Preschool English Teacher

We are seeking an experienced Preschool English Teacher to take full ownership of an N1 classroom within a boutique international preschool.

This is a fully hands-on teaching position for a teacher who enjoys having real ownership of the classroom, the autonomy to teach responsively, and close relationships with children and parents. The preschool offers an international environment, a Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm schedule and approximately 6 weeks of paid leave aligned with the school calendar.

This role is best suited to a teacher who is currently or recently active in hands-on preschool classroom teaching, enjoys creating interactive and play-based learning experiences for younger children, and is comfortable building strong relationships with highly engaged parents.

About the Preschool

• 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 international parent community

• Owner-led environment with strong teacher autonomy

• High level of parent engagement and close day-to-day school-home communication

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the daily operation and culture of an N1 preschool classroom

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences aligned with IPC

• Deliver interactive, play-based and inquiry-led lessons that actively involve children

• Adapt lessons responsively based on children's engagement, interests and classroom needs

• Maintain a warm, secure and well-managed learning environment

• Manage classroom routines, safety, learning documentation and children's progress independently

• Build trust and rapport with parents through regular, clear and confident communication

• Communicate professionally with parents regarding children's development, progress and classroom matters

• Collaborate effectively with other teachers and classroom support staff

• Operate independently and take ownership within a small, autonomy-heavy preschool environment

Requirements

• ECDA-recognised L1 or L2 certification for teaching in English is required

• Hold an ECDA-recognised early childhood qualification appropriate to L1 or L2 educator certification

• Minimum 4 years of preschool group classroom teaching experience

• Prior international preschool experience is mandatory and must be clearly reflected in your employment history

• Recent hands-on preschool classroom teaching experience

• Proven experience independently managing and taking ownership of a preschool classroom

• Experience working with nursery or younger preschool age groups will be strongly relevant

• Strong spoken and written English communication skills

• Comfortable engaging directly and regularly with parents

• Able to communicate with parents in a confident, reassuring and professional manner

• Comfortable delivering interactive, play-based and inquiry-led learning rather than relying mainly on highly scripted or routine-based teaching

• Able to engage children actively and adapt lessons responsively in real time

• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with a small teaching team

• Comfortable working in an owner-led environment with high teacher autonomy and accountability

• Available for a January 2027 commencement timeline

This Role Is Not Suitable for Candidates Whose Experience Is Primarily:

• Enrichment or tuition teaching without full preschool classroom ownership

• Assistant Teacher or support-only positions

• Candidates who have been materially removed from active preschool classroom teaching

Role Details

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Salary: $3,800 to $4,500 monthly

Expected Start: January 2027

Leave: Approximately 6 weeks of paid leave annually, aligned with the school calendar

Location: Central East Singapore

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

EA Personnel Name: Ben Chang
EA Personnel Registration Number: R23111820
EA Licence Number: 22C1307