A pre-school operator where people come first

Many Singaporeans have fond memories of growing up at or sending their children to one of NTUC First Campus’ 170 pre-school centres across the island.

Two NFC employees, Ms Rozita Osman, a senior teacher at NFC’s Little Skool-House , and Ms Evelyn Chan, a senior occupational therapist in NFC’s Department of Child Support Services, share how workplace support and engagement have enabled their work to flourish.Ms Rozita, who has been with NFC since 2004 and teaches English besides working on curriculum development and centre operations, was drawn to the early childhood education sector by her love for children.

Ms Rozita is also touched by her colleagues’ care. Her teammates sent her a hamper when she was hospitalised, while her supervisors catch up with her regularly to see if she needs help. NFC also organises wellness programmes such as vocal training sessions, which provide teachers with useful tips on projecting their voices correctly and care for their throats, as well as pilates. “Pilates is a form of self-care for me and helps me to wind down,” said Ms Rozita.

Ms Rozita also received guidance from her supervisors in adapting work processes to the COVID-19 situation. Aware that opportunities for face-to-face interactions with parents have drastically decreased, Ms Rozita invited parents to join her online for activities such as virtual storytelling and arts and crafts.

Ms Chan considers NFC the perfect workplace that not only allows her to do work she enjoys but also offers her good work-life balance and professional development opportunities. Like Ms Rozita, Ms Chan is appreciative of NFC’s leave policy. In addition to childcare leave, Ms Chan relies on family care leave to attend to her parents. There is also well-being leave, which Ms Chan took in December to bring her family on a Christmas outing. “This year, I plan to use my well-being leave on my birthday to take some well-deserved time off!”

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