L2 Chinese Preschool Teacher (华文幼儿教师)

L2 Chinese Preschool Teacher (华文幼儿教师)

Company: MapleBear Yio Chu Kang
Location: North-East Singapore
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

At MapleBear Yio Chu Kang, we believe that every child deserves a nurturing, engaging, and inspiring environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and nurturing L2 Chinese Preschool Teacher to join our growing team!

If you love working with young children, enjoy bringing the Chinese language to life through meaningful experiences, and believe in making a positive difference in a child's early years, we would love to meet you!

Job Description

As an L2 Chinese Preschool Teacher, you will play an important role in nurturing children's love for the Chinese language and culture through engaging, age-appropriate, and hands-on learning experiences.

You will be responsible for planning and implementing quality Chinese language programmes while creating a safe, positive, and stimulating classroom environment that supports children's holistic development.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Planning & Teaching

• Plan, develop, and deliver engaging Chinese language lessons aligned with the school's curriculum framework and ECDA guidelines.

• Incorporate storytelling, music, art, games, and hands-on activities to encourage children's interest in learning Chinese.

• Create meaningful learning experiences that support children's language, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the different learning needs, abilities, and developmental stages of children.

• Introduce Chinese traditions, festivals, and cultural experiences in creative and age-appropriate ways.

2. Classroom Management & Child Development

• Establish a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and encourage their confidence, independence, and curiosity.

• Guide children's behaviour using positive and respectful classroom management strategies.

• Observe, assess, and document children's learning progress and developmental milestones.

• Prepare learning portfolios, observations, and developmental reports.

3. Children's Safety, Health & Well-being

• Ensure children's safety, health, hygiene, and well-being at all times.

• Supervise children during lessons, meals, outdoor activities, and daily routines.

• Follow the centre's standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and child safeguarding practices.

• Maintain a clean, organised, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

4. Parent Communication & Partnership

• Build warm and professional relationships with parents and families.

• Provide regular updates on children's learning progress, achievements, and developmental needs.

• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and school activities.

• Address parents' concerns professionally and work collaboratively to support each child's development.

5. Teamwork & Professional Development

• Collaborate closely with English teachers, fellow Chinese teachers, and the school management team.

• Participate actively in school events, celebrations, field trips, and curriculum activities.

• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development programmes.

• Contribute positively to a supportive, respectful, and collaborative school culture.

• Carry out other teaching and centre-related duties as assigned by the management.

Job Requirements

• Must possess an ECDA-recognised L2 teaching qualification and meet the requirements to teach Chinese at the preschool level in Singapore.

• Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education – Teaching (Chinese) or an equivalent ECDA-recognised qualification.

• Strong proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Passionate about early childhood education and children's holistic development.

• Patient, responsible, caring, and enthusiastic when working with young children.

• A positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and willingness to learn and grow.

• Prior experience in a preschool setting is preferred.

• Fresh graduates with the required ECDA certification are welcome to apply.

Why Join MapleBear Yio Chu Kang?

• A warm, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth.

• A management team that values open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.

• A chance to make a meaningful difference in children's early learning journeys.

• Opportunities to contribute creative ideas and be part of a growing preschool community.

Apply Now!

If you are a dedicated Chinese Preschool Teacher who believes in nurturing young minds with love, patience, and purpose, we would love to welcome you to the MapleBear Yio Chu Kang family!

Join us in inspiring young minds and making every learning moment meaningful! 🐻❤️