Chinese Language Specialist

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:

• Qualification: Minimum Bachelor in Chinese 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 and 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 (Chinese & 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