Part Time Speech & Drama Teacher

GLOBAL EDUHUB PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 76,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

GLOBAL EDUHUB PTE. LTD. is seeking a Chinese-English bilingual Speech & Drama Teacher for K1–K2. This part-time role focuses on speech mechanics, expressive communication, and dramatic performance.

You will unite speech and drama within our arts-integrated curriculum, nurture confidence and articulation, and contribute to progress reporting with insights from classroom observations.

Qualifications

• Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin to teach, scriptwrite, and report in both languages.
• Diploma or degree in Drama/Theatre or related certification.
• Proven experience teaching Speech & Drama to young children (ages 4–6).
• Experience in scriptwriting, directing, or staging early childhood performances.

Responsibilities

• Teach Speech & Drama to K1–K2 with focus on vocal projection, articulation, rhythm and tone.
• Lead immersive drama activities, role-play, story enactment, and expressive movement.
• Integrate speech and drama to boost confidence, social-emotional skills, and communication.
• Write, adapt, and direct Year-End Concert scripts for graduating K2 classes.
• Audition, select, and coach the main cast for graduation performance.
• Rehearse and prepare students for stage confidence and performance readiness.
• Document learning and progress; produce twice-yearly reports on development.

Skills

Bilingual English-Mandarin

Drama teaching

Stage management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Drama/Theatre

Job description

Part-Time Position. With hourly rates starting at $55 - $70/hr.

Position Overview

We are seeking a creative, collaborative, and energetic Chinese-English Bilingual Speech & Drama Teacher to join our team. In this role, you will lead dynamic speech and drama programs for our K1 and K2 classes, focusing on speech mechanics, expressive communication, and dramatic performance.

You will be instrumental in nurturing children's confidence, articulation, and artistic expression while contributing to our holistic, arts-integrated curriculum. Experience or familiarity with the Project Approach pedagogy is highly advantageous.

• Teach foundation mechanics, focusing on vocal projection, clear articulation, proper enunciation, rhythm, and tone in both English and Mandarin.
• Drama Components: Facilitate immersive drama activities, creative role-play, story enactment, and expression through movement and voice.
• Integrated Learning: Integrate speech and drama seamlessly to boost children's confidence, social-emotional development, and communication skills.
• Year-End Concert & Script Creation: Write, adapt, and direct the Year-End Concert script for the graduating K2 classes.
• Audition, select, and coach the main cast for the K2 graduation performance.
• Rehearse and prepare K1 and K2 students for stage confidence, stage positioning, and performance readiness.
• Pedagogy, Documentation & Progress Reporting:
  • Utilize or align lessons with the Project Approach pedagogy, encouraging inquiry-led exploration through dramatic arts.
  • Document Children’s Learning: Capture learning processes, growth milestones, and creative journey through photos, anecdotes, and portfolios.
  • Progress Reports: Write comprehensive twice-yearly progress reports detailing speech development, confidence, and participation.
• Team Collaboration & Parent Engagement:
  • Cross-Disciplinary Teamwork: Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and arts specialists across other disciplines (e.g., visual arts, dance, music) to co-create rich thematic learning experiences.
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences: Conduct twice-yearly updates with parents to share insights on their child’s progress, project involvement, and artistic development.

Work Location: Bendemeer

Requirements & Qualifications

• Language Proficiency: Full bilingual fluency in spoken and written English and Mandarin (required to teach, write scripts, and write reports in both languages).

Education & Background

• Diploma or Degree in Drama/Theatre, Performing Arts, Early Childhood Education, or relevant certification (e.g., Speech & Drama teaching diploma).

Experience

• Proven experience teaching Speech & Drama to young children (ages 4–6).
• Direct experience in scriptwriting, directing, or staging early childhood performances/concerts.

Pedagogical Understanding

• Familiarity with the Project Approach or inquiry-based learning in early childhood settings is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong classroom management, high emotional intelligence, excellent communication skills, and creative stage management abilities