Teachers Needed in Singapore

About the Job

Overview

I Can Read is an International Literacy based learning organisation head-quartered in Singapore. Celebrating an incredibly diverse and multicultural workforce, working for I Can Read offers opportunities for personal growth and development as we expand to reach as many students as possible across Asia. Our students are aged between 2.5 and 12 years old. As a Reading Specialist, you will be teaching reading and literacy skills using the I Can Read system bringing students from beginning phonics to full independent fluency.

At I Can Read we’re looking for creative, playful and supportive teachers who are passionate about reaching the educational goals of their students. Through training and professional development, I Can Read teachers will learn to employ a world class pedagogy as we endeavour to inspire the joy of reading. We are looking for committed teachers as we offer a two-year contract. Our teachers will work five days per week with two consecutive days off on weekdays. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree and have preferably two years of classroom experience.

- Degree-level qualifications, preferably in Teaching/Education/Early Childhood Studies/English/English Literature or Linguistics 
- Fluent English speaker with a universally recognisable accent and a strong command of both written and spoken English 
- At least two years of related teaching experience, or similar 
- 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

Salary and Benefits: 
- A competitive monthly salary reflective of Singapore’s cost of living 
- A contract completion bonus 
- Paid annual leave in additional to paid public holidays 
- Company provided Employment Pass (including application costs) 
- Round-trip flight reimbursement upon completion of the contract 
- Company provided accommodation on arrival, and help with securing permanent accommodation 
- Airport pick-up 
- A paid 7-day training/induction programme with I Can Read's Professional Development Team and ongoing training and support 
- A healthy work life balance with social events and activities, a yearly Christmas party and team centred celebrations 
- Quarterly Incentive Scheme based on KPI’s 
- Small class sizes, a maximum of 8 permanent students 
- Performance-based awards 
- Career development and progression opportunities 
- Opportunities to relocate internationally to our other I Can Read centres throughout Asia

If you meet our criteria and are interested in applying please send the following; 
- Current CV 
- A cover letter clearly stating when you’re available to join us 
- A recent Photo 
- Scanned copy of your Bachelor's Degree

To teacher.hr@icanread.asia