English Reading Specialist Teacher

Responsibilities:

1. Teach I Can Read Literacy courses:

Working with children between the ages of 2.5 to 12 years old
Teaching pre-reading skills to children using the I Can Read system
Teaching reading and comprehension skills using the I Can Read system
Conducting ad hoc replacement lessons and one-to-one lessons
Teaching I Can Read affiliated programmes
Teaching writing skills, including grammar, editing, and publishing
Teaching oral presentation and communication skills
Helping children develop social skills and positive classroom behaviour
Using I Can Read’s positive reinforcement for classroom management
Assessing students’ work actively and promptly
2. Conduct Assessments:

Conducting initial assessments for all prospective students
Regularly assessing students during classes to monitor individual progress
Working alongside the assessment team to ensure the smooth running of open house events
Participating in Centre events and activities by communicating with parents, completing assessment forms, updating the Centre Team for new enrolments.
Discussing with parents the assessment outcomes, advising the most suitable course for their child and explaining I Can Read’s methodology
3. Communication:

Maintaining regular open communication with parents, through informal, formal and scheduled parent-teacher meetings.
Keeping attendance logs for all classes taught and updating the Centre Manager when a student is ready for promotion
Attending regular Learning Centre Team meetings; may also include the taking of meeting minutes
Updating progress sheets, complete term reports and Accident and Incident reports as required
4. Contribute to Student Growth and Retention:

Increasing sign-ups through competently conducted assessments
Maximising and maintaining high student retention rates through effective delivery of the I Can Read pedagogy and regular updates to the parents
5. Any other duties:

Conducting ad hoc parent-teacher meetings and briefings
Attending additional training if and when required
Assisting with ad hoc duties
Decorating the notice / information board monthly
Completing centre academic audits if required
Updating the Learning Centre Team on any damages within the centre
Helping the centre team to keep classrooms tidy and stocked with the required materials and stationery