Kindergarten Teacher — Inquiry-Based, Play-Driven

DREAMKIDS KINDERGARTEN @ EAST GATE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreamkids Kindergarten is a boutique preschool on the East Coast of Singapore. We are seeking a warm, reflective Early Years / Kindergarten Teacher to guide inquiry-based learning with young children.

Plan engaging experiences, collaborate with a small team, and build strong partnerships with families while maintaining a safe, joyful learning environment that nurtures curiosity and growth.

Qualifications

• Diploma or recognised qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent.
• ECDA-certified L2 educator, depending on the teaching level.
• Experience working with young children in a preschool setting.
• Good understanding of inquiry-based learning and the inquiry process.
• Able to observe children's interests and questions and translate them into meaningful learning experiences.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children.
• Use an inquiry-based approach, following children's questions, interests, observations and emerging ideas to deepen their learning.
• Facilitate play-based, hands-on and project-based learning experiences rather than relying primarily on worksheets.
• Know how to use provocations, questioning, observation and documentation to extend children's thinking and guide the direction of an inquiry.
• Balance child-led exploration with intentional teaching and clear learning objectives.
• Support children's holistic development across language and literacy, numeracy, discovery of the world, physical development and social-emotional learning.
• Observe children closely and use these observations to plan appropriate next steps in learning.
• Document children's learning and make their thinking visible through learning stories, displays, portfolios and other forms of documentation.
• Conduct developmental observations and maintain accurate records of children's progress.
• Create a safe, purposeful and engaging learning environment that encourages independence, confidence and curiosity.
• Develop warm and respectful relationships with children and provide appropriate guidance and support.
• Build strong partnerships with parents through regular communication and sharing of children's learning.
• Collaborate closely with teaching partners and the wider Dreamkids team.
• Participate in curriculum planning, school projects, learning journeys and professional development.
• Maintain appropriate health, safety, hygiene and classroom practices in accordance with school and ECDA requirements.

Job description

Dreamkids Kindergarten is a boutique preschool on the East Coast of Singapore. We are seeking a warm, reflective Early Years / Kindergarten Teacher to guide inquiry-based learning with young children.

Plan engaging experiences, collaborate with a small team, and build strong partnerships with families while maintaining a safe, joyful learning environment that nurtures curiosity and growth.