Psychologist

Job ResponsibilitiesWork across the Busy Bees umbrella of preschools with the Head of Inclusion on cases involving children with a range of developmental, learning, emotional, social and behavioural needs.Observe children in naturalistic preschool settings, gather relevant information and provide clear, practical recommendations to guide each child's next steps.Provide psychological/behaviour intervention and in class consultation, with child’s teacher and/or family.Carry out 1:1 intervention(s) tailored to individual children, including emotional regulation, behaviour management, social skills and social communication support (case-by-case)Conduct psycho-educational and psychological assessments (Singapore Ability Scale/WPPSI-V), using standardised and non-standardised tools (ABAS and AEPS III) where appropriate, within the Busy Bees preschool group.Undertake School Readiness Assessments (SRA) for graduating children and for children transitioning to National Curriculum (NC) primary schools, to inform suitable post-preschool pathways.Conduct Comprehensive Needs Assessments (CNA) and other required psychological assessments, including assessments that support Primary 1 deferment requests where applicable.Contribute to transition planning from one educational setting to another, working with families, educators and relevant external stakeholders.Work alongside the dedicated Associate Psychologist to deliver assessments, interventions, documentation and follow-up support.Consult with and guide early childhood educators, early intervention educators, allied health professionals and caregivers on psychological, emotional and behavioural aspects of child development.Co-plan and, where appropriate, co-deliver classroom strategies with educators so therapeutic approaches are embedded in everyday learning environments.Provide training, consultation and workshops for educators and caregivers on strategies that can be used in preschool and at home.Provide professional guidance within the trans-disciplinary team and contribute to the quality and consistency of psychological support across preschools.Qualifications and ExperienceMaster's degree in Educational Psychology or Clinical Psychology.Full registration with an appropriate professional psychological body and recognised status as a registered psychologist.Relevant clinical or educational experience working with children.Training and competence in administering psycho-educational assessment tools for children, including both standardised and nonstandardised measures.Experience in conducting psychological assessments and providing training or consultation to educators and caregivers is an advantage.Strong child-centred clinical judgement and the ability to translate assessment findings into practical recommendations.Collaborative, respectful communication with families, educators, therapists and external stakeholders.Ability to work independently across multiple preschool settings while contributing actively to a trans-disciplinary team.Compassionate, proactive and committed to young children's holistic development.