Careers With Us

Learning Support Educator

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to take on the role of providing essential learning support to students with hearing loss within mainstream Primary and Secondary school settings. If you are committed to empowering Deaf and Hard-of-hearing students, enabling them to succeed not only in school but also within the wider community, this role is for you.

An established charity with a deep history and a refreshed desire for impact, The Singapore Association for the Deaf works towards a Singapore where the deaf have equitable opportunities and access to fully participate in and contribute to a robust and thriving community. Your efforts will directly contribute to Singapore being a more inclusive society. 

We offer:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous leave 
  • 5-day work week
  • A nurturing environment
  • Rewarding work 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  1.  Provide one-on-one literacy support to students with hearing loss in mainstream primary and secondary schools.
  2.  Regularly assess and monitor each student’s progress according to their individual needs, and keep records of their performance.
  3.  Liaise and work closely with school personnel, parents and other stakeholders.
  4.  Maintain accurate records of student progress and intervention outcomes in alignment with the funders’ and organisational guidelines.
  5.  Support reviews of Learning Support SOPs, and recommend process improvements.
  6.  Assist in planning and facilitating workshops or outreach sessions for schools, parents, and the community.
  7.  Collaborate with the Itinerant Support Team to achieve performance targets and uphold service standards.
  8.  Support audit processes and prepare data or evidence for reporting purposes.
  9.  Attend training, including Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) beyond Level 1.

 

To succeed in this role, you should have: 

  1.  Minimum 2 years of experience delivering literacy intervention or supporting students aged 7 or above with learning difficulties in schools/learning centres. Prior experience working with students with hearing loss is welcome but not essential.
  2.  Diploma in any field with GCE ‘O’ level credits in English and Mathematics
  3.  Meticulous and good time management skills
  4.  Good communication and interpersonal skills
  5.  Selected candidates must:
    1.  Apply for the Instructor Registration Scheme (IRS) with MOE
    2.  Use SgSL to communicate with clients

 

Interested applicants, please send your CV to hr@sadeaf.org.sg. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Training Administrator, Deaf Studies

We are looking for an organised individual to coordinate and support the coordination of Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) courses and Deaf awareness programmes. If you are passionate about inclusion, education and empowering the Deaf and Hard-of-hearing community, this position is for you. 

An established charity with a deep history and a refreshed desire for impact, The Singapore Association for the Deaf works towards a Singapore where the deaf have equitable opportunities and access to fully participate in and contribute to a robust and thriving community. Your efforts will directly contribute to Singapore being a more inclusive society. 

We offer:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous leave 
  • 5-day work week
  • A nurturing environment
  • Rewarding work 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the end-to-end administration of sign language courses, including responding to inquiries, processing registrations and payments, and scheduling.
  • Coordinate both internal and external sign language and deaf awareness workshops.
  • Liaise with Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) instructors, course participants, and other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare and update course materials and resources for instructors and participants.
  • Maintain and update databases, generate invoices, and prepare monthly reports.
  • Engage with schools, companies, and community partners to organise sign language courses and deaf awareness programs.
  • Support ad hoc Association projects related to public education on deafness, accessibility issues, and the development of SgSL resources.

 

To succeed in this role, you should: 

  • Ability to deal with ambiguity while maintaining a strong sense of ethics; working independently with little supervision
  • Good stakeholder management and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience working or volunteering with the Deaf community or knowledge of Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) is an advantage
  • Be proficient in using digital tools, including Google Workspace
  • Proficiency in Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) is an advantage – all staff are given training and are required to complete SgSL Level 1

 

Interested applicants, please send your CV to hr@sadeaf.org.sg. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Social Work Associate

We are looking for a dedicated individual to case manage clients of SADeaf, particularly students with hearing loss in mainstream schools and institutions. Plan, coordinate, and implement projects and integration activities that promote inclusion and holistic development. If you are passionate about empowering Deaf and Hard-of-hearing students to thrive in mainstream schools and the community, this role is for you.

An established charity with a deep history and a refreshed desire for impact, The Singapore Association for the Deaf works towards a Singapore where the deaf have equitable opportunities and access to fully participate in and contribute to a robust and thriving community. Your efforts will directly contribute to Singapore being a more inclusive society. 

