Role Overview The Intern Teacher will support the Education Team in delivering structured learning experiences for children undergoing cancer treatment. Working under the guidance of the Education Head/Teacher, the intern will assist in planning and conducting educational sessions, maintaining records, supporting assessments, and engaging with children and caregivers while gaining practical experience in pediatric education.
Key Responsibilities
1. Teaching & Student Support
· Carry out daily teaching sessions in OPD/IPD or in schoolrooms.
· Observe and gradually facilitate classroom activities.
· Support individualized learning where required.
2. Parent & Community Coordination
· Work closely with parents and caregivers for academic continuity.
· Sensitize parents and reintegrated home school staff on cancer and post-treatment effects.
· Assist in identifying and filling out scholarship forms, ensuring all necessary documents are collected.
· Organize regular parent-teacher meetings (PTMs) to discuss children progress.
· Following-up with children for their reintegration purposes.
3. Documentation & Reporting
· Maintain vCAN entries for all educational and support assistance provided.
· Coordinate with the SST (Social Support Team) for holistic child development.
· Maintain all records related to attendance, learning progress, diagnostic assessments (DA), PEP execution, student evaluations, and individual growth tracking.
· Support preparation of monthly progress reports.
· Following up with children to know their progress and schooling status.
Key Skills & Competencies
· Knowledge of child-friendly teaching methodologies.
· Excellent communication and coordination skills to work with parents and caregivers.
· Ability to adapt teaching methods based on student needs and health conditions.
· Proficiency in record-keeping and student progress tracking.
· Familiarity with digital learning tools and online tutoring platforms is a plus.
Qualifications & Experience
· Undergraduate or Graduate in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, Special Education, or related disciplines.
· Candidates from other streams with demonstrated interest in education and child development may also apply. Cancer Survivors who are Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
· Prior internship, volunteer experience or teaching experience with children is desirable but not mandatory.
· Prior work experience with children with health impairments or learning disabilities is preferred.
Operational Duties
1. Lesson Planning & Child Centric Teaching
· Support awareness sessions and educational activities.
· Use interactive and visual learning tools to support diverse learning needs.
· Ensure students receive remedial support where required.
2. Student Monitoring & Reporting
· Conduct diagnostic and periodic assessments to track student progress.
· Maintain attendance logs and individual performance reports for each student.
· Follow up on reintegration status and continued learning support.
3. Parent & Community Engagement
· Organize awareness sessions and sensitization workshops for parents.
· Ensure regular communication with parents on student progress.
· Collaborate with local schools for reintegration efforts.
Additional Duties
This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The Intern-Teacher may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as per organizational needs.
Work Environment:
- Collaborative, purpose-driven & frugal workplace with opportunities to contribute meaningfully to our mission of supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families.
*CanKids KidsCan is an equal chance employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are welcomed and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds to apply.