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  • to empower lives;
  • to reimagine education - a school for all, a space for creativity;
  • to be part of a solution to create education equality in Malaysia;
  • to bring hope and impact to the community through your day-to-day work;
  • to grow through wide professional development, collaboration, networking and partnerships; and
  • to experience a life-changing journey,

If you are, we welcome you to join our community of diverse and passionate young adults who believe in making a difference in our society!

We offer competitive benefits (Medical, Education support, Dental) and an environment that is truly welcoming and opportunities for you to grow, learn and contribute.

Contact: hr@dignityforchildren.org / 03-4044 1397

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Job opportunities 
  • Primary Teacher
    Key Responsibilities

    • Prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes of different ages and abilities in a child-friendly method
    • Mark students' work and give feedback on students' progress and development
    • Maintain up-to-date content knowledge (Cambridge syllabus)
    • Adaptability to learn and use various range of learning resources and materials to guide children's learning
    • Manage students' behavior and apply appropriate and effective positive behavior management strategies
    • Participate actively in school activities and programmes
    • Engage with students' parents and community for better school-home partnership

    Requirements

    • Possess at least 1 year teaching experience
    • Enjoy working with children and passionate about education
    • Energetic and willing to explore new ways of teaching students
    • Must be able to speak and write fluently in English and Bahasa Malaysia (fluency in additional language (s) is a plus)
    • Able to travel for school camps and extended field trips

  • Lower Secondary Teacher
    Key Responsibilities

    • Be a mentor to youth and participate as a positive role model to build and nurture character in underprivileged youth
    • Deliver content according to the IGCSE academic rigor and requirement
    • Manage students' behavior and apply appropriate and effective behavior measures
    • Prepare and deliver interactive lessons (including online)
    • Mark students' work and provide feedback for students in both academic and character development
    • Participate actively in school activities and programme which includes Dignity's events

    Requirements

    • Possess at least 1 Year of working experience in Education or related field
    • Must have a Bachelor Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Professional Degree in Education;
    • Well-versed with the IGCSE syllabus: Mathematics, Science, ICT
    • Passion to work with youth
    • Highly driven and motivated
    • Must be able to speak and write fluently in English and Bahasa Malaysia (fluency in additional language (s) is a plus)
    • Able to travel for school camps and extended field trips

  • Mandarin Language Teacher
    Key Responsibilities

    • Plan and deliver engaging and effective Mandarin language lessons to primary school students
    • Foster language development, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills
    • Contribute to the development of the Mandarin language curriculum
    • Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of individual students
    • Regularly assess students, provide constructive feedback to both students and parents, and maintain accurate performance records
    • Create a positive, organized classroom environment, managing student behavior and ensuring a safe learning environment
    • Stay updated with current teaching methods and educational trends
    • Collaborate with the larger Dignity community for sports, art, students’ welfare/wellness, and more

    Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
    • Fluent in both written and verbal Mandarin and a good command of English
    • Teaching certification or relevant teaching experience is a plus
    • Passion for working with primary school students
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Classroom management and organization skills

  • Teaching Assistants (Primary)
    Key Responsibilities

    • Support and implement the school philosophy and values
    • Create and implement educational content materials including notes, lesson plans, worksheets etc.
    • Deliver personalized instruction to each student based on their level by encouraging interactive learning
    • Allocate graded assignments/tests for the evaluation of students’ progress

    Requirements

    • Diploma in education or another related field
    • Fresh graduates or at least one-year related experience as a teacher
    • Possesses excellent leadership abilities and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to cope well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
    • Ability to work independently while keeping efficient communication
    • Ability to establish effective collaboration within the team and inter-department

  • Youth Leader - Dignity College
    Key Responsibilities

    • Be a mentor to youth and participate as a positive role model to build and nurture character in underprivileged youth
    • Plan and run academic lessons for subjects such as English, Mathematics, Global Perspectives, and Entrepreneurship which prepare youths with knowledge to enter the workplace
    • Conduct lessons with socio-emotional learning components that empower youths to apply SEL in daily life
    • Plan and organize character building-focused camps & workshops that instill discipline and strong character in youths
    • Follow up on students' welfare and disciplinary issues through conducting one-to-one meetings and home visits

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s Degree required
    • Teaching certifications and experience in teaching or leadership preferred but not necessary
    • Has some experience in program development, curriculum writing and research skills
    • Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create productive and healthy relationships
    • Ability to collaborate and work with teams
    • Ability to work independently

