Classroom Teacher - French

LUMINA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international kindergarten in Singapore is seeking a passionate French Teacher for early years (ages 2-6) to teach the French National Curriculum. The ideal candidate is a qualified Early Years or Primary Teacher fluent in French, with experience in an international or bilingual setting. You will collaborate with English and Mandarin teachers to provide a rich learning experience, engaging the children through play-based and inquiry-led approaches. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering a multilingual and multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with the French curriculum preferred.
• Experience in an international or bilingual setting is ideal.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach the French National Curriculum through play-based approaches.
• Co-plan lessons with colleagues for aligned learning.
• Observe and support children's learning progression.

Skills

Fluent French speaker

Experience with children aged 2–6

Understanding of child development

Play-based learning

Collaborative and enthusiastic

Education

Qualified Early Years or Primary Teacher

Job description

French Teacher – Early Years (Ages 2–6)

International Kindergarten | IB-inspired | French Curriculum

We are looking for a passionate and committed French Teacher to join our early years team and contribute to a multilingual, child-centred learning environment.

Your Role

You will teach in French the French National Curriculum, enriched by IB-inspired practices, to children aged 2 to 6 years, including possible multi-age groups.
You will work closely with English and Mandarin teachers to ensure coherence, continuity and meaningful language exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach in French the French National Curriculum through play-based, inquiry-led and developmentally appropriate approaches.

• Co-plan lessons with language counterparts to ensure aligned learning objectives.

• Observe, assess and support each child’s learning progression; share insights with the School Principal and families.

• Collaborate daily with the Classroom Assistant to support routines, learning and wellbeing.

• Contribute actively to the school’s pedagogical project and ongoing curriculum development.

• Supervise breaks according to the weekly schedule.

• Participate in team meetings, professional development sessions and school events (Open House, community days, end-of-year events).

• Engage in regular communication with parents, including scheduled parent-teacher meetings.

• Take part in extracurricular and enrichment activities when relevant.

Professional Expectations

• Uphold and embody the school’s vision, values and educational philosophy.

• Foster a climate of trust, respect, collaboration and reflective practice.

• Maintain high professional standards and model best practices in early childhood education.

• Adhere to all school policies and procedures.

• Contribute positively to a collaborative, international team culture.

Profile We Are Looking For

• Qualified Early Years or Primary Teacher (French curriculum experience preferred).

• Fluent French speaker.

• Experience with children aged 2–6, ideally in an international or bilingual setting.

• Strong understanding of child development and play-based learning.

• Collaborative, reflective and enthusiastic about innovation in education.

• Comfortable working in a multilingual, multicultural environment.