Seeking Qualified and Experienced Teachers in Singapore

Summary:

-We are currently seeking qualified and experienced teachers with Bachelor’s Degrees who are able to commence work February 9th, 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 from Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore or the U.S.A.

-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 degree-qualified native speakers of the English language.

-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 five days of initial hotel accommodation upon arrival in Singapore.

-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 five 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 certification required)

and your earliest date of availability to Angela Coan, Recruitment Partner.
nangela.coan@icanread.asia

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