  • Skills & Employability Program Developer (Secondary Level Education)
    Key Responsibilities

    • Improve existing curriculum and assessments using Montessori philosophy and project-based learning
    • Collaborate with educators and trainers to ensure relevance and quality
    • Support Trainer upskilling through termly Teacher Trainings
    • Curate materials to enhance educators' pedagogy and classroom management
    • Pursue collaborations and tie-ups with partners to enrich students' learning
    • Explore opportunities for program expansion, ensuring accessibility for a wider range of youth
    • Engage in long-term partnerships to support students' transition into the marketplace.r own commitment to their faith and values

    Requirements

    •  3-4 years of educational experience, with expertise in curriculum development
    • Passion for youth education and character development
    • Strong project management, communication, and administrative skills

  • Skills & Employability Program Coordinator (Secondary Level Education)
    Key Responsibilities

    • Prepare termly schedules, assessment dates, and administrative documentation
    • Facilitate real-life learning experiences through projects like the Joint Year End Art Exhibition
    • Ensure timely attendance tracking, assessment marking, and communication with students/parents
    • Maintain conducive learning environments, ensuring safety and proper resources for each class
    • Monitor curriculum implementation and assess student progress effectively
    • Provide ongoing support to Skills Trainers through regular check-ins and administrative assistance
    • Foster teamwork and collaboration through monthly meetings and continuous communication
    • Compile and submit program reports to funders, ensuring transparent financial stewardship
    • Assist with other necessary arrangements and coordination of external events or workshops if any

    Requirements

    • Minimum 2 years of educational experience, with a strong educational background
    • Passion for youth education and character development
    • Experience in team management, project coordination, and resource acquisition
    • Excellent communication and administrative skills

  • Hairdressing Skills Trainer
    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide comprehensive hairdressing instruction, covering essential skills from hairwashing to chemical applications and customer service
    • Develop engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, incorporating various teaching methods
    • Customize the curriculum to include the latest industry developments and foster creativity in hairdressing techniques
    • Monitor student progress, maintain records, and ensure clear communication with students and guardians
    • Organize industry-aligned field trips for real-world exposure and hands-on experiences
    • Cultivate positive and interactive classrooms, guiding students to enhance their hairdressing skills and creativity

    Requirements

    • Minimum diploma in Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Education, or related field (preferred), or a minimum of 3 years of industry experience
    • Proficiency in using hairdressing tools and equipment, showcasing technical expertise
    • Previous experience in effectively training youth or employees, demonstrating teaching skills is preferred
    • Excellent communication skills to inspire and engage aspiring hairdressers in a positive learning environment

  • Farm Academy Manager
    Key Responsibilities

    • Establish an inviting and nurturing atmosphere that caters to the needs of students and staff/volunteers who visits, enabling them to thrive
    • Oversee and encourage employees and volunteers in farming, food services, housekeeping, and administrative roles at the academy
    • Report and update directly to the CEO on strategy, quality, and impact
    • Be accountable for all aspects of safeguarding at the Academy
    • Supervise all operations of the farm to ensure its structures and amenities are well maintained
    • Be responsible for on-site health and safety management both directly and through delegation to emplyees

    Requirements

    • Must possess substantial experience in farming or agriculture, environment and/or education
    • Passionate about outdoor learning, agriculture and education for children
    • Highly desirable if you are a qualified and experienced teacher with a recognised teaching qualification
    • A proven leader with experience in a senior role, including managing teams, preparing annual plans, and developing and managing budgets.
    • Possess valid driving license and have own means of transport
    • Calm, focused, decisive under pressure and supportive leader who fosters constructive and collaborative relationship with colleagues across the organization.

  • Sports Coordinator (Football Coaching)
    Key Responsibilities

    • To manage a team of coaches and coordinate football training in Dignity
    • To coach football and build student-athletes with character and discipline
    • To run and organize Sports Events & Training in Dignity
    • To teach a Skills Class [STEP - Sports Coaching & Management] to youth 16 - 18 years old
    • To initiate or attend internal or external meetings and follow up with action items

    Requirements

    • Passionate in sports and coaching
    • Able to work with children 4 – 12 and mentoring youth 12 – 18 [Boys/Girls]
    • Owns a car OR can drive
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Social Worker
    Key Responsibilities

