Growth Advocate & Afterschool Care Specialist (1-Year Contract)
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Job no: 520438
Work type: Full Time
Location: Mountbatten, Marine Parade
Categories: Specialists Positions
At NTUC First Campus, we offer more than jobs—we provide rewarding careers that prioritise your growth and well-being. As a People First organisation, we empower you to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Our family of preschools and services—including My First Skool, Little Skool-House, Outdoor School Singapore, and Bright Horizons Fund—supports young families and strengthens communities. Whether you’re shaping young minds, driving innovative educational practices, or supporting families, every role here offers the chance to make a genuine difference.
When you join us, you’ll find a supportive community and a dynamic environment that values your unique contributions and helps you realise your potential. Together, let’s enable bright futures for every child and family.
At Changemakers at SEED Campus, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to nurturing students into confident communicators, critical problem solvers, and empathetic individuals. We’re redefining after-school time for primary school children, offering a comprehensive solution for working parents that includes life skills activities, enrichment programmes, and guided homework support. Join us and help create customizable learning experiences for children aged 7 to 12, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive and prepare for future challenges.
As a Growth Advocate & After-school Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and nurturing primary school children (Primary 1 to 6). Your responsibilities include ensuring the safety and supervision of children, and supporting their academic progress through homework supervision. You'll also facilitate life skills activities, academic & non-academic enrichment programmes, and maintain regular communication with parents. Additionally, you will help create a positive, safe, and conducive learning environment, contributing to the children’s holistic development.
Key responsibilities:
Growth Advocate
- Plan, implement and facilitate activities that stimulate creativity and build essential 21st-century skills like communication, growth mindset, creative problem-solving, and global citizenship.
- Support in the care and guidance of students in an after-school environment.
- Foster an inclusive environment where students feel safe to take risks, collaborate with peers, and form lasting connections.
- Collaborate with colleagues to refine life skills programme curriculum and teaching strategies.
- Participate in or support activities and programs that enhance student learning and development.
- Conduct lessons and enrichment sessions where needed to support students’ learning.
Homework Supervision
- Guide primary school children (Primary 1 to 6) to complete daily homework and academic tasks.
- Mark assessment worksheets and monitor progress.
Safety & Supervision
- Ensure the safety and timely transfer of students from school to the student centre, including fetching them from designated assembly spots.
- Oversee children's safety and well-being both within and outside the centre premises.
Parent & Guardian Communication
- Liaise regularly with parents and guardians on children’s progress and behaviour.
Administrative & Ad-hoc Duties
- Maintain accurate records of children’s progress.
- Support centre documentation, observation logs, and contribute to programme development.
- Manage the upkeep of teaching resources and centre premises.
- Assist with any other duties as delegated by the Centre Manager.
Requirements:
- Degree in a related subject and/or field with minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a student care / child care environment
- Prior experience working with children, preferably at the primary school level.
- Passion for teaching and nurturing children.
- Strong classroom management and communication skills.
- Excellent work ethics, integrity, and a positive attitude.
- IT-savvy and creative, with the ability to inspire and mentor children.
- Ability to handle challenges with enthusiasm and maintain a growth mindset.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Interest in project-based learning and student empowerment is a plus.
- Able to commit to working Mondays to Fridays (11.30 to 8pm)
Advertised: Singapore Standard Time
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