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“I can remember the frustration of not being able to talk. I knew what I wanted to say, but I could not get the words out, so I would just scream.”

Dr Temple Grandin, professor at Colorado State University and bestselling author. She was diagnosed with high-functioning autism at the tender age of 2.

For some children, reaching their developmental milestones is a daily challenge due to their special needs.

However, if diagnosed early and given the right intervention, children with special needs can overcome their disabilities to reach their fullest potential.

If YOU are passionate about helping these children reach their fullest potential, then this is the right job for YOU.

What is the Early Intervention Programme for Infants & Children?

The Early Intervention Programme for Infants & Children (EIPIC) provides therapy and educational support services to children with special needs. It enhances and maximises the developmental growth potential of these children and minimises the development of secondary disabilities. The programme equips them with fine/gross motor, cognitive, communication, social, and self-help skills.

Children aged 0 to 6 with any or a combination of the following:

Physical disabilities

Sensory disabilities

Development delays

Intellectual disabilities

Please click here to find out more about how to refer your child to EIPIC.

How many EIPIC centres are there and where can I find them?

There are 10 Voluntary Welfare Organisations running 14 EIPIC centres.

EIPIC Centres	Location	Tel No	Website
Asian Women’s Welfare Association – Early Years Centre	Lorong Napiri	6511 5300	www.awwa.org.sg
Autism Children's Centre	Clementi / Simei	6773 6930 6783 7066	www.autismlinks.org.sg
Autism Resource Centre – WeCan	Ang Mo Kio	6323 3258	www.autism.org.sg
Canossian School	Aljunied	6749 8971	www.cshi.com
Fei Yue EIPIC Centre	Jurong East	6565 6260	www.fycs.org
Metta Pre-School	Simei / Punggol	6580 4632 6483 9585	www.metta.org.sg
Rainbow Centre	Margaret Drive / Yishun	6475 2072 6482 2592	www.rainbowcentre.org.sg
Society of Moral Charities EIPIC	Woodlands / Choa Chu Kang	6362 6215 6465 3019	www.thkms.org.sg
Spastic Children Association of Singapore	Pasir Ris	6585 5647	www.spastic.org.sg
Society for the Physically Disabled*	Tiong Bahru	6323 2303	www.spd.org.sg

* Centre commences operation in August 2011.

What do EIPIC teachers do?

As an EIPIC teacher, you will work with the children’s parents and professionals at the centre to map out Individual Education Plans for the children. You will also plan the class curriculum and conduct learning activities that will stimulate the children’s development and help them to be ready for mainstream school. Much of the children’s development will depend on you and your ability to make a positive impact in their lives will be second to none.

Projections show that about 60 additional EIPIC teachers need to be recruited annually for the next few years.

What qualifications do I need to have to be an EIPIC teacher?

Most importantly, you will need the “qualification” of passion. If you have genuine passion to be an EIPIC teacher and impact the young lives of children with special needs, then half the battle is won.

You would have an advantage if you have at least a Diploma and above, or relevant experience with children.

Training and Development

If you have the passion for an EIPIC career but are worried about a lack of relevant experience, you can set aside your worry. Upon placement into an EIPIC centre, you can look forward to a comprehensive and structured training and development programme which includes the following:

	In-house training
	In-house guidance and supervision
	External courses at places such as the Social Service Training Institute
	Advanced Diploma and Master's Degree

Career Pathway

Salary

EIPIC Teacher
Degree		Diploma
Untrained	Trained	Untrained	Trained*
2,300 upwards	2,600 upwards	$1,750 upwards	$2,000 upwards

* Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ADECI)

How to Apply

There are three ways to apply:

1.	Check out your preferred EIPIC centre's website for vacancies. Alternatively, call in to check with them. If they have vacancies available, you can send in your resume.
2.	Check out our social services job portal for vacancies at EIPIC centres
3.	You can email your resume directly to us at ncss_smpd@ncss.gov.sg and we will forward your resume to the EIPIC centres.

Contact

For more enquiries, please email ncss_smpd@ncss.gov.sg or call 6210 2657.