DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE
ORGANISATION PROFILE
Join a rapidly growing organisation that has over 300 full time and flexi-scheme employees, and
operates from 12 centres all over in Singapore!

The Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) provides a continuum of services for children with
dyslexia, their parents, mainstream teachers and other professionals in the field of dyslexia in
Singapore.


JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Educational Therapist (Preschool) – Flexi Scheme
Division/Branch Preschool Programme, SES Division


We are looking for individuals with a passion for teaching preschoolers 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 Preschool Programme
The Preschool Programme aims to help preschoolers who are at risk of having dyslexia or
developmental delay in early literacy, develop skills and strategies to become confident learners
before they enter primary school.
The programme helps preschoolers acquire a foundation in alphabet knowledge and letter-sound
knowledge, leading up to learning sight words essential for reading. These abilities gear them
towards reading and spelling readiness. They will also be taught strategies to cope with letter
reversals. The programme follows a prescribed scope and sequence for systematic, sequential, and
cumulative teaching.

The duties of DAS Educational Therapists (Preschool) include
Lesson planning: Personalise teaching and instructional materials according to
students’ Individualised Intervention Goals
Teaching: Deliver the Preschool curriculum based on the students’ individualised
Intervention Goals to meet student’s learning needs
Documentation: Conduct pre- and post-tests, writing of Individualised Intervention
Plan and progress report, submission of dyslexia assessment forms,
communication log, marking and filing of students’ works and lesson plans
Parent communication: Share information on dyslexia assessment, discussion on
students’ progress and conduct Meet-The-Parent sessions twice a year in May and
November, outside of class hours
Professional Development: Attend monthly in-service training, presenting at DAS
conferences such as Preschool Seminar and Unite Sp LD, participating in DAS
Preschool research


TRAINING PROVIDED
The DAS places great emphasis on providing a professional service and helping our teachers develop.
Flexi Educational Therapists (Preschool) will need to attend the following courses:

• Certificate in Dyslexia Studies



Certificate in Understanding Dyslexia
Professional Certificate Course (PCC) in Preschool Literacy Intervention
Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy Teaching (Ci DLT)
In-Service Training
Other relevant courses to work with preschoolers with learning differences

The DAS will fully sponsor the course fees for the training. In view of the full sponsorship by DAS for
the initial training, a Bond or Minimum Service Period (MSP) will apply.


MINIMUM SERVICE PERIOD
In view of the full sponsorship by the DAS for the training course fees, a Bond or Minimum Service
Period (MSP) will apply. The length of the MSP is 640 teaching hours which normally takes two (2)
years to attain.

Compensation to the DAS is payable when the Flexi Educational Therapist (Preschool) do not fulfil
the MSP obligations.


COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies (Core) :
Positive learning attitude
Great drive and initiative
Passionate in working with preschoolers
Strong in multi-tasking and organizational
skills
Effective communication skills and ability to
engage preschoolers


Technical Competencies (Skills) :
Microsoft Office
Google Docs



REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Degree from a recognised
university in related fields
such as Early Childhood,
Education, Special
Education, Psychology OR
Diploma in Early Childhood
Care & Education-Teaching
(DECCE-T) and Certificate in
Special Education OR
Diploma in Special
Education (DISE), Diploma
in Early Childhood
Intervention, or Advanced
Diploma in Early Childhood
Intervention (Special
Needs)


Experience:
At least 1-2 years of
experience working with
Preschoolers.
Relevant work experience
in teaching preschoolers
will be an asset
Other Skills & Knowledge:
Strong interpersonal skills.

WORKING HOURS
Flexi Preschool Educational Therapists are expected to conduct their classes on weekday afternoons
up to 7 pm, and on Saturdays and/or Sundays during MOE school terms. They are expected to teach
a minimum of eight hours a week.

They may also be called upon to respond at short notice to cover classes at the different DAS
learning centres.
WORK VENUE
Flexi Educational Therapists (Preschool) 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, Toa Payoh, Sengkang, Serangoon,
Tampines, Woodlands and Yishun.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Successful candidates will be paid between S$40.00 to S$50.00 per hour depending on relevant
qualifications and teaching experience. These rates are for teaching hours only. Hours spent on
lesson preparation, lesson observations, and training will not be compensated.

Flexi Educational Therapists (Preschool) are also eligible for annual incentives upon meeting the
prevailing criteria as announced by Management. Other benefits include medical coverage for
outpatient treatment by general practitioners (GPs) and specialists, hospitalization, and pro-rated
leave entitlement for sick leave, hospitalization leave, maternity, and childcare leave (subject to
meeting prevailing eligibility criteria).


REGISTRATION WITH THE REGISTER OF EDUCATIONAL THERAPIST (ASIA) [RETA]
The DAS has initiated the setting up of a Register of trained and experienced professional tutors and
therapists who specialise in supporting individuals with dyslexia and/or related specific learning
difficulties. The Register is guided by a steering committee, which comprises senior DAS staff and
individuals working in the private practice and other educational bodies. The Register will provide
public recognition of professional training and competence for members. Individuals are encouraged
to sign up with RETA (http://www.reta.sg/) once they have attained the necessary training and
experience.

Flexi Educational Therapists (Preschool) will be eligible to apply for promotion to the next salary
scale upon meeting the requirements, including upgraded RETA membership status.
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


Email the above submissions to jobs@das.org.sg by 3 January 2025
Only complete applications (with the above 2 items) will be considered.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next
stage of the selection process. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the application closing
date, unfortunately, your application has not been successful. We appreciate your interest in the
position.
All shortlisted candidates are required to attend a Preview Session on 9 January 2025
Selected candidates must be able to attend the initial training on 3 April 2025