Pre-school Teacher

SUNLEON ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An international elementary school in Timor Leste seeks a Pre-school Teacher proficient in Jolly Phonics. The role involves developing lesson plans and delivering interactive lessons to diverse students. Candidates should have at least 3 years of teaching experience and strong English skills. An expatriate package including flight and accommodations is offered.

Benefits

Expatriate package

Accommodation provided

Flight to location

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant teaching experience in a pre-school educational setting.
• Familiarity with delivery of Jolly Phonics or a similar phonics system.
• Strong command of English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop day to day lesson plans in accordance with the school’s Singapore based curriculum.
• Deliver engaging and interactive lessons for diverse learning styles.
• Design and administer assessments to evaluate student understanding.
• Establish a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Regularly communicate with parents regarding students’ progress.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity considering students' diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Creativity

Education

Relevant teaching experience

Job description

Job Description – Pre-school Teachers proficient at Phonics

Singapore International School Dili (SIS) Timor Leste

Singapore International School Dili (SIS) is a newly established elementary international school in Timor Leste’s capital of Dili. That being said, SIS seeks a founding team of experienced and enthusiastic Singapore teachers to relocate and work closely with the school leadership team to start up and build the elementary programme for up to 80 students in the first year of operations.

The management team is in close discussions with Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) and is poised to become the first official International Primary School Leaving Examination (iPSLE) test center in East Timor, pending a final audit. Following this development, the school’s curriculum is based on the Singapore syllabus and all students are expected to sit for the iPSLE at the end of Primary 6.

Being a pre‑school teacher at SIS would involve following lesson plans and designing engaging manipulatives around the Jolly Phonics syllabus, with the focus of helping our young students achieve reading literacy and sentence construction ability. Assessing students’ progress, providing constructive feedback, and collaboration with other teachers and staff would also be essential components of the role.

Cultural sensitivity and adaptability are crucial, given the international setting and the diverse background of the students. Having said that, patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for education would certainly be valuable traits in this role.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Planning and Development

• Develop day to day lesson plans in accordance with the school’s Singapore based curriculum.

2. Instruction and Delivery

• Deliver engaging and interactive lessons that cater to the diverse learning styles and cultural backgrounds of international students.

3. Assessment and Evaluation

• Design and administer assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress.
• Provide constructive feedback on assignments and exams to help students improve their performance.

4. Classroom Management

• Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, promoting a respectful and cooperative atmosphere.

5. Communication

• Regularly communicate with parents regarding students’ progress and any concerns.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and coordinate interdisciplinary activities.

6. Cultural Sensitivity

• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness, considering the diverse backgrounds of students in an international school.

7. Extra‑Curricular Involvement

• Oversee extracurricular activities related to the subject, such as clubs, competitions, or projects.

Reporting Accountability

The subject teacher reports directly to the principal of SIS Dili.

Terms of Employment

Fixed Term (number of days per year)

Salary & Benefits

An expatriate package which includes flight and accommodation to be provided on top of a base salary and allowances.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 3 years of relevant teaching experience in pre‑school educational setting.
• Familiarity with delivery of Jolly Phonics or a similar phonics system.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to interact and work with diversity.
• Strong command of English is preferred.

More information about our school:

Website: www.sis-dili.com