Assistant Teacher (Lakeside)

Small Wonder; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Asia in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support Class Teachers in daily routines, activities, and learning journeys, helping children reach developmental milestones.

You will work in small groups or one-on-one, prepare teaching materials, maintain a clean classroom, and promote safe, caring, and engaging learning environments for young children. You will collaborate with the team to monitor progress and adapt activities to individual needs.

Qualifications

• FECEE or equivalent early childhood qualification is required.
• Ability to interact with children with patience and care.
• Good understanding of child development basics.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Class Teachers in classroom and non-classroom settings, including routines, outdoor play, snack time, and learning journeys.
• Work in small groups or one-on-one with students in the classroom to reinforce instructional material.
• Assist class teacher in organizing the learning environment, preparing teaching materials and maintaining resource and ensure a clean organized classroom.
• Encourage student participation, promote positive behaviour, and reinforce classroom expectations.
• Collaborate with teachers to support students’ learning progress and well-being and manage classroom dynamics, including supporting students with development behaviours/learning needs
• Ensure children’s safety and well-being by following school guidelines and routines.

Skills

Patience

Effective communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

FECEE

Job description

Do you have a passion for working with children and take pride in their learning journey? Do you enjoy being well supported with programme specialists and support team as you focus on your class?

As one of our Assistant Teachers, you play a key role in creating a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where every child thrives. You will support Class Teachers in day-to-day routines, classroom activities, and provide individual attention to help children reach their developmental milestones.

Job Responsibilities

• Support Class Teachers in classroom and non-classroom settings, including routines, outdoor play, snack time, and learning journeys.
• Work in small groups or one-on-one with students in the classroom to reinforce instructional material.
• Assist class teacher in organizing the learning environment, preparing teaching materials and maintaining resource and ensure a clean organized classroom.
• Encourage student participation, promote positive behaviour, and reinforce classroom expectations.
• Collaborate with teachers to support students’ learning progress and well-being and manage classroom dynamics, including supporting students with development behaviours/learning needs
• Ensure children’s safety and well-being by following school guidelines and routines.

Job Requirements

• Minimum qualification in Fundamentals Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education (FECEE)
• Patience and respectful discipline towards all children
• Understanding of basic principles of child development
• Ability to interact comfortably with children and staff
• Ability to be flexible and adjust to changes in a dynamic environment
• Experience working with young children will be preferred

Company Overview:

Founded in 1983, Busy Bees is one of the largest and most comprehensive childcare services providers in the world with about 1,000 education locations globally. In Asia, Busy Bees currently manage 15 successful early childhood education brands in Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam, each with its own distinct strengths.

The centres by Busy Bees Asia are renowned for its industry-leading learning environments and high-quality educators. Through about 3,000 passionate educators and education professionals, innovative pedagogy, rigorous curricula, and the use of sophisticated educational technology, Busy Bees Asia is able to touch the lives of more than 15,000 students annually.

Love working with children? Come join us at Busy Bees in giving children the best start in life!