Educational Therapist

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for individuals with a passion in teaching Science but are not able to commit to a full-time job. Candidates must be able to commit to a minimum of 8 teaching hours per week and respond at short notice to cover classes at the different DAS learning centres. They must be able to commit to this arrangement for a minimum of two years. All candidates must be registered with the Ministry of Education (MOE) before they can start teaching at the DAS.

About our Science Programme

The Science Explorers Short-Term Programme (STP) is one of the most exciting programmes available under Specialised Educational Services (SES) division. In line with our Ministry of Education's (MOE) Science syllabus, our students with dyslexia learn to 'Explore Science & Enrich Their Minds' There are five Science Themes; Diversity, Interactions, Systems, Energy and Cycles, which are, included respectively in each Science Explorers STP, throughout the year. These Science Explorers STPs have been designed to support our students from Primary 3 to Primary 6 with their understanding of the Science concepts and processes as well as applications of the conceptual knowledge and skills to answer Science exam questions in an interactive and fun environment.

Our intake is kept to a maximum of 6 students per Science class. In a school-term of 10 weeks, our Science classes are conducted once a week and it is 1 hour per lesson. All teaching materials and students' worksheets will be provided for conducting the Science theme-based lessons, which include both 'Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) approach and Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach that encourages students' engagement during Science lessons.

The duties of DAS Flexi Educational Therapists (Science) include the following:

• Delivering lesson plans face-to-face and/or online lessons that meet the students' needs and abilities, in line with the guidelines of the SES Science curriculum.
• Monitoring the progress of the students based on their Pre & Post Science Assessments as well as during Science lessons.
• Sharing information on progress of students and discussing issues if any, with parents on a termly basis.
• Fulfilling administrative responsibilities such as marking attendance for all lessons.
• Attending all training sessions provided by the Science team.
• Participating in the Quality Assurance Audit (QAA) annually to ensure that our Science Programmes are of high quality and its effectiveness throughout the year.
• Responding to relief teaching needs where necessary.
• Participating in research to evaluate the effectiveness of the Science Programme (optional).

Requirements

• Degree from a recognised university, in any discipline
• Minimum Grade C6 for Science at GCE "O" levels
• No teaching experience is necessary; however, some experience in teaching Science, and/or working with children with specific learning differences would be an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively
• Flexibility in adapting to the changing needs of the Science Programme
• Good understanding of the Singapore Science curriculum would be an advantage
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekday evenings and weekends

Minimum Service Period

In view of the full sponsorship by the DAS for the training course fees, there is a 2-year minimum service period (MSP) that the Educational Therapists on the flexi scheme (Flexi EdTs) have to serve.

The MSP will start from the date of the first teaching class.

Compensation to the DAS is payable should the Flexi EdT not fulfil the MSP obligations.

Flexi EdTs are expected to fulfil 640 teaching hours (at a minimum of 8 hours per week).

Work Venue

Flexi Educational Therapists (Science) must be willing to travel to different DAS learning centres throughout Singapore. They must expect to work from any of our 12 learning centres in Bedok, Bishan, Chua Chu Kang, Henderson, Jurong Point, Parkway Parade, Sengkang, Serangoon, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Woodlands and Yishun.

Salary and Benefits

Successful candidates will be paid S$50 per hour depending on relevant qualifications and teaching experience. These rates are for teaching hours only and hours for training will not be paid.

Educational Therapists on the flexi scheme (Flexi EdTs) who teach on weeknights and Sundays will receive an allowance per teaching hour. Flexi EdTs are also entitled to annual incentives upon meeting the prevailing criteria as announced by Management.

Other benefits include medical coverage for outpatient treatment by general practitioners (GP) and specialists and hospitalization, pro-rated leave entitlement for sick leave, maternity and childcare leave (subject to meeting prevailing eligibility criteria).

Please visit our website for more information: https://das.org.sg/careers-at-das/positions-available/

Application Details

All interested applicants are to submit the following as part of their application.

1. DAS Employment Application Form, duly completed (form can be downloaded from the Careers page of our website - https://das.org.sg/careers-at-das/positions-available/)
2. Resume
3. Copies of educational transcripts, including GCE "O" levels

Email the above submissions to jobs@das.org.sg by 21 September 2025.

Only complete applications (with the above 3 items) will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All shortlisted candidates are required to attend a Preview Session (Date to be advised).

Selected candidates must be able to attend the initial training commencing 5 Jan – 14 Mar 2026

Tell employers what skills you have

Progress Monitoring
Lesson Planning
Teaching
Quality Assurance
Classroom Management
Interpersonal Skills
Teaching Experience
Communication Skills
Team Player
Working with Children

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