An established early childhood centre is hiring a Mandarin preschool teacher to lead small-group classes for children aged 0 to 5. The role involves delivering Mandarin lessons, guiding both the child and accompanying parent during lessons, adapting lesson materials monthly, and documenting each child's progress.

Structured onboarding and mentorship will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Mandarin lessons for preschool-aged children
• Guide both the child and accompanying parent during class
• Adapt and update teaching materials monthly based on class progress
• Document learning and development outcomes for each child
• Maintain clear, professional communication with families
• Ensure a calm, safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Collaborate with colleagues to uphold teaching consistency and centre values

Requirements

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Able to deliver lessons confidently in Mandarin, as the role involves teaching in Mandarin and communicating with Mandarin-speaking parents
• Able to communicate in basic English
• Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education - Teaching (Chinese), or ECDA-recognised equivalent
• Experience working with children aged 0-6 in preschool, childcare, or group teaching environments
• Comfortable teaching in a parent-accompanied classroom model
• Able to work on-site at the East Coast centre
• Available for weekend work (one or two weekend days per week)

Other Considerations

• Fresh diploma graduates are welcome
• Prior experience in structured enrichment or preschool settings is an advantage
• Candidates should demonstrate interest in lesson planning, documentation, and collaborative work

Note: As this is a parent-accompanied class format, teachers must be comfortable engaging both the child and parent during lessons.
Work Location

East Coast, Singapore (ground-floor premise)

Work Schedule

• 5-day work week (choose one of the following):
  3 weekdays + 2 weekends
  4 weekdays + 1 weekend
• 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (includes 1-hour lunch break)
• Fully on-site role

Salary and Career Progression

• Probation (1 month): $2,500/month
• Post-probation: $2,800 - $3,000/month
• Tiered progression based on student hours taught:
  Tier 1 (up to 55 hrs/week): $3,500 - $3,700
  Tier 2 (up to 77 hrs/week): $4,000 - $4,200 (target within 6 months)
  Tier 3: up to $4,800
  Tier 4: up to $5,500+

Interview Process

1. In-person structured interview (~1 hour)
2. DISC personality profiling (report shared with candidate)
3. Half-day classroom trial including lesson prep and co-teaching observation

How to Apply

This is a full-time, direct-hire role at a Mandarin-focused early childhood centre located at East Coast, Singapore.

First Konnection is supporting the recruitment process. There are no agency fees, no salary deductions, and no third-party cuts - teachers hired will be employed directly by the centre.

If you are confident in leading Mandarin classes for young children and ready to grow in a structured, values-based environment, 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.)