    • Management and maintenance of Child Protection Cases
    • Oversee and conduct community outreach project to empower the underprivileged
    • Develop, implement and strengthens organization-wide policies related to Child Protection and Sexual Exploitation
    • Interview parents of students for potential welfare assistance on school fees
    • Conducting home visits regarding need assessments for welfare and medical support
    • Food distribution families of students, coordinate procurement of supplies

    Requirements

    • Degree/ Masters in Social Work/Clinical Psychologist or any other field related to the humanities
    • At least a year of experience in case work dealing with women and children at risk
    • Well versed with the local protection infrastructures
    • Strong administrative skills
    • Able to communicate in Bahasa Malaysia and English, additional language

  • Family Therapist (Licensed Practitioner)
    Key Responsibilities

    • Scheduling & providing individual and family therapy sessions to students of Dignity & their families.
    • Administrative tasks of sessions - intake forms, progress notes, etc.
    • Providing additional support (liaising with the Welfare Team, Teachers, etc.) in compliance to Dignity's SOP

    Requirements

    • Ability to observe how people interact within units
    • Ability to treat psychological disorders within a family context
    • Empathic skills in guiding clients through trauma and transitional crises such as death/leaving home country
    • Highlight problematic relational or behavioural patterns
    • Passionate in working with underprivileged students & their families
    • Work in an inter-disciplinary team that consist of Welfare personnel, Socioemtional team and the Lead
    • Strong accountability in case management and reporting processes
    • Posses a license in counselling/clinical psychology in Malaysia
    • At least 1-2 years of experience in similar field
    • Trained in Family Therapy

    Job Type

    • Full-Time

  • Educational Content Creator & Animator
    Key Responsibilities

    • Work with educational content creators to plan animation, ensuring they align with educational goals
    • Produce storyboards based on given content and flow structure
    • Collaborate with content creators to align animation with educational goals
    • Animate characters, objects, and environments to make educational content visually engaging and easy to understand
    • Utilize the animated content to generate educational videos
    • Ensure seamless transition and maintain a cohesive visual style throughout the content
    • Create layouts for a diverse range of printed and digital materials, including but not limited to workbooks, flashcards, and presentation slides
    • Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as directed by the team lead and the organization

    Requirements

    • Equipped with 2D Animation software (e.g., Blender)
    • Equipped with Video Editing software (e.g., Davinci Resolve)
    • Equipped with Adobe software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign)
    • Equipped with Microsoft PowerPoint
    • A strong portfolio of illustrations, animation, or related work
    • Growth mindset
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Exceptional organization skills

  • Children and Youth Residential Guardian
    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide constant supervision, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children
    • Offer emotional support and mentorship to guide them through the challenges of adolescence
    • Conduct regular meetings and check-ins to discuss upcoming events, holidays, progress, and any concerns with the children and youth
    • Maintain records of academic progress, health documents, personal information, and any incident reports related to the children and youth
    • Manage the allocated budget for home operations effectively
    • Ensure the upkeep and cleanliness of the home and its environment
    • Leading by example as house-parents should serve as positive role models by demonstrating their own commitment to their faith and values
    • Organize specific gatherings or celebrations to promote healthy relationships and build a sense of community within the homes
    • Plan and organize spiritual activities, such as meditation sessions, community service projects that align with the homes’ spiritual or ethical values

    Requirements

    • Diploma or advanced degree in a human services, behavioral sciences or related field
    • At least two (2) years of prior experience working with children or youth, especially in a caregiving or mentorship role, is preferred. This can include work in residential facilities, childcare, teaching, counseling, or related fields
    • Patience, empathy, and the ability to build trusting relationships with adolescents
    • The ability to work under pressure and take on ad hoc/impromptu
    • Agreeable to background and reference check
    • Have valid driving license and have own means of transport, CPR/First Aid certification will be a plus
    • Able to communicate in Bahasa Malaysia and English

  • IT Innovation Assistant
    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide IT support (Maintenance, solution providing, problem solving)
    • Implement a comprehensive system to track device loans and manage maintenance schedules efficiently
    • Systematically document procedures and workflows for repetitive tasks to streamline operations and learning.
    • Digitalization of educational programs to enhance accessibility and efficiency in learning delivery.
    • To conduct classes and workshops for students and staff on various IT topics.

    Requirements

    • Minimum educational qualification in Diploma (ICT related field)
    • Demonstrated experience in designing educational programs, preferably in an academic or organizational setting
    • Previous experience in IT repair and maintenance will be considered a significant advantage.

