Trainee Preschool Educator (Chinese Language) – Sponsored L2 Pathway
Alpha Green Preschool is looking for a Mandarin-proficient educator to join our team as a full-time Trainee Preschool Educator while undertaking an employer-sponsored ECDA-recognised Chinese-language L2 qualification. This position may be particularly suitable for an experienced Chinese enrichment teacher, tuition teacher, student-care educator, teaching assistant, overseas kindergarten educator or career switcher who enjoys working with young children but does not yet hold an ECDA-recognised preschool teaching qualification. The successful candidate will receive paid employment during training, structured workplace guidance and a longer-term development pathway within the School’s Chinese-language programme. Key Responsibilities Support the care, learning and development of children aged 18 months to 6 years.
Assist in planning and conducting age-appropriate Mandarin learning experiences through play, stories, music, movement, conversation and hands-on activities.
Work with the School Principal and teaching team to develop Chinese-language lessons, resources and curriculum activities.
Support classroom routines, children’s wellbeing, safety and positive behaviour.
Observe and document children’s learning and development.
Communicate professionally with parents regarding their children, under the School’s communication protocols.
Participate actively in the required early childhood qualification programme and complete all coursework, practicum and assessment requirements.
Contribute ideas towards strengthening Alpha Green Preschool’s Chinese-language programme.
Subject to successful certification and demonstrated performance, take on progressively greater responsibility for Chinese curriculum planning and coordination.
Requirements Strong proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin, as the role involves delivering Chinese-language learning experiences.
Able to communicate effectively in English with colleagues and parents.
Warm, patient and confident when working with young children.
Relevant experience teaching or working with children is strongly preferred. Experience may come from preschools, kindergartens, enrichment centres, tuition centres, student-care settings or overseas educational institutions.
Interested in developing a long-term career in early childhood education.
Does not currently hold an ECDA-recognised EY1, EY2, L1 or L2 early childhood certification for this trainee pathway.
Able to meet the admission requirements of an ECDA-recognised Chinese-language L2 qualification offered by a local training institution.
Willing to undertake the sponsored training programme while working full-time.
Willing to enter into the applicable training sponsorship and service-bond arrangement.
Candidates with curriculum-planning, classroom-management or team-coordination experience will have an advantage.
What We Offer Monthly salary of S$2,600 to S$2,800, depending on relevant experience and suitability.
Employer sponsorship for an eligible ECDA-recognised Chinese-language L2 qualification.
Paid full-time employment during the training period.
Practical mentoring and workplace learning.
Opportunity to contribute to the development of a multilingual preschool programme.
Formal role and salary review upon successful L2 certification and assumption of expanded responsibilities.
Longer-term development pathway towards Chinese-language curriculum coordination and programme leadership, subject to performance and organisational needs.
Workplace Alpha Green Preschool 1 Jalan Siap Singapore 678541 This is a full-time, on-site position with a five-day work week. Working hours will be rostered within the preschool’s operating hours. Interested applicants should apply through MyCareersFuture with their CV. Please include relevant experience working with children, Mandarin-language teaching experience and current educational qualifications.