Assistant Teacher (Chinese/English)

STARRY EDUCARE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Starry Way Preschool is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Teacher for the PG Class, supporting Lead Teachers in a warm, family‑like setting. You can contribute in English or Mandarin and help foster inquiry‑based learning through engaging activities.

Responsibilities include classroom support, safety, learning facilitation, environment care, and friendly parent interactions, working under the Principal and teachers to nurture curious, confident children.

Qualifications

• Minimum ACEY or Certificate in ECCE is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in either English or Mandarin.
• Patient, proactive, and plays well in a team.
• Works collaboratively with the Principal and lead teachers.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Support: Assist the Lead Teachers in managing the classroom and daily activities.
• Supervision & Safety: Ensure safety and well-being during tea breaks, outdoor play, and dismissal.
• Learning Support: Facilitate multi-sensory play and inquiry-based activities in English or Mandarin.
• Environment Care: Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating learning space.
• Parent Interaction: Assist professionally during student pick-up/dismissal.

Skills

English

Mandarin

Patience

Education

ACEY

Certificate in ECCE

Job description

Assistant Teacher (Chinese/English)

The Starry Way Preschool is looking for a dedicated and energetic Assistant Teacher to join our team for the PG Class. Whether your strength lies in English or Mandarin, we welcome educators who are passionate about supporting a child’s inquiry-based learning journey in a warm, family-like setting.

Why Join Us: Unique Value Proposition

• Professional Growth: Even as an assistant, you will work under the guidance of our Founder (Lecturer at NIEC & SUSS), gaining exposure to high-level pedagogical standards.
• Nurturing Culture: Join a "small and close-knit" team where every educator is supported and treated like family.
• Future Opportunities: Potential for more involvement as we grow and implement our curriculum excellence initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom Support: Assist the Lead Teachers in managing the classroom and executing class activities and daily routine.
• Supervision & Safety: Ensure the safety and well-being of children during tea break, outdoor play, and dismissal.
• Learning Support: Facilitate multi-sensory play and inquiry-based activities (in either English or Mandarin).
• Environment Care: Help maintain a clean, provocative, and organized learning environment that sparks curiosity.
• Parent Interaction: Assist in a professional and friendly manner during student pick-up/dismissal.

Requirements

• Relevant Certification: Minimum ACEY or Certificate in ECCE. Language Proficiency: Ability to communicate effectively in either English or Mandarin to support the respective language immersion.
• Personality: Patient, proactive, and possesses a genuine love for children.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with the Principal and lead teachers.