Preschool Chinese Language Teacher (Lead / N2 Level) - Bedok
We are hiring an experienced Preschool Chinese Language Teacher to join a respected international preschool located near Mountbatten MRT (East Coast area). This is a full-time, in-house position overseeing the Chinese curriculum for the Nursery 2 (N2) level, working in partnership with an English Lead and an Assistant Teacher.
The school adopts a play-based, Reggio- and Montessori-inspired approach and follows the International Preschool Curriculum (IPC). As the Lead Chinese Teacher, you will be responsible for designing and delivering age-appropriate Mandarin lessons to children aged 3–4, within a co-teaching model.
Key Responsibilities- Lead Mandarin lessons for the N2 cohort (ages 3–4), including curriculum delivery and classroom planning
- Collaborate with the English Lead and Assistant Teacher in co-planning and daily coordination
- Facilitate child-led, inquiry-based Mandarin learning through play and exploration
- Conduct quarterly parent-teacher meetings (via Zoom)
- Maintain light documentation (e.g. biweekly learning updates, weekly journaling)
- ECDA-recognised L2 teaching certification (Chinese Language Track)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience teaching in a preschool classroom setting (group-based)
- Able to independently lead Mandarin lessons at N2 level
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Confident engaging Mandarin-speaking parents
- Familiar with Reggio, Montessori, or other inquiry-based pedagogies
- Willing to work full days: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
- Fixed working hours (no rotating shifts)
- Term-based calendar aligned with MOE holiday rhythm (~55 closure days/year)
- Professional trust and autonomy in curriculum delivery
- Monthly reimbursement for classroom materials
- Opportunities for continued learning (e.g. Harvard online pedagogy courses)
- Supportive team with low turnover and strong collaboration culture
- Campus is a black-and-white bungalow with private garden
- Located near Mountbatten MRT
- Accessible from Katong, Marine Parade, and other East Coast neighborhoods
This is a full-time, permanent position directly hired by the preschool — you will be joining their core teaching team.
First Konnection is supporting the recruitment process on behalf of the school. There are no agency fees, no salary deductions, and no third-party involvement in your employment.
If you're looking to grow in a nurturing and progressive early childhood setting, we welcome your application.
EA Registration No. R23111820 (Ben Chang)EA Licence No. 22C1307 (First Konnection Pte. Ltd.)