Lower Elementary Teacher - Shape a Growing International School

WECONNECT SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career growth

Multicultural learning community

Collaborative environment

Holistic student development

Job summary

WeConnect Search is recruiting a passionate, innovative, and globally minded Lower Elementary Teacher for a progressive international school in Singapore. The role focuses on inquiry-based learning, strong literacy and numeracy foundations, and building an engaging learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, experience with multilingual learners, and a builder's mindset to contribute to school growth and community development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related discipline with a recognized teaching qualification or certification
• At least 5 years of relevant teaching experience, ideally in lower elementary education within an international school or inquiry-based learning environment
• Strong expertise in early literacy, numeracy, and developmentally appropriate teaching practices
• Experience with inquiry-based, interdisciplinary, or student-centered learning methodologies
• Familiarity with American educational approaches or international curricula
• Experience supporting multilingual learners or English Language Learners (ELLs) through differentiated instruction
• Understanding of evidence-based instructional practices, formative assessment, and cognitive science in learning
• Experience with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) or similar thematic curricula is an advantage
• Strong communication, classroom management, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• A builder's mindset — contributing ideas and evolving teaching practices
• Adaptability, initiative, and willingness to contribute beyond the classroom
• A genuine passion for nurturing young learners, continuous professional growth, and educational innovation

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inquiry-based lessons tailored to lower elementary students
• Build strong foundations in early literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and independent learning
• Design hands-on, interdisciplinary learning experiences connecting classroom concepts with real-world applications
• Create an inclusive, language-rich classroom environment for diverse cultural backgrounds
• Apply differentiated instructional strategies to support ELLs and varying learning abilities
• Use formative assessments, constructive feedback, and student-centered approaches to monitor learning outcomes
• Foster curiosity, creativity, resilience, collaboration, and a growth mindset among young learners
• Promote student well-being and establish a positive, nurturing classroom environment
• Collaborate with colleagues and school leadership to develop curriculum and school initiatives
• Take an active role in building and shaping the school's learning culture and community
• Participate in professional development and school activities

Skills

Differentiated instruction

ELL support

Classroom management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Teaching certification

Job description

WeConnect Search is recruiting a passionate, innovative, and globally minded Lower Elementary Teacher for a progressive international school in Singapore. The role focuses on inquiry-based learning, strong literacy and numeracy foundations, and building an engaging learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, experience with multilingual learners, and a builder's mindset to contribute to school growth and community development.