Lead English Teacher (K1)

We are seeking a Lead English Teacher (K1) to take full ownership of an existing preschool classroom in a boutique international preschool setting.

This is a hands-on teaching role with full classroom responsibility and regular parent-facing engagement. The role carries a full teaching load, with the “Lead” designation reflecting ownership, visibility, and accountability rather than reduced teaching time.

This role is best suited to a teacher who is confident leading a classroom independently, enjoys building strong relationships with children and parents, and is comfortable delivering interactive, play-based learning in a highly engaged school community.

• Boutique international preschool located in Central East Singapore
• Guided by the International Preschool Curriculum (IPC)
• Influenced by Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches
• Serves a predominantly expatriate parent community
• Operates within an owner-led, hands-on environment with strong teacher autonomy
• High parent engagement and close day-to-day school-home communication

• Lead and manage daily classroom operations for a K1 class of approximately 16 students
• Take full ownership of the K1 English classroom, including planning, delivery, documentation, and overall classroom culture
• Plan and deliver interactive, age-appropriate learning experiences aligned with IPC
• Create a warm, engaging, and well-managed classroom environment where children feel secure, involved, and encouraged to participate
• Build trust and rapport with parents through clear, professional, and confident communication regarding children’s progress and classroom matters
• Work collaboratively with the K1/K2 Lead Chinese Teacher, with support from a half-day Assistant Teacher
• Maintain classroom safety, structure, routines, and learning documentation
• Adapt responsively to classroom and programme needs in a dynamic school setting

• ECDA-recognised L2 (English track) certification is mandatory
• Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education – Teaching (DECCE-T) or equivalent
• Minimum 4 to 5 years of preschool group classroom teaching experience
• Proven ability to independently own and manage a classroom
• Prior experience in an international preschool setting
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills
• Comfortable engaging with parents regularly and able to build confidence and rapport in a natural, professional manner
• Comfortable delivering play-based, inquiry-led, interactive classroom experiences, rather than highly scripted or purely routine-based teaching
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
• Comfortable working in an owner-led, autonomy-heavy environment with high teacher ownership
• Recent hands-on classroom experience will be an advantage

This role is not suitable for candidates whose experience is limited to:

• enrichment-only teaching
• assistant-only roles
• teachers who are significantly removed from active classroom practice
• profiles that are stronger in support capacity than in independent classroom leadership

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
• Leave: Approximately 6 weeks of paid leave annually, aligned with the school calendar
• Work Location: Central East Singapore

Additional Information

Teachers may be eligible for staff child enrolment benefits, subject to availability and centre policy.

EA Licence Number: 22C1307