We're hiring an ECDA-certified Lead Chinese Language Teacher to join a boutique international preschool near Mountbatten MRT for the N2 age group (3–4 years old) , starting January 2026 .
The preschool is housed in a black-and-white bungalow with a private garden , recently recognised as one of Singapore's top preschools.
The school offers a collaborative, child-led environment , guided by the International Preschool Curriculum (IPC) with strong Reggio and Montessori influences.
This is a full-time, on-site position ideal for educators who are confident leading Mandarin lessons, comfortable engaging international families, and excited to join a warm, inquiry-based teaching team.
What You'll Do
- Lead Mandarin lessons for the N2 cohort (ages 3–4)
- Plan and co-develop curriculum with your English co-lead and class assistant
- Facilitate play-based, inquiry-driven Mandarin Chinese learning
- Maintain classroom documentation (biweekly updates, journaling)
- Host parent-teacher meetings and school townhalls (in English)
- Engage confidently with non-Chinese-speaking parents at pickup/drop-off
- Contribute to classroom setup and curriculum planning with the team
Who We're Looking For
- ECDA-recognised L2 certification (Chinese Language track)
- Minimum 3 years' preschool classroom experience (group-based only)
- Prior experience in an international preschool is required
- Confident in leading full-class Mandarin lessons independently
- Strong spoken English — must be able to host parent meetings and school events independently
- Comfortable engaging Mandarin-speaking parents and international families
- Familiar with inquiry-based learning (Reggio, Montessori preferred)
- Able to commit to a Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM fixed schedule
Key Details
- Start Date : 5 January 2026
- Work Hours : Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Leave : Over 55+ paid weekdays off annually (MOE-aligned school holiday calendar)
- Bonus : Annual performance bonus (1.5–2 months based on performance)
- Salary : $4,200 – $4,800/month (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Staff Benefit : Teachers enjoy free enrolment for their child at the preschool.
Four of our teachers' children are already students at the centre.
Why Join This School
- No shift rotations — stable, fixed hours
- Monthly reimbursement for classroom materials
- Opportunities for professional development (e.g. sponsored online pedagogy courses)
- Collaborative teaching team with low turnover and strong leadership
- Calm, grounded work culture in a private garden setting
How to Apply
This is a full-time, direct-hire role .
First Konnection is supporting the recruitment process.
There are no agency fees, no salary deductions, and no third-party cuts — teachers hired will be directly employed by the preschool .
If you hold an ECDA L2 certification , are confident teaching Mandarin in an international preschool setting, and are ready to start fresh in January 2026, we welcome your application.
Submit your resume via MyCareersFuture .
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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It is not a repost of any prior job ad.