Total 3 job vacancies by Chinese Development Assistance Council

• Mentoring primary school children and secondary school youth from disadvantaged families to develop character strengths and social emotional competencies through building quality relationships with the children.
• Planning learning activities for mentoring sessions and to be a positive role model to achieve following objectives:to develop confidence and character strengths in children for their personal growth;
  to build positive and quality relationships with children and foster friendships amongst them and develop a sense of belonging to the community.
• Supporting in development of outcome measures and using data-driven approaches to track the development of children in CDAC programmes through observations, in-depth conversations and information sharing with schools. Using the data and outcomes derived from tracking, and work with other CDAC officers to review, and refine programme implementation to better achieve social mobility for low-income families’ children.
• Fostering partnership with Singapore Ministry of Education and other community organisations to provide opportunities for children in disadvantaged families. This involves working with schools, parents, volunteers and community partners to provide transitioning support for these children as they progress from primary and eventually to secondary levels.

Job Requirements:

• Strong beliefs in the child’s well being and overall development are necessary. This also includes a strong belief that every child can learn and is unique.
• Experience in working with young children, particularly as part of the Student Development Team (SDT) in a primary school may be advantageous.
• Experience in designing programmes to develop life skills and passion of children be it in aesthetics, sports, and outdoor education.
• Practical experience in designing children programmes with a view to develop their self-interest, identity, and strengths is important.
• Ability to work in teams is necessary. The work involves collaborations with colleagues within the department, across the whole CDAC and with external partners and volunteers.
• Flexibility in working off-site, particularly at different CDAC centres or schools, as well as on weekends and evenings when necessary.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Candidates with more years of experience and the capability to lead may be considered for the Senior Mentor role.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

CDAC centres are strategically located island-wide to better serve students, workers

and families. We aim to provide its services and programmes to the community near

to their homes.

Reporting to the team supervisor, the job scope is as follows:

• Open and closing of centre

• Performing counter duties and answering of enquiries

• Assisting clients with registration of programmes and application for assistance schemes

• Performing administrative and clerical duties such as collection of programme fees, data entry, centre maintenance and general housekeeping

• Promoting CDAC programmes and recruiting participants

• Preparing rooms and materials for centre activities

• Following up with attendance for centre activities and calling of absentees

• Preparing incident reports where applicable

• Handling walk-in donations

• Covering duties when necessary

• Any other ad hoc duties

Location: CDAC@ Bedok

Blk 138 Bedok North Street 2, #01-185 S460138

This position is for a 28-hour work week, including weekends.

Working Hours

January to October:

• Monday (Alternate shifts):
  12:15 PM – 5:00 PM or 4:45 PM – 9:30 PM
• Wednesday:
  12:15 PM – 9:30 PM
• Friday:
  12:15 PM – 9:30 PM
• Saturday or Sunday (Alternate):
  9:45 AM – 5:00 PM

November to December:

• Monday (Alternate shifts):
  9:45 AM – 2:30 PM or 2:15 PM – 7:00 PM
• Wednesday:
  9:45 AM – 7:00 PM
• Friday:
  9:45 AM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday or Sunday (Alternate):
  9:45 AM – 5:00 PM

Candidate Requirements

Technical Skills:

1. Proficient in serving English and Mandarin-speaking clients.

2. Competent in Microsoft Office and email applications.

Core Competencies:

1. Service-oriented mindset.

2. Strong team player.

3. Passion for working in the social service sector.

Preferred Attributes:

1. Pleasant personality.

2. Prior experience in customer service.

3. Ability to multi-task effectively.

Job Description

We are seeking a Curriculum Specialist to design and implement science curriculum for secondary students. The role focuses on developing effective teaching approaches, strengthening tutor capabilities, and improving student outcomes, alongside providing tutoring under the CDAC Tuition Programme.

Job Responsibilities 

1. Curriculum Development

• Design and implement science curriculum aligned with student needs and MOE syllabuses
• Develop and pilot evidence-informed teaching approaches to improve engagement and understanding
• Use student data to refine curriculum and enhance programme effectiveness

2. Professional Development

• Design and deliver training, resources, and coaching to strengthen tutors’ instructional practices
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support innovative learning initiatives

3. Tutoring

• Tutor and coach Secondary Science students, providing targeted academic support
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback
• Assist with tutor coverage when required, including evenings and weekends

4. Programme Support

• Support programme implementation, reporting, and partnerships

Requirements

• Degree in Science, Science Education, or related field
• At least 3 - 5 years’ experience in teaching or curriculum development (Secondary Science preferred)
• Good knowledge of MOE Secondary Science syllabuses and assessments
• Experience in curriculum design and educator support is an advantage
• Strong communication and analytical skills with a student-centred approach
• Passion for supporting low-income learners
• Willing to work evenings/weekends and travel between centres