Preschool English Teacher

Preschool English Teacher $3,800 to $4,500 Monthly We are seeking an experienced Preschool English Teacher to join a boutique international preschool in Central East Singapore and take full ownership of an N1 classroom. This is an opportunity for a teacher who enjoys having real ownership of the classroom, the autonomy to teach responsively, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with children and parents in a close-knit school environment. The preschool offers an international setting, strong teacher autonomy, high parent engagement and the opportunity to make a visible impact on children's early learning journey. Teachers who enjoy being trusted to create engaging learning experiences, rather than simply following a rigid structure, will find this environment particularly suitable. This is a fully hands-on teaching position for a teacher who is currently or recently active in preschool classroom practice, enjoys creating interactive and play-based learning experiences for younger children, and is comfortable building strong relationships with highly engaged parents. About First Konnection First Konnection is an education specialist recruitment agency focused on connecting educators and education professionals with suitable opportunities across Singapore. Candidates can view our Google reviews from educators who have worked with First Konnection throughout their job search journey and successfully secured opportunities within Singapore’s private education sector. We focus on understanding each candidate’s experience, career goals and preferred working environment, helping educators find roles where they can succeed long term. 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