English Teacher

Are you interested in working for a dynamic company that helps spread literacy around the world? I Can Read is a fun and rewarding place to work with upward mobility.

I Can Read Asia is Singapore headquartered English Language Literacy education provider that owns and operates the “I Can Read” (ICR) brand across growth markets. The Company has over 70 centres across Asia and is the market leader in reading and literacy. English at I Can Read centres is taught through a trademarked and copy-righted methodology that has served over 170,000 students with a programme structured for students to acquire literacy skills like reading, spelling, grammar, public speaking, comprehension and creative writing.

**Responsibilities**:
**Requirements**:

- Degree-level qualifications, preferably in Teaching/Education/Early Childhood/Studies/English/English Literature or Linguistics
- Diploma-level qualifications must be in a relevant field such as Teaching/Education/Early Childhood Studies/English Language/English Literature or Linguistics
- English speaker with a universally recognisable accent and a strong command of the English Language
- Preferably 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
- Creating a conducive learning environment for students, safeguarding their wellbeing at all times
- Willing to work on Saturdays and Sundays (Off days are on Mondays and Tuesdays)

**Responsibilities**:
1.Teach I Can Read Literacy courses:

- Working with children between the ages of 2.5 to 12 years old
- Teaching pre-reading skills to children using the I Can Read system
- Teaching reading and comprehension skills using the I Can Read system
- Conducting ad hoc replacement lessons and one-to-one lessons
- Teaching I Can Read affiliated programmes
- Teaching writing skills, including grammar, editing, and publishing
- Teaching oral presentation and communication skills
- Helping children develop social skills and positive classroom behaviour using I Can Read’s positive reinforcement for classroom management
- Assessing students’ work actively and promptly

2.Conduct Assessments
- Conducting initial assessments for all prospective students
- Regularly assessing students during classes to monitor individual progress
- Working alongside the assessment team to ensure the smooth running of open house events
- Participating in Centre events and activities by communicating with parents, completing
- assessment forms, updating the Centre Team for new enrolments.
- Discussing with parents the assessment outcomes, advising the most suitable course for their child and explaining I Can Read’s methodology

3.Communication
- Maintaining regular open communication with parents, through informal, formal and scheduled parent-teacher meetings.
- Keeping attendance logs for all classes taught and updating the Centre Manager when a student is ready for promotion
- Attending regular Learning Centre Team meetings; may also include the taking of meeting minutes
- Updating progress sheets, complete term reports and Accident and Incident reports as required

4.Contribute to Student Growth and Retention
- Increasing sign-ups through competently conducted assessments
- Maximising and maintaining high student retention rates through effective delivery of the I Can
- Read pedagogy and regular updates to the parents

5.Any other duties:

- Conducting ad hoc parent-teacher meetings and briefings
- Attending additional training if and when required
- Assisting with ad hoc duties
- Decorating the notice / information board monthly
- Completing centre academic audits if required
- Updating the Learning Centre Team on any damages within the centre
- Helping the centre team to keep classrooms tidy and stocked with the required materials and
- stationery

Pay: RM2,800.00 - RM3,800.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- Maternity leave
- Professional development

Supplemental Pay:

- Performance bonus

Application Question(s):

- Do you like to work with children?

Are you willing to work on weekends? Off days are on Mondays and Tuesdays.

**Education**:

- Diploma/Advanced Diploma (preferred)