Chinese Speaking Educational Assistant (Lower School) (starting October 2026)

Canadian International School Of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 167,000 - 234,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) seeks a Lower School Chinese-speaking Educational Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year on a fixed-term basis. You will support active learning and classroom behaviour, partnering with a Chinese Homeroom teacher and assisting with daily activities.

The role requires a Chinese teaching qualification and preferred IB background, plus strong interpersonal/organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Chinese teaching qualification and IB background are highly regarded.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be a permanent resident or have a valid Hong Kong visa.
• Collaborate with a Chinese Homeroom teacher for daily classroom teaching.
• Competent IT skills to prepare teaching resources.
• Professional, personable, organized, and reliable under pressure.
• Student-focused and flexible.
• Punctual, dependable and proactive in responding to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Provide active learning & behaviour support in classrooms and assist students as needed.
• Anticipate teacher and departmental needs.
• Lead or cover classes when requested.
• Communicate with Homeroom teacher regarding learning or behavioural incidents/needs.
• Explore opportunities for professional growth beyond basic duties.

Skills

Chinese language

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Chinese teaching qualification

IB background

Tools

IT tools

Job description

Chinese Speaking Educational Assistant (Lower School) (starting October 2026)

Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) is seeking a Lower School Chinese speaking Educational Assistant on a fixed term basis for 2026-2027 school year.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide activelearning & behaviouralsupport in classrooms and assist students as needed.

Anticipate teacher and departmental needs.

Proactively seek guidance and training to buildskillsas needed.

Explore opportunities for professional growth beyondbasicrequiredduties.

Communicate toHomeroom teacher and/or Educational Assistant regarding learning or behaviouralincidents/needs ofstudentson a regular basis.

Lead or cover classes whenrequested.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

Chinese teachingqualificationand IB background are highly regarded

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Applicants must be a permanent resident of Hong Kong orpossessa valid visa to work in Hong Kong

Collaboratewith a Chinese Homeroom teacher for daily classroom teaching and school activities

CompetentIT skills tohelp the homeroom teacher to prepare teachingresources

Professional, personable, organized, and reliable under pressure

Student-focusedand flexible

Punctual, dependable,proactiveand responsive to departmental feedback and decisions

Safety is Our First Priority

CDNIS believes that every child has the right to grow up in a healthy, safe, secure and supportive environment. As an institution CDNIS prioritises and promotes child protection above all else and adopts a strict zero tolerance policy towards the mistreatment or abuse of children.

CDNIS supports the International Task Force on Child Protection (ITFCP) Reports and Recommendations and we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruitment practices with specific attention to Child Protection.

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, CDNIS conducts pre-employment reference checks before confirming any appointment. Furthermore, CDNIS requests all successful candidates to undergo criminal record checks at their local police and/or Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) in Hong Kong.

Personal data collected are for recruitment purpose only and will be used strictly in accordance with the employer's personal data policies. Please refer to the Canadian International School of Hong Kong Limited's Privacy Policy Statement at CDNIS Privacy Policy (https://www.cdnis.edu.hk/policies/privacy-policy).

Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of 24 months from the date the vacancy has been filled.