English Teacher (Primary School) (Freelancer) (Online)

Responsibilities:

1. Teach English composition writing to primary school students (online classes only) between 2 to 8 per class.

2. Marking of students' work and composition (with Acrobat Reader software).

3. Communicate with parents on students' progress via ClassDojo.

Qualifications and Skills:

- A1 or A2 grade for GCE 'O' level English subject or an A grade for GCE 'A' level General Paper.

- Experience in teaching primary school English composition or creative writing in enrichment or tuition centres for at least 2 years.

- Experience in teaching students online via Zoom or similar online platforms.

- Able to manage students and engage them during online lessons.

- Experience in marking students' compositions and providing detailed and constructive written and verbal feedback.

- Excellent knowledge of primary school English composition syllabus and latest PSLE composition format and requirements.

- Excellent competency in spoken and written English.

- Excellent competency in English grammar and vocabulary.

- Able to work from home to conduct lessons online.

- Only Singaporeans or PRs.

- Experience in writing, copywriting or journalism will have an added advantage.

- NIE-trained former MOE school teachers with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in English and Literature will have an added advantage.

Personal Qualities:

- Patient and enjoys working with children.

- Lively and able to conduct interesting lessons.

- Able to motivate weak writers and help them improve their writing skills.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Able to engage and communicate clearly with students and parents.

- Meticulous, organised, and a team player who can work in organisation with processes.

- Willing to undergo training and receive feedback on teaching and marking.

- Has a positive attitude.

- Committed to delivering lessons with excellence.

Computer Literacy & Requirement:

- Proficient with PDF, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

- Must own a decent Windows-based Operating System laptop (Windows 10) or a Macintosh Laptop.

- Have at least 100 Mbps home internet connection.

- Has a conducive teaching environment at home.

Working hours:

- Lessons are conducted on weekdays between 3 pm to 9 pm and Saturdays between 9.15 am to 6 pm.

- No teaching on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Work Commencement Date:

- from Jan 2027.

Other Information:

- Lesson materials and curriculum provided by the Centre.

- Additional online classes will be given after 3-4 months of observation (for freelancers).

- Option to convert to part-time or full-time teaching once proven (for freelancers).

- Lessons are conducted 100% online.