Tamil Language Specialist

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, develop and review the PCF Sparkletots Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Curriculum and programmes to ensure alignment with the Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) Framework and Early Years Development Framework (EYDF)
  • Develop and conduct appropriate professional development programmes and on-the-job training to raise the pedagogical skills of our MTL teachers and their ability to facilitate children's optimal learning
  • Recommend appropriate training / professional development courses and workshops to close the performance gaps / learning needs identified by centre leaders
  • Establish learning communities within the MTL teaching community to promote the exchange of ideas / best practices and further enhance the overall quality of teaching and learning
  • Audit the full and effective implementation of the PCF Sparkletots MTL Curriculum and programmes across all centres to ensure consistent, high-quality children's learning experiences and outcomes
  • Furnish centres with reports on audit findings and share recommendations for improvement
  • Conduct and evaluate MTL programmes for appropriateness and monitor constantly to ensure learning goals and quality standards are met
  • Introduce initiatives / programmes which involve parents as strategic partners in MTL education
  • Value-add submissions from centres for national awards, accreditation or funding
  • Strengthen PCF's position in the offering of MTL as an Anchor Operator and leader in the early childhood education sector through curriculum innovation, staff and children's achievement in
  • national awards / competitions / Early Childhood Education (ECE) Conferences and participation in research activities
  • Engage and partner with key stakeholders in the community (ECDA / MOE / MSF / NHB / MOH, etc.) in the development of resources and the implementation of special MTL programmes
  • Interview potential MTL candidates and conduct language proficiency tests to determine suitability for hire and to meet industry standards
  • Monitor / enable PCF to meet the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set by ECDA on the provision of MTL in centres
  • Plan and lead MTL teachers and centre leaders on overseas learning journeys and professional development activities
  • Participate in cross-division and cross-team projects
  • Any other duties as assigned by RO and HoD

Job Holder Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Qualification: Minimum Bachelor in Tamil Studies / Linguistics / Education / Early Childhood
  • Education or higher;
  • Experience: Has at least 3 years in managing the development and implementation of curriculum
  • Has at least 3 years in developing and executing training courses

Other Knowledge / Skills / Attributes:

  • Knowledge of instructional / curriculum design, content development and delivery
  • Is abreast with current trends and have sound pedagogical knowledge and skills in child
  • development
  • Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effectively bilingual (Tamil & English)
  • Familiar with MOE Nurturing Early Learners Framework and ECDA Early Years Development Framework
  • Familiar with ECDA Regulatory Standards and Singapore Preschool Accreditation Framework (SPARK) Quality Rating Scale (QRS)
  • Has initiative and able to work independently
  • Believes in continuous learning to build personal capacity as a Language Specialist
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