Assistant Teacher

Busy Bees Singapore Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service provider in Singapore is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Teacher to work with children in a nurturing and educational environment. You will assist Class Teachers and support children's development through effective communication and interaction. Ideal candidates will have a FECEE qualification and experience with young children. The role emphasizes creating a safe, engaging space for learning and fostering positive behavior among students.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification in FECEE.
• Highly communicative with children and staff.
• Patience and respectful discipline towards children.
• Understanding of basic principles of child development.

Responsibilities

• Support Class Teachers in classroom routines and activities.
• Work one-on-one with students to reinforce material.
• Assist in organizing the learning environment and preparing materials.
• Encourage student participation and promote positive behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers to support student learning.

Skills

Highly communicative

Patience

Understanding of child development

Ability to interact with children

Flexibility

Education

Fundamentals Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education (FECEE)

Job description

Department Teaching Staff Job posted on Jan 19, 2026 Employee Type Permanent Experience range (Years) 0 - 0

Summary: 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?

We are looking for passionate educators who will help us realize our vision of giving children the best start in life.

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)
• Highly communicative
• 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.