Mandarin Teacher (Jan 2027)

Middleton International School Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Middleton International School Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Mandarin Teacher to deliver engaging language instruction in a preschool/primary setting, aligning with the school’s policies and guidelines.

The successful candidate will foster a love for Mandarin, establish an active, respectful classroom, and collaborate with staff to document student progress and communicate with parents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Chinese Language and Literature or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in pre-school and primary settings.
• Knowledge of inquiry-based learning or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Teach a class following school policies and guidelines.
• Create meaningful Mandarin language opportunities to foster love for Mandarin.
• Maintain an effective, responsive classroom where students actively participate.
• Document student learning for newsletters, class panels, and portfolios.
• Manage classroom safety, hygiene, and resources.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers in the class.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents.

Skills

Collaborative

Life-Long Learner

Open-Minded

Respectful

Passionate

Education

Bachelor of Chinese Language and Literature

Job description

Position: Mandarin Teacher

Reporting To: Principal

Commencement Date: 4 Jan 2027

Direct Reports: No direct report

Job Description:

• Undertake the teaching of a class in accordance with the school’s agreed policies and guidelines

• Create meaningful language opportunities for children where a love for Mandarin can be promoted

• Establish an effective and responsive classroom environment where children are active participants

• Document children’s learning through contributions towards newsletters, class panels and children’s portfolios

• Responsible for all aspects of classroom management, which will include safety and hygiene of the children and resources of the centre

• Work closely with other teaching staff in the class in carrying out the duties

• Build and maintain close partnership with parents

Who are we looking for:

• At least Bachelor of Chinese Language and Literature or its equivalent

• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in pre-school and primary setting is required

• Knowledge of or willingness to acquire knowledge of inquiry based learning is required

• Successful candidate who exhibit our Image of an Educator: Collaborative, Life-Long Learner, Open-Minded, Respectful, Passionate

All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.