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Early Intervention Teacher

Overview

Early intervention teachers support children with moderate to severe disabilities and/or developmental delays by providing learning opportunities within daily activities.

Description

  • Work in cross-functional teams to develop and implement education plans based on each child's individual needs.
  • Prepare lesson plans that address learners' specific needs and stakeholder requirements.
  • Conduct assessments to understand children's current performance levels.
  • Review lesson plans and monitor children's learning progress using appropriate strategies.
  • Collaborate with families and professionals through regular case reviews and conferences.

Entry requirements

  • A Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood is preferred. Untrained teachers need an Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention, Special Needs (ADESN) at NIEC.
  • Volunteer to gain exposure to social service work.

Salary

$3,300 – 5,100

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

An early intervention teacher is considered as a social service job. You'll work with the community, volunteers, and social service providers.

What to expect

You'll work in Special Education schools, VWOs, SSAs, or private EIPIC centres. Be willing to work in teams with people from different specialisations.

Soft
skills

Communication

Ability to share information effectively and clearly with children and parents.

Collaboration

Able to work well with educators, therapists, and families to support the child.

Problem-Solving

Use critical thinking to develop innovative solutions.

Knowledge of Child Development

Ability to customise educational approaches for children's unique learning and development stages.

Classroom Management

Able to create supportive environments for children with challenges.

Individualised Intervention

Skilled in developing support plans for each child's specific developmental and learning needs.

Hard
skills

Maria Koh Phey Serh, Senior Subject Coordinator (Sports)
"When we teach them and they start learning, it empowers and helps them lead a dignified life."

Maria Koh Phey Serh, Senior Subject Coordinator (Sports)

MOE Singapore

Frequently asked questions

Allied educators work in mainstream primary and secondary schools. Early intervention teachers work with infants or children below age seven in special education schools or preschools.

Untrained teachers are usually sent by employers like EIPIC centres. You may apply directly at NIEC with 1 year of relevant experience, but employer-sponsored applicants get priority.

They assess each child's level of development and provide individualised instruction according to needs, including speech, language, physical, and occupational therapy support.

They conduct comprehensive tests to identify strengths and areas for growth in cognitive, physical, communication, social, and emotional development to create personalised plans.

Yes, it may be demanding due to high time and energy requirements, emotional demands, and limited resources. Despite challenges, teachers find the work deeply rewarding and purposeful.