Chinese Early Years Educator

NURTURED NEST BUKIT TIMAH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An early childhood education center in Singapore is seeking a passionate Senior Chinese Educator to lead the development of their Mandarin curriculum across all age groups. This educator will create engaging lessons that promote cultural appreciation and facilitate strong relationships with children. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree and over 5 years of teaching experience. The center values creativity and child-led learning, offering a vibrant professional environment for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience teaching Mandarin in early years settings.
• Strong knowledge of Chinese literacy development and early childhood pedagogy.
• Excellent communication skills in Mandarin and functional English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Mandarin lessons aligned with school curriculum.
• Lead design and development of the Chinese language curriculum.
• Collaborate on bilingual learning experiences with English educators.

Skills

Mandarin lesson delivery

Child-centered education

Curriculum design

Creative arts integration

Bilingual communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education (Mandarin track)

Job description

Senior Chinese Educator (Full-Time)

Nurtured Nest Preschool – Singapore
Reggio Emilia–Inspired | Nature-Rich | Inquiry-Led Learning

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Chinese Educator to join our team and lead the development of our Chinese language, literacy, and cultural arts curriculum across all age groups — from Playgroup, Nursery 1, Nursery 2, to Kindergarten.

This role is ideal for an educator who is creative, reflective, and committed to child-led learning, with a strong understanding of early years pedagogy and Mandarin language teaching.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning (Across All Levels: PG, N1, N2, K1, K2)

• Deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate Mandarin lessons aligned with the school’s Reggio-inspired, inquiry-based approach.
• Facilitate meaningful learning experiences through storytelling, songs, Chinese cultural arts, sensory play, and experiential activities.
• Support children’s language development through daily conversations, documentation, and intentional provocations.
• Build strong relationships with children, fostering confidence, curiosity, and cultural appreciation.

Curriculum Leadership

• Lead the design, development, and refinement of the Chinese language and cultural arts curriculum.
• Ensure curriculum progression from early exposure in PG/N1 to foundational literacy and cultural fluency by Kindergarten.
• Integrate Chinese arts, literature, festivals, and cultural heritage into hands‑on, creative projects.
• Work closely with the Programme Coordinator and Atelierista team to ensure cohesion across languages, arts, and inquiry cycles.

Team Collaboration & Professional Development

• Lead internal workshops and contribute to professional learning within the school.
• Participate in school-wide events, exhibitions, and parent engagement sessions.
• Collaborate with the English educators to ensure holistic, bilingual learning experiences.

Parent & Community Engagement

• Communicate clearly with families about children’s Mandarin learning progress.
• Support cultural celebrations, exhibitions, and community events that showcase children’s work.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education (Mandarin track) recognised by ECDA (L2 qualification preferred).
• At least 5 years of experience teaching Mandarin in early years settings.
• Strong knowledge of Chinese literacy development, early childhood pedagogy, and creative curriculum design.
• Passion for Chinese cultural arts (e.g., calligraphy, traditional crafts, folktales) is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in Mandarin and functional English.
• Warm, reflective, child-centered educator aligned with Reggio-inspired and inquiry-led values.