Primary School Teacher

WECONNECT SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career growth

Multicultural learning community

Collaborative environment

Holistic student development

Job summary

WeConnect Search is recruiting a passionate, innovative, and globally minded Lower Elementary Teacher for a progressive international school in Singapore. The role focuses on inquiry-based learning, strong literacy and numeracy foundations, and building an engaging learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, experience with multilingual learners, and a builder's mindset to contribute to school growth and community development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related discipline with a recognized teaching qualification or certification
• At least 5 years of relevant teaching experience, ideally in lower elementary education within an international school or inquiry-based learning environment
• Strong expertise in early literacy, numeracy, and developmentally appropriate teaching practices
• Experience with inquiry-based, interdisciplinary, or student-centered learning methodologies
• Familiarity with American educational approaches or international curricula
• Experience supporting multilingual learners or English Language Learners (ELLs) through differentiated instruction
• Understanding of evidence-based instructional practices, formative assessment, and cognitive science in learning
• Experience with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) or similar thematic curricula is an advantage
• Strong communication, classroom management, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• A builder's mindset — contributing ideas and evolving teaching practices
• Adaptability, initiative, and willingness to contribute beyond the classroom
• A genuine passion for nurturing young learners, continuous professional growth, and educational innovation

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inquiry-based lessons tailored to lower elementary students
• Build strong foundations in early literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and independent learning
• Design hands-on, interdisciplinary learning experiences connecting classroom concepts with real-world applications
• Create an inclusive, language-rich classroom environment for diverse cultural backgrounds
• Apply differentiated instructional strategies to support ELLs and varying learning abilities
• Use formative assessments, constructive feedback, and student-centered approaches to monitor learning outcomes
• Foster curiosity, creativity, resilience, collaboration, and a growth mindset among young learners
• Promote student well-being and establish a positive, nurturing classroom environment
• Collaborate with colleagues and school leadership to develop curriculum and school initiatives
• Take an active role in building and shaping the school's learning culture and community
• Participate in professional development and school activities

Skills

Differentiated instruction

ELL support

Classroom management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Teaching certification

Job description

Lower Elementary Teacher – International School

Location: Singapore
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Education / International School

About the Opportunity

WeConnect Search is recruiting a passionate, innovative, and globally minded Lower Elementary Teacher on behalf of our client, a progressive international school in Singapore.

Our client offers a dynamic, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes inquiry-based learning, creativity, critical thinking, and real-world application.

We are looking for an educator who is not only passionate about teaching young learners but also excited about building, shaping, and contributing to a growing school community. The ideal candidate will bring an entrepreneurial mindset, adaptability, and a genuine enthusiasm for developing engaging learning experiences, refining teaching practices, and helping establish a strong foundation for the school's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inquiry-based lessons tailored to lower elementary students.

• Build strong foundations in early literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and independent learning.

• Design hands-on, interdisciplinary learning experiences that connect classroom concepts with real-world applications.

• Create an inclusive, language-rich classroom environment that supports students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

• Apply differentiated instructional strategies to support English Language Learners (ELLs) and varying learning abilities.

• Use formative assessments, constructive feedback, and student-centered approaches to monitor and enhance learning outcomes.

• Foster curiosity, creativity, resilience, collaboration, and a growth mindset among young learners.

• Promote student well-being and establish a positive, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.

• Collaborate with colleagues and school leadership to develop curriculum, strengthen instructional practices, and contribute to school-wide initiatives.

• Take an active role in building and shaping the school's learning culture, educational practices, and growing community.

• Participate in professional development, school activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related discipline, together with a recognized teaching qualification or certification.

• At least 5 years of relevant teaching experience preferred, ideally in lower elementary education within an international school or inquiry-based learning environment.

• Strong expertise in early literacy, numeracy, and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.

• Experience with inquiry-based, interdisciplinary, or student-centered learning methodologies.

• Familiarity with American educational approaches or international curricula.

• Experience supporting multilingual learners or English Language Learners (ELLs) through differentiated instruction.

• Understanding of evidence-based instructional practices, formative assessment, and cognitive science in learning.

• Experience with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) or similar thematic curricula is an advantage.

• Strong communication, classroom management, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• A builder's mindset — someone who enjoys contributing ideas, creating effective learning practices, and being part of a school that is continuously evolving.

• Adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to contribute beyond the classroom in a collaborative, growing school environment.

• A genuine passion for nurturing young learners, continuous professional growth, and educational innovation.

What Our Client Offers

• The opportunity to be part of a growing, forward-thinking international school.

• A meaningful role in shaping teaching practices, learning experiences, and school culture.

• A collaborative, supportive, and innovative educational environment.

• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth.

• A multicultural learning community committed to holistic student development.