one-time fee of $SGD500 deducted from 1st or 2nd paycheck to cover the condo accommodation.



-No more than 8 students per class.



-The chance to teach a system that really works! Our teachers gain a great deal of professional satisfaction through seeing the literacy skills of their students develop at such a rapid rate.



-We also provide 7 days of full training in the “I Can Read” System and its methods. Due to the nature of the system, very little lesson planning/preparation time is needed. This means that you are free to put all your energy and enthusiasm into your classes.



-If you meet the criteria outlined above then we are keen to hear from you. We look forward to welcoming you into the I Can Read family!



*****Please send the following to be considered for the position*****



• CV or resume in word format



• Cover letter



• 2 recent photos



• Scanned copy of your bachelor’s degree (no ESL / TEFL certification required)



and your earliest date of availability to Angela Coan, Recruitment Partner.



angela.coan@icanread.asia



Only qualified candidates will be eligible to move on to the interviewing process.