  • Marketing and Communications Executive
    Key Responsibilities

    • Connect, communicate, and engage with individual donors and corporate partners to run corporate social responsibility projects and programs
    • Identify new partnership opportunities that align with Dignity's mission and values
    • Manage donor relationships, including administrative tasks and follow-ups
    • Administration management for Dignity’s child sponsorship program (Empower-A-Child), ensuring smooth implementation and coordination
    • Ensure effective collaboration and communication with partners, stakeholders, and the internal team
    • Develop and maintain a positive image of Dignity’s mission through effective communication with stakeholders

    Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree (Preferred: Marketing, Communications)
    • 3+ years of experience in marketing communication or related field
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
    • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform marketing strategy and measure campaign performance

  • Donor Officer
    Key Responsibilities

    • Ensure accurate and up-to-date records of donor transactions
    • Generate and issue donation receipts promptly
    • Monitor and verify transactions in the donor database
    • Generate and analyze reports related to donor activities
    • Respond to donor inquiries promptly and professionally

    Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
    • Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
    • Good written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Volunteer Coordinator
    Key Responsibilities

    • Setting up of a volunteer database system and ensure its periodically up to date
    • Engage and recruit potential volunteers that may be of a good fit to assist in the organization’s initiatives and its programs
    • Communicate frequently with volunteers and ensure volunteers are satisfied by creating a healthy working environment – this includes tracking, evaluating and providing constructive feedback as needed of volunteers’ work and progress at the organization
    • Collaborate and liaise closely with senior management and various department leaders to identify departmental needs and assign volunteer tasks as needed to ensure programs are adequately supported
    • Liaise with external representatives and build network with potential volunteers, organizations and university partnerships

    Requirements

    • 1-2 years of experience in volunteering and in sourcing and recruiting would be an added advantage
    • Good knowledge in different recruiting methods
    • Some knowledge in Employer Branding and Recruitment Marketing
    • Working knowledge of databases and MS Office (especially Excel)
    • Great interpersonal and communication skills

  • Graphic Designer

    Dignity is searching for a graphic designer to join our Creative team! Part time, freelance, volunteer positions available. You will be designing a wide variety of things across digital and offline media. To be successful in this position, you must be a self-starter, capable of delivering brilliant creative ideas and executing it through designs, and show amazing attention to detail.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Design web pages, brochures, posters, social media content, annual reports, advertisements, and other communication materials.
    • Completes projects by coordinating with internal and external parties: printer, education department, enterprise team, marketing, etc.
    • Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field
    • Experience as a graphic designer or in related field preferred, but fresh graduates are welcomed to apply too
    • Proficiency with required publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign Quark, and Illustrator
    • Proficient in English

    Job Type

    • Part-time
    • Freelance
    • Volunteer

  • Lead Baker
    Key Responsibilities

    • Co-leading team of bakers
    • Developing and curate product menu in collaboration with Dignity marketing team to serve needs of existing client base.
    • Purchasing and sourcing of food and packaging ingredients
    • Handling business phone and responding to enquiries via Whatsapp
    • Planning and implementing seasonal baked goods menu together with F&B Operation Team, for Raya, Christmas, Chinese New Year and set festive seasons.

Volunteer & Event Coordinator
sew X dignity Production Manager
sew X dignity Admin & Finance Executive
Grant & Project Coordinator
Clinical Psychologist
Family Therapist
Graphic Designer
Primary Teacher
Secondary Teacher
Education Intern

Volunteers

We welcome interns as well as short-term and long-term volunteers, either in the Education departments, Administrative departments or our Transformational Enterprises.

  • Minimum duration for individuals interested in volunteering is 1 full week.
  • Volunteer positions are available for individuals from overseas.

Volunteer teams from schools and companies require special coordination.

Partnerships

If you have any specific ideas or project collaborations, please get in touch with us via dignity@dignityforchildren.org.

Please note your name and project proposal title in the email headline.

