Careers @ Kaplan

Kaplan Singapore is part of one of the world’s largest education companies, Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company and a premier provider of educational services for individuals, schools, and businesses worldwide. Since 1938, we've helped millions of students reach their educational and career goals, and have provided a dynamic work environment for our employees.


Kaplan is a pioneer in the private education sector, with a brand name that is synonymous with quality, innovation and integrity. In Singapore, we offer a wide range of courses ranging from diplomas and degrees to professional Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualifications and post-graduate degrees including MBAs, DBAs and PhDs.

Kaplan's success is directly related to its ability to recruit and retain highly qualified and motivated professionals in all areas of the company. We've assembled a group of talented individuals who are rewarded for individual and team-oriented accomplishments. The Kaplan environment is highly entrepreneurial in spirit. The Company offers the excitement and creativity of a fast-paced start-up, with the fortitude and reliability of a Fortune 500 company.

Kaplan offers full and part time career opportunities in Singapore, in addition to part time teaching opportunities. Career opportunities include marketing, information technology, administration, human resources, curriculum development, teaching, program management and more. For more information, please click on the links under “Open Positions”.

Open Positions

1. Associate Trainers for ESS Workplace Literacy & Numeracy

We are seeking qualified/experienced ESS Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) trainers who meet the following criteria to join us as Associate Trainers.

a) Workplace Literacy (WPL) Trainers
To conduct and deliver the WPL programme under the Employability Skills System, WSQ framework.

Requirements:                      
• At least 2 years or more of training adults in English Literacy programmes
• Possess the following qualifications
- CELTA/TESOL/ TESL/ TEFOL/TEFL OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Linguistics OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant English AND ACTA CU 3&4 OR
- NIE Post-Grad Diploma in Education (General) with English as a teaching subject
• Experienced ESS WPL trainers with good track record will have an added advantage
• Only those with the above qualifications need apply

Interested applicants should send their resumes to arthur.chiang@kaplan.com.
                                     
b) Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Trainers
To conduct and deliver the WPL programme under the Employability Skills System, WSQ framework.

Requirements:
At least 2 years or more of training adults in Numeracy programmes
• Possess the following qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics) OR
- NIE Post-Grad Diploma in Education (General) with Mathematics as a teaching subject
• Experienced ESS WPN trainers with good track record will have an added advantage
• Only those with the above qualifications need apply

Interested applicants should send their resumes to arthur.chiang@kaplan.com.

2. Regional Business Manager

We are looking for passionate, focused sales and business development people to drive business into the private education markets. Your role will include networking, prospecting and negotiating for new Higher Education programs to be introduced into the private education market in the region. You will manage and grow existing accounts, as well as identify and target new partnerships.

Responsibilities:
- Accountable for regional sales and business development activities
- Own and grow the business revenue in the assigned territory
- Manage and drive business strategies/programs through agents, partners and educational institutions
- Work closely with Program Management, Academic Faculties, University Partners and Marketing teams at the Singapore office
- Work in a manner that maintains the highest partner and customer service standards
- Maintain and strengthen relationships and build rapport with existing and new partners

Requirements:
- University degree with several years' work experience in a multinational environment with B2B and regional sales experience
- Have a strong solution sales track record; meeting and achieving financial and performance targets
- Strong business acumen, highly motivated with a high level of initiative, excellent communication, customer relationship and people management skills
- Resourceful with good planning and organizational skills
- A team player who is able to adapt quickly to change and work in a rapidly changing environment
- Have a sound understanding of the private education market
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation and computer skills
- Extensive travelling will be necessary
- It is essential that you have a good knowledge of written and spoken English. The ability to speak and write Mandarin will also be considered an advantage

Please email your resume stating current and expected salary to liz.zhao@kaplan.com.sg.

3. Trainer/Product Head, Financial Products

 Responsibilities:
- Public and In-house trainer for Financial Market courses
- Creating and developing Financial Market training course content
- Making research on market trends and customer needs for developing of an effective Financial Market training content
- Participating and interacting with corporate client on training needs
- Interacting with existing and potential trainers on teaching delivery, quality and development

Requirements:
- Masters degree or equivalent qualifications in finance
- CFA Charter holder
- Strong Industry understanding of the financial and banking sectors
- Teaching experiences in financial market courses a distinctive advantage
- Strong leadership skills and ability to foster positive and influential relationships with people from all levels
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to establish ongoing relationship clients for long-term business
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Articulate and capable communicator with good presentation skills

Please email your resume stating current and expected salary to hr@kaplan.com.sg.

4. Teaching Positions - Higher Education
Kindly email your CV to the Academic Head at mellissa.tawin@kaplan.com.sg

Requirements:

Diploma/Bachelor programs

A recognised Master Degree with relevant qualification and at least 2 years of relevant working and teaching experience in related field.

Master programs

A recognised Master/Doctorate Degree with relevant qualification and at least 2 years of relevant working and teaching experience in related field.
English Language programs A recognised Degree in Education/Linguistics/English Language OR TESOL/CELTA certification and at least 2 years of relevant working experience in related field.

All candidates must possess good software skills in Microsoft Office/Outlook and experience in teaching with Information Communication Technologies (ICT) or Learning Management Systems (LMS). Only Singaporeans and Singapore PRs need apply.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

4. Teaching Positions - Corporate Training / Financial Products
We are constantly growing our team of expert practitioners. If you are interested to train with us, we would like to hear from you. Kindly email your CV to hr@kaplan.com.sg

For Students and Graduates

Kaplan students and graduates can also browse jobs at the JobStreet-Kaplan Career Bank

Employers who are interested to publicise job opportunities to our students and graduates can email to info.sg@kaplan.com