English Language Teacher-Grades 1+2

International School; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

International School in Putrajaya, Malaysia, is seeking passionate Primary Teachers to deliver high-quality instruction in English, Mathematics, and Science for Grades 1 and 2. You will create an engaging, inclusive classroom that nurtures early literacy, numeracy, and scientific curiosity.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field, with 1–2 years of classroom experience and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field (or equivalent teaching certification).
• Minimum 1–2 years of formal classroom teaching or primary tutoring experience, ideally with Grades 1 and 2.
• Exceptional command of spoken and written English.
• Solid working knowledge of foundational numeracy, early literacy methodologies, and basic elementary science concepts.
• High patience, creativity, and energy for managing lower-primary children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with the school's approved curriculum for English, Mathematics, and Science.
• Bridge connections between subjects using strong English literacy to help with word problems and science vocabulary.
• Adapt teaching strategies, pacing, and materials to diverse learning styles of 6–8 year olds.
• Regularly assess student performance through formative assessments, quizzes, class participation, and homework.
• Provide constructive feedback to build confidence in reading, writing, calculating, and inquiry.
• Maintain logs of student progress, attendance, and behavioral milestones.
• Cultivate a positive, orderly, emotionally secure classroom culture where learners feel safe to explore and make mistakes.
• Establish clear classroom rules and transitions for early primary attention spans.
• Update parents on academic and social progress; participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and subject specialists to align cross-curricular themes and school events.

Skills

English proficiency

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

We are seeking passionate, energetic, and adaptable Primary Teachers to deliver high-quality, foundational instruction in English, Mathematics, and Science to Grades 1 and 2 students. The ideal candidate creates an engaging, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment that fosters early literacy, basic numeracy, and scientific curiosity.

Key responsibilities

Plan and deliver daily, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with the school's approved curriculum for English language, Mathematics, and Science

Bridge connections between subjects- utilizing strong English literacy skills to help students comprehend word problems in Math and scientific vocabulary in Science

Adapt teaching strategies, pacing, and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles and developmental stages of children aged 6 to 8 years old

Regularly assess student performance through formative assessments, quizzes, class participation, and homework

Provide constructive, encouraging feedback to students to build confidence in reading, writing, calculating, and inquiring

Maintain accurate logs of student progress, attendance, and behavioral milestones

Cultivate a positive, orderly, and emotionally secure classroom culture where young learners feel safe to explore and make mistakes

Establish clear classroom rules and transitions tailored for early primary attention spans

Update parents regularly on their child's academic and social progress, and participate actively in scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Work alongside grade-level teams and subject specialists to align cross-curricular themes and school events

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, English, or a related field (or equivalent teaching certification)

Minimum 1-2 years of formal classroom teaching or primary tutoring experience, ideally with Grades 1 and 2 learners

Exceptional command of spoken and written English

Solid working knowledge of foundational numeracy, early literacy methodologies, and basic elementary science concepts

High patience, creativity, and energy required for managing lower-primary children