ASPIRE Programmes Mentor

*PART TIME ROLES, 25-HOURS WORK WEEK AVAILABLE (with alternate day shifts of 3-8pm and 2 to 7pm) *Those without experience are welcome to apply *Willing to work in Whampoa area . Job Summary: In Morning Star Community Services, we seek to create an environment of warmth and safety for the individuals we work closely with. He/she is responsible for supporting day-to-day operations and ensuring the smooth execution of programmes. The ASPIRE Programme Mentor effectively creates a secure and quality care environment for primary school aged children and youth. He/She creates a secure environment for children and youth through enhancing trusting and respectful relationships with them. He/She enriches children’s learning of values through co-designing and implementing developmentally and culturally and age-appropriate curriculum while providing support to them. The Mentor is proactive and intentional in strengthening partnerships with families and collaborates with his/her team members to achieve this goal. Key responsibility areas Responsibilities • Oversee and supervise children and youth enrolled in the ASPIRE Programmes from weekday afternoon to evening (1 pm to 9pm) • Assist in coordinating, and implementing the activities and programmes for children and youth, through nurturing engagement and interaction in the daily routines of the children and youth under our care • Befriend, coach and mentor children and youth using positive discipline method Programme Execution & Delivery • Plan learning lessons and activities to support the students’ Social-Emotional Learning • Coach and facilitate group learning sessions for Primary school students and teens • Apply appropriate classroom management strategies that facilitate the implementation of the curriculum while enabling observation and documentation of children’s learning Stakeholder Management • Interact with family members or caregivers regarding the development of the children and youth where necessary • Utilize tact, diplomacy and courtesy when interacting with team members, clients and/or stakeholders • Escalate queries or requests to seniors and superiors • Maintain good relationships with team members, clients and/or stakeholders Requirements Qualifications: • Minimally 'O' Level / ‘A’ Level / ITE • Candidates without experience are welcome to apply • Professionals looking to transition into a new career path are also welcome to apply Experience: • 1 – 2 years of experience in similar roles preferred • Ability and passion to work with children and youth • Possess a sense of responsibility towards the care of our clients (children, youth and their caregivers) • Proficient in CASEL’s Social-emotional competency framework and some training and proficiency in Visual Art are added advantages Other Requirements: We also seek candidates who have the following skills: • Able to work collaboratively with others, and contribute to teamwork. • Possess interpersonal skills allowing efficient communication with others to achieve mutual consensus and outcomes. • Able to detect and decipher the emotions of others to manage interpersonal relationships in work situations. • Possess a service-oriented mindset to commit to meeting the needs of internal and external clients