We offer:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous leave 
  • 5-day work week
  • A nurturing & supportive environment
  • Rewarding work 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Case Management and Counselling, assessing clients’ needs
  2. Manage, develop and implement clients’ case or counselling plan
  3. Plan and organise case conferences and provide recommendations
  4. Co-manage the services and programme outcomes, and provide statistical data
  5. Spearhead projects benefitting clients and the Deaf community
  6. Conducting Outreach and Public Education events

 

To succeed in this role, you should have: 

  1. Diploma in Social Work or Social Sciences
  2. Knowledge and experience in social work interventions and case management
  3. Experience working with children
  4. Good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work independently
  5. A heart for serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  6. Proficiency in Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) is an advantage – all staff are given training and are required to complete SgSL Level 1

 

Interested applicants, please send your CV to hr@sadeaf.org.sg. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Social Worker

We are looking for a dedicated individual to case manage clients of SADeaf. Plan, coordinate, and implement projects and integration activities that promote inclusion and holistic development. If you are passionate about empowering Deaf and Hard-of-hearing to thrive in the community, this role is for
you.

An established charity with a deep history and a refreshed desire for impact, The Singapore Association for the Deaf works towards a Singapore where the deaf have equitable opportunities and access to fully participate in and contribute to a robust and thriving community. Your efforts will directly contribute to Singapore being a more inclusive society.

We offer:
● Flexible work arrangements
● Competitive salaries
● Generous leave
● 5-day work week
● A nurturing & supportive environment
● Rewarding work

Key Responsibilities:
1. Case Management and Counselling, assessing clients’ needs
2. Manage, develop and implement clients’ case or counselling plan
3. Plan and organise case conferences and provide recommendations
4. Co-manage the services and programme outcomes, and providing statistical data
5. Spearhead projects benefitting clients and the Deaf community
6. Conducting Outreach and Public Education events

To succeed in this role, you should have:
1. A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a recognised university.
2. Registered Social Worker
3. Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work independently
4. A heart for serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
5. Proficiency in Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) is an advantage – all staff are given training and are required to complete SgSL Level 1

 

Interested applicants, please send your CV to hr@sadeaf.org.sg. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Speech Language Therapist

If you are passionate about supporting Deaf and Hard-of-hearing students in their speech and language development, this position is for you. We are looking for a Speech Language Therapist to plan, develop and implement individualised therapy intervention plans for diverse communication needs.

An established charity with a deep history and a refreshed desire for impact, The Singapore Association for the Deaf works towards a Singapore where the deaf have equitable opportunities and access to fully participate in and contribute to a robust and thriving community. Your efforts will directly contribute to Singapore being a more inclusive society. 

We offer:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous leave 
  • 5-day work week
  • A nurturing & supportive environment
  • Rewarding work 

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Plan and deliver tailored communication interventions for students with hearing loss, aligned with their Individual Education Plans.
  2. Conduct speech, language and communication assessments to develop individualised therapy plans for students across MOE pre-school to post-secondary levels.
  3. Provide direct therapy sessions and consultative support to teachers, parents and other stakeholders to enhance student outcomes.
  4. Collaborate with school personnel and families to monitor progress, review goals and adjust interventions based on student needs and developments in the field.

To succeed in this role, you should have: 

  1. A Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Therapy from a recognised university.
  2. Full registration with AHPC, with at least two years of clinical experience.
  3. Experience working with children and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  4. A heart for serving the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing.
  5. A willingness to learn (or proficiency in) Singapore Sign Language (SgSL).

Interested applicants, please send your CV to hr@sadeaf.org.sg. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Specialised Teacher

We’re looking for Specialised Teachers who are passionate in developing the next generation of students with hearing loss (HL) via the medium of Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) in a mainstream school. Make a difference in the lives of these students as you co-create lesson plans and co-teach with the mainstream teacher. The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) offers competitive salaries, a nurturing environment and opportunities to be involved in projects for the deaf community. You will play a key role in the growth and empowerment of our students.   

