Careers

Location: Islandwide

New Life Childcare is childcare with a difference. We cherish and nurture every child to become a happy and confident learner with good character values. We believe that each child is a unique individual, who grows and develops skills through exploring within an educational and play-based curriculum. 

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated and passionate in working with children. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver meaningful and engaging activities for children
• Deliver lesson plans to help children learn and develop their potential
• Carry out routine care for children
• Set up inviting and enriching classroom environment
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, including parents and community partners, to help children learn better
• Provide periodic updates to parents on the children’s learning and development
• Plan and organise activities and events, such as field trips and concerts, to help children learn

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in Preschool Teaching (DPT)
• Passionate to work with young children aged 2 months to 6 years old
• Able to work rotating shifts (7am to 7pm)
• Pleasant disposition with good communication skills

The Cook’s main role is to provide food and beverages preparation and other related services to the community service centres under the care of New Life Community Services. 

Location:  Bukit Panjang & Junction 10

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prepare, serve and cook meals (mainly breakfast & lunch) for children and teachers/staff from Monday to Friday, and Saturdays where required
• Assist in serving meals for children in the centre
• Clean up dining tables and wash dining area
• Upkeep kitchen cleanliness and wash kitchen utensils
• Clear and wash fridge on a weekly basis
• Assist in grocery purchasing necessary for cooking
• Upkeep standards of personal hygiene at all times
• Adhere to ECDA and MSF safety and hygiene guidelines, e.g. Safe Entry Requirements, possession of valid food & hygiene certificates

Requirements:

• Minimum GCE ‘O’ Levels
• 1 year’s experience working as a cook in a preschool or student care centre
• Able to maintain high standards of personal hygiene at all times
• Adherence to ECDA and MSF guidelines, e.g. vaccination requirements, possession of valid food & hygiene certificates

New Life Children Programmes is a specialised service catered to K2 to P4 children. Our missional purpose is to nurture children to be confident and compassionate.

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated and passionate in working with children as well as partnering parents, volunteers and other stakeholders in supporting the children’s development.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate programmes
• Manage and provide support to volunteers
• Build positive and close working relationships with children, parents and relevant stakeholders
• Plan activities to engage and build a relationship with mentee(s) on a 1-2-1 basis
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• Minimum Polytechnic Diploma or higher
• Experience in working with children is an advantage
• Service-oriented and passionate about working with children and families
• Proficient in English and Mandarin
• Team player and adaptable to changes
• Able to work on weekday nights and Saturdays

New Life Student Care is catered to primary school-going children who are 7 – 12 years of age. Our mission is to mentor children to become disciplined and confident individuals through providing holistic engagement at our three centres.

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated and passionate in working with children as well as partnering parents, volunteers and other stakeholders in supporting the children’s development.

Location: Teck Whye, Bukit Panjang & Woodlands

Roles & Responsibilities:

Classroom Management

• To observe, evaluate and document students’ performance and behaviour
• Adopt creative teaching techniques to engage and motivate the students in their learning
• Possess primary school content knowledge for Homework Guidance
• Implement effective routines for work, meal-time and play
• Ensure the safety and well being of the students at all times
• Use technology effectively for work and teaching. Able to use PowerPoint for presentations, Excel for basic formulas and calculations, and video-cameras to document students’ learning

Activity planning, implementation, and evaluation

• Plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate programmes
• Oversee the smooth running of activities
• Plan and execute activities
• Monitor and evaluate sessions in line with session and activity goals

Partnerships with stakeholders

• Build positive and close working relationships with parents and relevant stakeholders
• Communicate effectively (both written & verbal) with colleagues, caregivers and volunteers
• Work cheerfully and collaboratively with all stakeholders to uphold professional conduct and organization values
• Work with children and their families (Assessment & Parent-Teacher Teleconferences)

Administrative

• Attend to enquiries, maintain proper records and prepare reports
• Keep accurate and up-to-date administrative and student records at all times
• Perform other administrative roles as assigned from time to time by Student Care Manager

Other Departmental Needs

• Support in other administrative and logistics as needed (e.g. call parents, write meeting minutes, etc.)

