Subject Head (Pre-Primary Phonics & Reading)

Founded in 2002, Mind Stretcher is the market-leading Tuition & Enrichment brand in Singapore with over 30 centres island wide. As Educators with a Difference, we seek to inspire & stretch the potential of all students, regardless of their individual ability. We welcome like-minded talents who care deeply about nurturing & educating our future generation.

Role Overview

As the Subject Head for Phonics & Reading at Mind Stretcher, you will take ownership of our Pre-Primary Phonics & Reading programme, leading its redesign and academic innovation. You will be a part of conceptualising, building, and refining the curriculum, worksheets, and teaching materials, while leading and building a team of educators to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery. This role is ideal for an experienced early childhood educator with a strong command of phonics and reading instruction who is ready to shape a programme from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Head and oversee the current Pre-Primary Phonics & Reading programme.

• Lead the redesign of the existing programme, conceptualizing and building up a refreshed curriculum framework.

• Develop new worksheets, lesson materials, and curriculum content aligned with best practices in phonics and reading instruction.

• Lead, guide, and support a team of teachers in the effective delivery of the programme.

• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members to strengthen their teaching of phonics and reading.

• Monitor programme effectiveness and student outcomes, refining content and pedagogy based on classroom feedback and results.

• Collaborate with academic leadership on curriculum planning and programme rollout.

• Participate in periodic curriculum reviews and academic planning meetings.

• Any other duties assigned by the Reporting Officer (RO).

Requirements

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required; a higher qualification is an advantage.

• 8–10 years of experience in early childhood education.

• Strong teaching experience in the Pre-Primary level, with a solid background in Phonics & Reading.

• Proven experience leading or supervising a team of educators.

• Strong English language and communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, design, and build curriculum programmes from the ground up.

• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for early childhood education.