Key Responsibilities :

  1. Co-create lesson plans with mainstream teacher 
  2. Co-teach with mainstream teacher
  3. Promote Deaf awareness and provide accessibility support 
  4. Develop and implement specialised intervention programmes to support academic behaviour and social emotional development 
  5. Develop and implement assessment methods that accommodate the communication modes and abilities of the HL students.
  6. Attend and participate in SADeaf events and meetings

To succeed in this role, you should : 

  1. Have achieved SgSL Course Level 3 or at least SEE2 Advanced Stage
  2. Have a degree in any field, preferably with additional diploma in special education 
  3. Relevant qualifications and experience in teaching (preferred)
  4. Preferably with experience in interacting with the Deaf community

Full-time contract, with potential for renewal.

Interested applicants, please send the following to hr@sadeaf.org.sg:

1) CV

2) A 1-min spoken and a 1-min Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) video, in which you introduce yourself and share your motivation for joining SADeaf.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Educational Interpreter

We’re looking for Educational Interpreters who are passionate in providing communication accessibility for students with hearing loss (HL) via the medium of Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) in a mainstream school. Make a difference in the lives of these students as you interpret (English Language to and from Singapore Sign Language) for lessons, school activities and programmes.The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) offers competitive salaries, a nurturing environment and opportunities to be involved in projects for the deaf community. Your efforts contribute towards the growth and empowerment of our students.   

Key Responsibilities

  1. Provide interpretation (English Language to and from SgSL) for lessons and all school activities and programmes
  2. Modify and align teaching strategies to suit the needs of HL students
  3. Work with school management to review and improve school systems/ processes in support for HL students
  4. Provide consultation and build capacity of teachers and other school personnel to support HL students
  5. Conduct and/or organise workshops for parents and families of HL students
  6. Attend and participate in SADeaf events and meetings

To succeed in this role, you should : 

  1. Have achieved SgSL Course Level 3 or at least SEE2 Advanced Stage
  2. Have a diploma or degree in any field 
  3. Have relevant qualifications and experience in teaching (preferred)
  4. Preferably have experience in interacting with the Deaf community

Full-time contract, with potential for renewal.

Interested applicants, please send the following to hr@sadeaf.org.sg:

1) CV

2) A 1-min spoken and a 1-min Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) video, in which you introduce yourself and share your motivation for joining SADeaf.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Sign Language Interpreter (Part-time / Full-time Position with flexi-work arrangements)

If you enjoy working with the deaf community and believe that everyone deserves access to communication, this position is for you. The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) offers flexible work arrangements, competitive salaries, a dedicated and friendly team of colleagues and rewarding work where your efforts will result in tangible outcomes and impact for the Deaf, Deafblind and Hard-of-hearing.

Responsibilities:

  1. Perform spoken English to Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) and SgSL to spoken English interpretation duties in a variety of settings and locations
  2. Deliver sign language interpretation in a professional and ethical manner
  3. Consistently undertake professional training and development
  4. Guide Community Sign Language interpreters as needed
  5. Develop and maintain resources such as training materials
  6. Support the organisation’s events and activities

To succeed in this role, you should:

  1. Be fluent in English and competent in Singapore Sign Language (SgSL)
  2. Be comfortable working with people of all ages and backgrounds
  3. Have a strong desire to continuously learn and develop
  4. Be comfortable working in a variety of settings, such as in classrooms, corporate meetings, in front of a camera for broadcasts, in front of audiences, and online in a Video Relay Service
  5. Have good mental and physical stamina
  6. Be able to deal with ambiguity while maintaining a strong sense of ethics
  7. Be able to work independently with little supervision and be adaptable to changing work and environmental conditions
  8. Be able and willing to be rostered to work on shifts, which could include weekends, nights and public holidays as needed
  9. Be proficient in working with digital tools, especially Google Workspace
  10. Have a recognised diploma or degree in any field

Candidates with experience working or volunteering with the deaf preferred.

Flexi-Work Arrangements available. 5-day work week on roster.

Duration: 2-year contract appointment, with potential for renewal.

Interested applicants, please send the following to hr@sadeaf.org.sg:

1) CV

2) A 1-min spoken and 1-min SgSL video of you sharing about yourself and why you wish to be a Sign Language Interpreter with us

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.