Debate Enrichment Trainer (MOE-eIRS Certificate)

at  THE GLOBAL CITIZEN PTE LTD

The Global Citizen Academy is The Global Citizen Education Group’s flagship enrichment arm, which offers a suite of enrichment programs in the areas of public speaking, global citizenship, leadership, debate, Model United Nations amongst others.
Since 2015, The Global Citizen Academy has created unique student experiences for learners in Singapore and around the Asia-Pacific region. Our programs are designed to offer students engaging, innovative, and exciting educational experiences to hone their skills and gain knowledge outside the classroom. Through our in-person and virtual platforms, we strive to offer our students the very best in co-curricular education.
Our vision is to inspire change and make a difference by transforming every learner a global citizen. Through our programs, we prepare our learners to face the challenges of the 21st century by equipping them with 4 essential skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaborative Working, and Confident

JOB OVERVIEW

The Global Citizen Academy is looking for someone with strong expertise in teaching competitive and / or recreational debate programs for elementary to high school students. The trainer should have a competitive debate background and should be well versed in the WSDC (World Schools Debating Championships), BP (British Parliamentary), and with experience in teaching English Programs whether locally under MOE certified syllabus or internationally under SATS/IELTS/TOEFL.
The trainer will be conducting lessons with materials provided by The Global Citizen Education Group. This position is based in Singapore, and trainers are expected to travel to schools for on-site training programmes. The terms of engagement and remuneration will be on a per programme basis.
Trainers would work as a freelancer, should reside in Singapore and be an MOE-IRS certified instructor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MOE-IRS certified instructor
• Preferred 2 years of relevant teaching/ mentorship experience in the field of debate, for Primary/ Secondary/ Pre-tertiary schools.
• Good command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Strong communication skills
• Professional and able to work independently.
• Passionate about teaching

• Conduct engaging training sessions for students based on the curriculum developed by TGCEG.
• Provide feedback on student’s performance and behaviour periodically.
• Execute classroom management for small group lessons.
• Tailor teaching methods and content to accommodate the diverse learning needs and interests of students.