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[January 2026 Start] Lead Chinese Language Teacher (N2 Class) — Mountbatten | International Preschool

FIRST KONNECTION PTE. LTD.D14 Geylang, Eunos, SG

3 days ago

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

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.

EA Registration No. : R23111820 (Ben Chang)

EA Licence No. : 22C1307 (First Konnection Pte. Ltd.)

This listing is managed by First Konnection , a recruitment partner representing the hiring preschool. It is not a repost of any prior job ad.

Tell employers what skills you have

Child Development

Lesson Planning

Curriculum Design

Teaching

Parent-Teacher Communication

Curriculum Planning

Classroom Management

Early Childhood Education

Mandarin Chinese

Stakeholder Engagement

Pedagogy

Preschool Education

Communication Skills

Bilingual

communication with parents

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