(Early Years) Preschool Teacher (Half-Day)

DREAMKIDS KINDERGARTEN @ EAST GATE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local kindergarten in Singapore is looking for a dedicated educator to nurture young children in a positive and engaging environment. The role includes planning and delivering lessons tailored to children's developmental needs. Candidates should have a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, preferably with ECDA certification, and at least 2 years of teaching experience. Strong communication skills and passion for child development are essential. The position requires bilingual proficiency and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and parents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant teaching experience preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency is optional, based on programme requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and age-appropriate lessons.
• Observe and document children’s progress.
• Maintain a nurturing and safe classroom environment.
• Maintain a warm and nurturing classroom environment.
• Collaborate with educators in planning and events.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Passion for working with children

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECCE-T or equivalent)

ECDA certification (L2 preferred)

Job description

About Us

At Dreamkids Kindergarten, we believe in nurturing confident, curious, and compassionate children. Our bilingual, principles-based programme fosters character building, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and age-appropriate lessons aligned with the centre’s curriculum and learning goals.
• Support children’s development in the areas of language, numeracy, social-emotional skills, and motor coordination.
• Observe and document children’s progress through portfolios, learning stories, or developmental checklists.
• Maintain a warm, nurturing, and safe classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour and respectful relationships.
• Collaborate with fellow educators and centre leadership in lesson planning, event coordination, and project work.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents, including informal check-ins and scheduled conferences.
• Ensure daily routines (snack time, toileting, transitions) are carried out in a caring and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Support children with varying needs and ensure inclusion for all.

Requirements

• Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECCE-T or equivalent)
• ECDA certified (L2 preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant teaching experience preferred
• Passionate about working with young children
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Bilingual proficiency (optional: include if your programme requires Mandarin or other languages)
• Able to commence work on 2 Jan 2026