Corporate Events

• As assigned by event I/C

Others

• Any other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum Polytechnic Diploma or higher
• Possess primary school content knowledge for homework guidance
• Passionate and committed to connecting with children and families
• Service-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in English and Mandarin
• Team player and adaptable to changes
• Energetic, responsible, organised and ethical

New Life Volunteer Management (VM) plays a vital role in engaging volunteers, cultivating long-term relationships and building volunteer commitment that bring an affinity between the volunteers, the organisation and its mission. 

We are looking for a passionate, organised and sociable professional to be a key member in creating a volunteer-friendly culture within New Life where fulfilled volunteers are fulfilling needs.  

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conceptualise, plan and develop strategies to build deep friendships and foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
• Design, implement and administer VM systems and processes
• Network, match and engage volunteers with organisational and beneficiary needs
• Curate and manage the volunteer training programmes and learning management systems to strengthen capability, support aspirational and motivational needs, and create buy-in
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to collate volunteer contributions and support in secretariat work and reporting of the volunteer programmes to management
• Utilise appropriate platforms for effective communication with volunteers and internal stakeholders to optimise engagement and coordination

Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in social work, psychology, human resource or related fields
• Good understanding of the social service sector or non-profit organisations 
• Passionate in creating positive impact for internal and external stakeholders 
• Self-starter and multi-tasker with flexibility & adaptability  
• Ability to think big-picture and be meticulous  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiar with social media  
• Experience in project management or event coordination will be an advantage 

We are looking for a passionate and energetic individual to partner with the Heads of Department in growing & expanding our services.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the full spectrum of HR functions
• Performance management
• Employee engagement
• HRMS management
• Participate in other HR programmes

Requirements:

• Degree in Human Resources or general degree
• At least 5 years of HR experience
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and presentation)
• Strong knowledge of MS office and general HRIS
• Passion to work in a social service agency
• A good team player
• Ability to work with staff at all levels
• Experience in the Early Childhood sector will be an added advantage

The Operations Executive is responsible for overseeing operational functions and ensuring that daily operations run smoothly.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Source and appoint vendors for FM services to support centres’ operations
• Work closely with term contractors in maintaining an operational centre for services
• Promptly support centres’ requests for service, rectification, and any other concerns
• Conduct checks on the quality of services provided by vendors
• Administrate the procurement system, access and CCTV systems
• Assist in managing office space, seating arrangements, telephone lines, storage, etc.
• Support the HQ office with sourcing and procurement
• Manage and maintain office supplies, equipment, and facilities
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures
• Manage IT help desk and administration

Requirements:

• Proven track record in handling vendors, contractors and WSH-related projects
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent team player and able to work independently
• Ability to multi-task and service-oriented

New Life Youth serves youths from 11 to 21 years old. Our mission is to mentor youths by creating a positive impact on their lives, developing their resilience through nurturing mentorships and empowering them to initiate change within their communities. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated and passionate about working with youths.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1-1 Mentoring

• Engage youths through conversations and activities to build rapport
• Holistically develop youths in their biological, psychological, social, and emotional aspects through positive role modelling
• Utilise principles of youth development to instill discipline and build youths’ positive self-conception and individual strengths
• Connect with youths to develop and maintain a relationship of trust

Programmes – Operations (Youth Hub & Schools)

• Co-lead and conduct sessions with learning objectives based on SEL
• Observe, evaluate and document youths’ performance and behaviour
• Apply creative techniques to engage and motivate the students in their learning
• Plan, execute, monitor and evaluate programmes and activities
• Monitor and evaluate sessions in line with pre-determined goals
• Utilise tools and technology effectively for work and teaching

Programmes – Partnerships

• Build positive working relationships with relevant stakeholders
• Communicate effectively (both written & verbal) with colleagues, caregivers, and volunteers
• Work positively and collaboratively with all stakeholders to uphold professional conduct and organisation values
• Participate in corporate events as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
• Passion and commitment to working with youths
• Service-oriented spirit with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in English and Mother Tongue
• Team player, able to take initiative and adaptable to changes
• Energetic, responsible, organised and ethical
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience working with youths. Volunteering in church youth ministry will be considered