Early Years Teacher

UNITED WORLD COLLEGE OF SOUTH EAST ASIA - EAST; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Teacher of Infants School for August 2026. The role involves creating a joyful and safe learning environment for young children aged 4-7. Key responsibilities include planning engaging learning experiences, collaborating with colleagues, and actively participating in outdoor education. Candidates must hold a degree in Primary Education and demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, making this role pivotal in nurturing developmental growth.

Qualifications

• A degree in Primary Education and a recognized teaching qualification are essential.
• Experience with play-based curriculum is vital.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a stimulating and safe learning environment.
• Plan and teach developmental learning experiences.
• Communicate clearly with parents about their children.

Skills

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Experience with play-based curriculum

Creative teaching practice

Interest in outdoor education

Ability to reflect on teaching practice

Education

Degree in Primary Education

Recognized teaching qualification/certification

Job description

UWCSEA has a vacancy for August 2026 at its East Campus for Teacher of Infants School (Early Childhood, K1 to G1, Ages 4-7years).

Main Responsibilities

• To provide a happy, stimulating, safe learning environment for all children and bring a sense of energy, joy and fun to the classroom.
• To plan, teach and assess through engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote the development of each individual child.
• To reflect continually on your craft as a teacher and commit to personal and professional development and growth.
• To communicate clearly with parents about teaching, learning and wellbeing related to the children in their care.
• To build positive and effective relationships with all stakeholders.
• To collaborate within a team, designing lessons and sharing resources to ensure excellence for all.
• To show a commitment to the 5 elements of the UWCSEA programme and to the wider community.

Expectations and Standards

• Follow the UWCSEA Professional Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Teach in line with the UWCSEA Teacher Standards.

Person Specifications

• A degree in Primary Education from an accredited institution and a recognized teaching qualification or certification are essential.
• Early years specific qualifications/specialisms, and/or experience working with a play-based curriculum are essential.
• An interest and engagement with outdoor education, and an understanding of Service starting with the child and the environment.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential, alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of all learners.
• An understanding of the place of play-based pedagogy in the classroom.
• The following would be an advantage: Experience teaching students who are English Language Learners. An understanding of Early Literacy and Mathematics development. An understanding of concept-based learning in an interdisciplinary programme. Experience in an international setting. An understanding of play-based practice and of developing play-based learning environments (indoors and outdoors). An understanding of documentation and how it can be used to merge curriculum and student interests. An understanding of and ability to implement Reggio Emilia principles.
• A committed and creative practitioner, you will be reflective on your own teaching, seeking out and implementing new ideas and innovative practice to ensure every child is developing at their own rate in all areas of learning.
• A passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• Willing and eager to participate in the five key elements of a UWCSEA education: Academics; Activities; Outdoor Education; Personal and Social Education and Service.
• The College expects a significant contribution to Activities and/or Service.
• The College expects that teachers will participate enthusiastically in the curricular Outdoor Education experiences which are relevant to their students and will also occasionally volunteer for holiday Outdoor Education trips.
• Our teachers actively promote the College’s Mission, Educational Goal, Values and Learning Principles through their enthusiastic and full participation in College life and their supportive engagement with students, colleagues and parents.

Estimated Timeline:

• Online one way interview (Spark Hire) in the week beginning 14January 2026
• Online Conversations week beginning in the week beginning 19 January 2026
• Final Interview week in the week beginning 26 January 2026

We aim to communicate with all candidates regarding whether they have been moved to the next stage or not.

Applications

The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalized group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.