Mandarin Preschool Teacher (Intermediate Class / ECDA-Certified) (East Coast)

FIRST KONNECTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Mandarin-focused preschool in East Coast, Singapore is looking for an experienced Mandarin Preschool Teacher. The role involves leading small-group lessons for children aged 1.5 to 6 years and requires ECDA certification and strong teaching skills. This full-time position offers a tier-based salary system and career development opportunities within a supportive teaching environment.

Benefits

Structured career growth

No agency fees

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ preschool classroom experience required.
• Comfortable managing parent-accompanied classes.
• Ability to work onsite including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Mandarin lessons to preschool-aged children.
• Manage a small group in a nurturing classroom.
• Build and maintain strong parent-teacher partnerships.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin

Strong group teaching skills

Classroom presence

Education

ECDA-recognised early childhood diploma (e.g. DECCE-T Chinese)

Job description

We are looking for an ECDA-certified Mandarin Preschool Teacher with strong classroom experience to lead small-group Mandarin lessons for children aged 1.5 to 6 years, including parent-accompanied sessions.

Job Description & Requirements

We are hiring a Mandarin Preschool Teacher for our Intermediate Class, specifically designed for confident and experienced educators who are passionate about Mandarin whole-brain learning. This role focuses on delivering Mandarin lessons to children aged 1.5 to 6 years in a small-group setting with parent involvement.

Our classes aim to nurture well-balanced left-brain and right-brain development. Our approach is grounded in Confucian values while cultivating bold minds and strong character. The programme blends academic preparation with values-based education, structured around routine, creativity, and reflective thinking. Every child is supported to develop cognitive strength, moral foundation, confidence, and social-emotional resilience.

You’ll be part of a values-driven, growth-oriented teaching environment where teachers are supported to take ownership of classroom content and build strong Mandarin rapport with preschoolers. Career development opportunities and deep curriculum ownership are core parts of teacher growth in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Mandarin lessons to preschool-aged children (1.5 to 6 years)
• Manage a small group (up to 12 children) in a nurturing, engaging classroom
• Update teaching materials monthly based on student progress
• Track and document each child’s development across academic and whole-brain domains
• Build and maintain strong parent-teacher partnerships
• Mentor junior teachers and support curriculum execution
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance lesson quality and classroom effectiveness

Who We’re Looking For

Must-Haves

• Fluent in Mandarin, with confident communication in front of parents
• ECDA-recognised early childhood diploma (e.g. DECCE-T Chinese)
• Minimum 3 years’ preschool classroom experience
• Strong group teaching skills and classroom presence
• Comfortable managing parent-accompanied classes
• Able to work onsite at our East Coast location, including weekends

Bonus Qualities

• Previous classroom leadership or mentoring experience
• Strong interest in values-based and whole-brain education
• Committed to long-term growth and ownership in the role

Work Schedule

• Full-time, 5-day work week
  Option 1: 3 weekdays + 2 weekends
  Option 2: 4 weekdays + 1 weekend
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with 1-hour lunch break
• Location: East Coast (ground-floor unit, small steps internally)

Salary

• Probation (1 month): $3,500/month
• Post-probation transitional phase (Assistant Teacher – up to 3 months): $3,800–$4,000/month
• Tier 1 onwards (based on weekly student hours): $4,250–$6,800/month

This is a tier-based salary system tied to student contact hours per week — the more children you teach, the higher your earning tier. Career growth is structured and supported.

Interview Process

1. In-person interview (~1 hour)
2. DISCOVER profiling (you’ll receive your own report)
3. Half-day trial at the centre (lesson prep + in-class support)

How to Apply

This is a direct-hire role at a Mandarin-focused preschool located at East Coast, Singapore.

First Konnection is supporting the recruitment process.
There are no agency fees, no salary deductions, and no third-party cuts.
Successful hires will be employed directly by the centre.

If you are ready to lead Mandarin lessons for young children and grow in a structured, values-based environment, we welcome your application.

Submit your resume via MyCareersFuture.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EA Registration No. R23111820 (Ben Chang)
EA Licence No. 22C1307 (First Konnection Pte. Ltd.)