Programme Co-Ordinator - Exsel Coach / Senior Coach (Children Social Emotional Learning)

What is EXSEL

EXSEL, a new initiative set up in 2023, aimed to equip children, aged 712, with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills and knowledge via a workshop delivery concept. Pairing the CASEL Model (5 Competencies Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision-Making), with fun and engaging activities, children are empowered in their SEL journey to become sensitive, sensible and compassionate citizens in a VUCA world.

Job Summary:

The EXSEL Coach supports the EXSEL Manager in planning, delivering and marketing the EXSEL workshops. He/she is responsible for supporting day-to-day operations and ensuring the smooth execution of programmes. As an independent and mature individual, he/she delivers EXSEL workshops and services in a variety of environments, working closely with children aged 7-12.

The EXSEL Coach enriches childrens learning through implementing curriculum and adopting developmentally appropriate teaching and classroom management strategies. He/she likes building trusted relationships, creating a cooperative and engaging learning environment, and is also adaptable and adept at managing multiple internal and external stakeholders.

He/She is not afraid to try and develop new creative ideas, be it in marketing of the programme or planning of lessons.

The incumbent is expected to work from 9:
00am to 6:
00pm on weekdays and from 9:
00am to 1:
00pm on Saturdays.

*Associates position available

Key responsibility areas

Programme Execution (Workshop)

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• Able to deliver and facilitate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) workshops with children ages 7-12, in schools and community settings, including but not limited to:
  
  

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• Facilitating discussions, responding to querieswith small and large groups of children
  
• Creating a motivational, fun and inspiring learning experience
  
• Ensuring curriculum fidelity as designed, and developing a mastery of the content
  
• Achieving knowledge and skills transfer by meeting learning objectives
  
• Confident and effective in classroom management skills
  

EXSEL Programme Operations and Management

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• Plan and prepare lessons and activities to support the childrens Social-Emotional Learning
  
• Evaluates curriculum effectiveness and recommends improvements from learners feedbacks;
  analyzing delivery approaches and materials
  
• Carry out pre-workshop preparation of logistics and curating necessary materials
  
• Conduct post-workshop data gathering and prepare reports for stakeholders and management
  

Marketing of Programme

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• Resourceful in identifying new markets and work together with the team to create marketing leads to promote EXSEL programme.
  

Stakeholder Management

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• Able to handle stakeholders respectfully in a challenging environment
  

*Additional Role for Sr Coach

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• Candidates will serve as an account manager to regular clients
  
• He/She will supervise the Coach
  
• He/She will be second in line to the Manager, and may represent the department as needed.
  

Requirements

Experience:

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• At least 3 years of experience in similar roles or direct social service preferred
  
• Working knowledge of Social-Emotional Learning needs of children is a plus and/or having a keen interest to equip children with SEL skills and knowledge
  
• Good knowledge of childrens different learning abilities
  

Qualifications:

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• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Counselling, or any other discipline with relevance to SEL or childrens holistic development
  
• MOE-Registered Instructor preferred
  

Other Requirements:

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• Patient and effective conflict resolution skills
  
• Ability to communicate in a clear and precise way
  
• Mature and independent worker, and is an effective team player
  
• Strong organizational skills and detailed in planning
  
• A positive attitude