Volunteer & Event Coordinator

Key Responsibilities
  • Setting up of a volunteer database system and ensure its periodically up to date
  • Engage and recruit potential volunteers that may be of a good fit to assist in the organization’s initiatives and its programs
  • Communicate frequently with volunteers and ensure volunteers are satisfied by creating a healthy working environment – this includes tracking, evaluating and providing constructive feedback as needed of volunteers’ work and progress at the organization
  • Collaborate and liaise closely with senior management and various department leaders to identify departmental needs and assign volunteer tasks as needed to ensure programs are adequately supported
  • Liaise with external representatives and build network with potential volunteers, organizations and university partnerships
  • Provide support in the implementation and facilitation of events, workshops, programs and activities held by the organization
  • Planning, coordinating and organising of events for both internal and external purposes. Coordination will include acquiring the resources needed for the event, bringing in volunteer and external help when needed and preparing the space needed
  • When required, to organise tours for visitors to Dignity and to introduce the work being done
Requirements

  • 1-2 years of experience in volunteering and in sourcing and recruiting would be an added advantage
  • Good knowledge in different recruiting methods
  • Some knowledge in Employer Branding and Recruitment Marketing
  • Working knowledge of databases and MS Office (especially Excel)
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills

sew X dignity Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

  • Prototype samples and produce new products and gift sets based on brief by the company and highlighted festive season
  • Iterate and improve existing products based on feedback and salability
  • Coordinate printing of new fabrics and working with vendor to look at production consistency
  • Purchase materials (cloth, haberdashery, and packaging solutions) for products and gift sets and source where required
  • Oversee the tailoring team and ensuring their wellbeing
  • Process incoming orders and coordinate the work flow of both full time and part time tailors to facilitate smooth and effective production
  • Track projects and orders to ensure work is completed by the timeline set

Requirements

  • A degree/diploma in fashion/design or a related field is preferred but not required.
  • Some experience in designing or making products in an informal or formal capacity. Photographs or portfolio is required to demonstrate this.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Can speak in English and Malay
  • Computer Competency including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

sew X dignity Admin & Finance Executive

Key Responsibilities

  • Prototype samples and produce new products and gift sets based on brief by the company and highlighted festive season
  • Iterate and improve existing products based on feedback and salability
  • Coordinate printing of new fabrics and working with vendor to look at production consistency
  • Purchase materials (cloth, haberdashery, and packaging solutions) for products and gift sets and source where required
  • Oversee the tailoring team and ensuring their wellbeing
  • Process incoming orders and coordinate the work flow of both full time and part time tailors to facilitate smooth and effective production
  • Track projects and orders to ensure work is completed by the timeline set

Requirements

  • Close monthly financial and performance reports
  • Manage petty cash and receipts
  • Issue quotes, delivery orders, invoice, receipts and collecting payment
  • Keep track of inventory based on minimum levels of products, and advising Production Manager when to stock up
  • Assist Production Manager as needed and taking on new administrative jobs as required

Job Type

  • Full-time
  • Part-time

Grant & Project Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and manage all grants, proposals and projects
  • Develop proposals based on the needs of the Foundation
  • Ensure compliance with donor regulations and requirements; including reporting protocols, various donor reporting templates, donor approval policies and procedures, and award close-out procedures
  • Identifies and manages gifts-in-kind donations to support our education programs (food, medications, stationeries, etc.)

Requirements

  • Goal-oriented with the ability to make strong impact on people and motivate others to achieve their goals
  • Creative solution mindset
  • Analyse and compile information and prepare written and oral reports
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Clinical Psychologist

If you’re that unusual someone who listens deeply before you speak, sees what’s not spoken, knows you’re as fallible as the next person and will put your heart into helping broken, confused and rejected humanity, apply to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify psychological, emotional or behavioral issues
  • Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioral disorders
  • Develop and implement treatment plans and therapeutic processes for the student (client)
  • Help clients define goals and plan action to achieve personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment
  • Monitor client progress through regular meetings or sessions
  • Documents therapy sessions in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies which ensure patient confidentiality

Requirements

  • Must have Masters degree in Counselling/Clinical Psychology or related field
  • At least 2 years work experience
  • Possesses relevant license
  • Enjoys working with children & youths ages 6-18 years
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to communicate comfortably with students, parents, staff and community members in a professional manner
  • Creative, resourceful, self motivated & results oriented
  • Good interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills

Family Therapist

If you’re that unusual someone who listens deeply before you speak, sees what’s not spoken, knows you’re as fallible as the next person, and will put your heart into helping broken, confused and rejected humanity, apply to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Scheduling & providing individual and family therapy sessions to students of Dignity & their families.
  • Administrative tasks of sessions - intake forms, progress notes, etc.
  • Providing additional support (liaising with the Welfare Team, Teachers, etc.) in compliance to Dignity's SOP

