Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

The English Schools Foundation (ESF); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 279,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

ESF Language & Learning Centre (Wan Chai) in Hong Kong is seeking a passionate Pre-Kindergarten teacher to join our team. We welcome dedicated educators who enjoy a highly creative, playful and collaborative environment and who can contribute to our dynamic ESF community.

The successful candidate will engage in ongoing professional growth, reflect on planning, and deliver an authentic curriculum for our youngest learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education, or Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE/PGDE in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent.
• Holder of HK teacher registration and Child Care Worker/Supervisor certificate is preferred
• An understanding of the role of play in children's learning is essential
• Experience working with two-year-old children in a pre-kindergarten setting will be an advantage
• Competency in using digital technologies to support learning and aid communications is preferred
• Experience in IB Early years settings (Pre- PYP Programmes is preferred)

Responsibilities

• Planning a curriculum responsive to children’s learning diversities which promotes inquiry and ensures ongoing growth and development
• Using a range of appropriate strategies for learning and teaching and classroom management
• Maintain a well-organised and stimulating learning environment for our youngest learners
• Use technology to effectively enhance learning
• Using a range of assessment and reporting methods that show student's achievement
• Provide clear communication of teaching and learning to parents and caregivers
• Ability to work across Early Years programmes
• Collaborating with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students’ learning
• Making an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school
• Planning and engaging in professional learning activities that support school and systematic priorities
• Taking responsibility for own professional development and using the outcomes to improve teaching and students’ learning
• Ensuring administration of classroom procedures is completed efficiently

Education

Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education, or Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE/PGDE in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent

Job description

ESF Language & Learning Centre (Wan Chai) is looking for a Pre-Kindergarten teacher to join our team. We are looking for teachers who are passionate about working with our youngest learners, who thrive in a highly creative, playful and collaborative environment and who can make a positive contribution to our creative and dynamic community. The successful candidates will be committed to their own ongoing professional growth and be able to engage in reflective practices when planning an authentic curriculum. The position will be on a two-year contract starting August 2026, renewable by mutual consent.

Main Accountabilities

Teaching and Assessment:

• Planning a curriculum responsive to children’s learning diversities which promotes inquiry and ensures ongoing growth and development
• Using a range of appropriate strategies for learning and teaching and classroom management
• Maintain a well-organised and stimulating learning environment for our youngest learners
• Use technology to effectively enhance learning
• Using a range of assessment and reporting methods that show student's achievement
• Provide clear communication of teaching and learning to parents and caregivers
• Ability to work across Early Years programmes

Wider professional roles:

• Collaborating with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students’ learning
• Making an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school
• Planning and engaging in professional learning activities that support school and systematic priorities
• Taking responsibility for own professional development and using the outcomes to improve teaching and students’ learning
• Ensuring administration of classroom procedures is completed efficiently

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education, or Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE/PGDE in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent
• Holder of HK teacher registration and Child Care Worker/Supervisor certificate is preferred
• An understanding of the role of play in children’s learning is essential
• Experience working with two-year-old children in a pre-kindergarten setting will be an advantage
• Competency in using digital technologies to support learning and aid communications is preferred
• Experience in IB Early years settings (Pre- PYP Programmes is preferred)

For enquiries regarding ESFX Admin positions, please contact Candy Leung at @esf.org.hk .

For enquiries regarding ESFX Language positions, please contact Venus Cheng at @esf.org.hk (hourly positions), or Dennis Lo at @esf.org.hk (full-time positions).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. We strongly recommend early applications as we reserve the right to appoint candidates earlier than the closing date.

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.

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.
Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.
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.
www.esf.edu.hk

About the Team

ESF Explore, a subsidiary of the English Schools Foundation, delivers a highly successful programme of After-School sports coaching as well as English and other language teaching for children across Hong Kong. We offer classes in 22 ESF schools across Hong Kong and in ESF Language & Learning Centre.
www.esfexplore.org.hk