English Teacher

MULBERRY LEARNING CENTRE @ CLARKE QUAY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring in Reggio Emilia pedagogy

Riverside centre with MRT access

Small collaborative team

Job summary

Mulberry Learning @ Clarke Quay is a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool at The Riverwalk. We care for children 2 months to 6 years through a bilingual English and Mandarin programme, and we seek educators who listen, document thinking and partner warmly with families.

Requirements include a DECCE‑T (or equivalent) certified by ECDA and at least 2 years of preschool teaching. Excellent spoken and written English and an interest in inquiry-based learning are essential; a First Aid certificate is an

Qualifications

• DECCE-T or equivalent required for L2 teaching registration
• Excellent spoken and written English is required
• Knowledge of Reggio Emilia approach and inquiry-based learning is desirable
• First Aid certificate is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver according to Mulberry curriculum
• Provide an immersive English environment to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing
• Co-teach with Mandarin teacher for bilingual programme
• Observe and document children's learning and complete progress reports
• Prepare age-appropriate materials and keep the classroom engaging
• Support children's behaviour and social-emotional development
• Build partnerships with parents through updates and conferences
• Uphold health, safety and child protection standards
• Attend team meetings and professional development sessions

Skills

English proficiency

Documentation of learning

Family partnerships

Observational assessment

Education

DECCE-T or equivalent

First Aid certificate (advantage)

Job description

Mulberry Learning @ Clarke Quay is a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool and infant care centre at The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Road. We care for children from 2 months to 6 years through a bilingual English and Mandarin programme. We see every child as capable, curious and full of potential, and we build learning around their questions, their play and the environment as the "third teacher". We are looking for educators who listen closely to children, document their thinking, and partner warmly with families.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, deliver according to Mulberry curriculum.
• Provide an immersive English environment throughout the day, building children's listening, speaking, early reading and writing skills through stories, conversations, drama and projects.
• Co‑teach with the Mandarin Teacher to deliver a balanced bilingual programme.
• Observe and document children's learning through learning stories, portfolios, class displays and newsletters, and complete progress reports each semester.
• Prepare age‑appropriate, open‑ended materials and keep the classroom organised, attractive and inviting.
• Use positive guidance strategies to support children's behaviour and social‑emotional growth.
• Build strong partnerships with parents through regular updates, conferences and centre events.
• Uphold health, safety and child protection standards, and render basic first aid when needed.
• Attend team meetings, planning sessions and professional development, and support centre events and other duties assigned by the Principal.

Requirements

• Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education – Teaching (DECCE‑T) or equivalent, certified by ECDA as an L2 teacher
• At least 2 years of preschool teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Creative, reflective and passionate about children's language development.
• Knowledge of, or interest in, the Reggio Emilia approach and inquiry‑based learning.
• Valid First Aid certificate is an advantage.

What we offer

• Mentoring and training in Reggio Emilia‑inspired documentation and pedagogy.
• Small, collaborative team in a riverside centre with easy MRT access.