Educational Assistant

ESF Educational Services Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 167,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

ESF International Kindergarten, Tsing Yi is seeking a temporary Educational Assistant from November 2026 to February 2027 to support highly qualified staff in early childhood education. The role involves assisting the teacher, guiding children aged 3 to 5, and maintaining a stimulating learning environment.

Applicants should be self-motivated with excellent English communication skills and prior experience with young children.

Qualifications

• Be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent English communication skills are required.
• Experience with children aged 3–5 in an educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support the teacher in conducting classroom activities.
• Guide and lead children in individual and small group activities.
• Contribute to a stimulating and challenging learning environment.
• Support emotional development through nurturing care.
• Observe and document children's progress and report to the teacher.
• Organise and prepare resources for planned activities.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent English communication

Experience with 3–5 year-olds

Experience in education environment

Education

Early Years Teaching qualification

Hong Kong Teacher Registration (advantageous)

Job description

ESF International Kindergarten, Tsing Yi is looking for a temporary Educational Assistant, from November 2026 to February 2027, to join our exceptional team of highly qualified and experienced staff who are both nurturing and passionate about early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and support the teacher in conducting a range of classroom activities
• Guide and lead children in individual and small group activities
• Contribute to maintaining a stimulating and challenging learning environment
• Support the emotional development of children through nurturing and caring for them
• Observe, gather and document information on children’s progress and report them to the teacher
• Organize and prepare resources for planned activities

Requirements

• Be self-motivated
• Have excellent English communication skills
• Have experience working with children young children (between 3 and 5 years old) in an educational environment
• Have experience working with children from diverse cultural backgrounds
• An Early Years/Teaching qualification and Hong Kong Teacher Registration is advantageous
• Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

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ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment.

We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices, with all appointments contingent upon an interview, identity verification, criminal background checks (including ICPC, SCRC, and other international background checks as appropriate), assessment of social media presence, and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines, ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

About Us

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds. There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools.

About the Team

ESF Tsing Yi International Kindergarten was authorised in July 2013 as an IB World School, delivering the Primary Years Programme. Through their inquiry into four of the six PYP transdisciplinary themes each year, the children in both K1 and K2 develop knowledge and understanding, as well as skills and attitudes that they can use in kindergarten and take with them into their future learning. At Tsing Yi, play is the primary mode of learning and the learning environment is set up to promote inquiry through a broad range of play opportunities that promote creativity, critical thinking and communication. The students develop a sense of self, and further develop the skills necessary to nurture positive friendships with other children. They become more aware of their place in the wider world.

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