Primary School Teacher

WECONNECT SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Singapore seeks inspired and innovative educators for the position of an English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher. The role requires designing immersive learning experiences that foster language development in a diverse and dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree, teaching certification, and experience in international settings, contributing to a transformative educational experience.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development and growth

A supportive and forward-thinking educational environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience teaching EAL in a primary international school.
• Strong understanding of language acquisition theories.
• Experience in supporting multilingual learners is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging EAL lessons tailored to proficiency levels.
• Assess students’ language progress and provide targeted interventions.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching

Differentiated Instruction

Language Development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Linguistics, TESOL

Teaching certification with EAL, ESL, or TESOL specialization

Job description

About RD American School

Though we are new to Singapore, we share a close partnership with Riverdale Country School in New York, founded in 1907 and rated America’s #1 K-12 Private School in 2025 by www.niche.com.

(https://www.niche.com/k12/riverdale-country-school-bronx-ny/).

The Riverdale Difference

RD American School brings world-class education to Singapore through an exclusive partnership with Riverdale Country School in New York - internationally recognized for K–12 educational excellence and recently rated the top private school in the United States*.

Our exclusive brand license gives students access to Riverdale’s pioneering programs, experiential learning and multidisciplinary teaching approaches. Grounded in the science of learning, our curriculum fosters academic excellence, character growth and emotional well-being.

Our learning community is designed around six core themes:

Learning How to Learn – Teaching students metacognitive skills to become self-directed learners.
Active, Engaged Learning – Making learning hands-on, movement-rich, and inquiry-driven.
A Growth Mindset – Cultivating resilience, creativity, and perseverance in all learners.
Real-World Application – Connecting learning to authentic, interdisciplinary experiences.
Collaboration & Community – Fostering teamwork, empathy, and cross-cultural understanding.
Wellbeing & Thriving – Ensuring students' emotional, physical, and mental health to support optimal learning.

As a teacher in our school, you will go beyond traditional instruction, creating learning experiences that inspire curiosity, imagination, and courage while ensuring that students build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and global competency.

What We Seek

We are looking for inspired, innovative, and globally minded educators who believe that students learn best when they are engaged, curious, and challenged in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will be leaders in evidence-based instruction. You should be someone who thrives in a dynamic, student-centered setting and is eager to continuously refine and improve your teaching through ongoing learning, collaboration, and reflection.

Candidates should also be skilled in teaching foundational literacy and numeracy to ensure that young learners develop the essential skills needed for lifelong success. Additionally, experience in supporting multilingual learners and creating inclusive learning spaces for students who are still developing English proficiency is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English as an Additional Language (EAL) lessons tailored to students’ proficiency levels.
• Support language development through differentiated instruction, scaffolding, and immersive learning strategies.
• Collaborate with homeroom and subject teachers to integrate language support across the curriculum.
• Assess students’ language progress and provide targeted interventions to enhance fluency and comprehension.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages confidence in English communication.
• Communicate with parents and provide guidance on language development strategies at home.
• Stay updated on best practices in EAL instruction and implement innovative teaching approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Linguistics, TESOL, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Teaching certification with an EAL, ESL, or TESOL specialization.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL) in a primary international school setting.
• Strong understanding of language acquisition theories and differentiated instruction strategies.
• Experience working in an international or bilingual school environment is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Common Core, Cambridge, IB PYP, or AERO Standards curriculum is preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Passion for fostering language development and an inclusive learning environment.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge school that redefines what learning looks like. You will have the freedom to create immersive, real-world learning experiences, collaborate with forward-thinking colleagues, and shape an educational environment that prepares students for the challenges of the future.

If you are a passionate educator ready to bring cognitive science to life in the classroom, we invite you to apply to join our pioneering team.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and forward-thinking educational environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The chance to be part of a transformative educational experience as we pioneer new ways of global learning in Singapore.