Requirements

  • Ability to observe how people interact within units
  • Ability to treat psychological disorders within a family context
  • Empathic skills in guiding clients through trauma and transitional crises such as death/leaving home country
  • Highlight problematic relational or behavioural patterns
  • Passionate in working with underprivileged students & their families
  • Work in an inter-disciplinary team that consist of Welfare personnel, Socioemtional team and the Lead
  • Strong accountability in case management and reporting processes
  • Posses a license in counselling/clinical psychology in Malaysia
  • At least 1-2 years of experience in similar field
  • Trained in Family Therapy

Job Type

  • Full-Time

Graphic Designer

Dignity is searching for a graphic designer to join our Creative team! Part time, freelance, volunteer positions available. You will be designing a wide variety of things across digital and offline media. To be successful in this position, you must be a self-starter, capable of delivering brilliant creative ideas and executing it through designs, and show amazing attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design web pages, brochures, posters, social media content, annual reports, advertisements, and other communication materials.
  • Completes projects by coordinating with internal and external parties: printer, education department, enterprise team, marketing, etc.
  • Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field
  • Experience as a graphic designer or in related field preferred, but fresh graduates are welcomed to apply too
  • Proficiency with required publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign Quark, and Illustrator
  • Proficient in English

Job Type

  • Part-time
  • Freelance
  • Volunteer

Primary Teacher

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes of different ages and abilities in a child-friendly method
  • Mark students' work and give feedback on students' progress and development
  • Maintain up-to-date content knowledge (Cambridge syllabus)
  • Adaptability to learn and use various range of learning resources and materials to guide children's learning
  • Manage students' behavior and apply appropriate and effective positive behavior management strategies
  • Participate actively in school activities and programmes
  • Engage with students' parents and community for better school-home partnership

Requirements

  • Possess at least 1 year teaching experience
  • Enjoy working with children and passionate about education
  • Energetic and willing to explore new ways of teaching students
  • Must be able to speak and write fluently in English and Bahasa Malaysia (fluency in additional language (s) is a plus)
  • Able to travel for school camps and extended field trips

Secondary Teacher

Key Responsibilities

  • Be a mentor to youth and participate as a positive role model to build and nurture character in underprivileged youth
  • Deliver content according to the IGCSE academic rigor and requirement
  • Manage students' behavior and apply appropriate and effective behavior measures
  • Prepare and deliver interactive lessons (including online)
  • Mark students' work and provide feedback for students in both academic and character development
  • Participate actively in school activities and programme which includes Dignity's events

Requirements

  • Possess at least1 Year of working experience in Education or related field
  • Must have a Bachelor Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Professional Degree in Education;
  • Well-versed with the IGCSE Computer Science/ICT, Business Studies/ Accounting syllabus
  • Passion to work with youth
  • Highly driven and motivated
  • Must be able to speak and write fluently in English and Bahasa Malaysia (fluency in additional language (s) is a plus)
  • Able to travel for school camps and extended field trips

Education Intern

EDUCATION TRACK

As an Education Intern or Practicum Student, you can expect to be tasked with hands on experiences and responsibilities in an online classroom setting. Be ready to learn and challenge yourself while you apply your skills from your university classroom.

Key Responsibilities

  • Co-teach online classes as required*
  • Assist and participate in online classes preparation
  • Assist homeroom teachers in online classroom management
  • Administrative tasks including grading and marking of students' works
  • Attend weekly departmental meetings, as well as trainings and conferences as required

*Practicum Students or Interns are given the opportunities to co-teach classes as per university requirements

Requirements

  • Minimum commitment of three (3) months or more
  • Currently pursuing a Degree or Diploma in Education
  • Good command in both written & spoken English with good presentation skills
  • Computer proficient namely Google Suite & Classrooms, Microsoft Office & Zoom
  • Proactive, organised, detail-oriented with strong verbal and interpersonal skills
  • Love children and has strong passion in coaching and developing children from diverse groups of background

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Teaching is more than just a job; it's a calling that takes you on unexpected journey. It's a journey of impact, of transformation, and of shaping not only young minds but also the future.
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Teacher Shom and Teacher Hannah shares why they chose to teach in Dignity for Children Foundation.
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Today, Mohammad, or ‘Chef John’, serves as a head chef in eat X cafe in Sentul, leading a team of young trainees in the Dignity Children Foundation programme.
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Our work began in 1998 in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur with only 20 students then. Dignity is now a learning centre with more than 2,300 children ranging from 2-19 years old.

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