Kindergarten English Teacher

We are looking for a Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher at a bilingual international kindergarten located in Chengdu. This position is available from February 2027, at the start of the second semester of the 2026-2027 academic year.

About the school

This bilingual kindergarten in Chengdu offers a play-based, inquiry-led early-years programme built on international early childhood frameworks and accreditation standards.

Job details

• Lead a homeroom class of children aged 2 to 4 alongside co-teachers, planning and delivering play-based, inquiry-led learning
• Observe, assess and record progress through learning stories, portfolios and progress reports
• Differentiate learning to meet each child's developmental needs, interests and cultural background
• Establish predictable routines and positive behaviour guidance that build self-regulation, cooperation and respect
• Keep children physically and emotionally safe through active supervision and consistent health, hygiene and child protection procedures
• Work closely with co-teachers and teaching assistants to achieve bilingual learning outcomes
• Build strong partnerships with families through monthly updates, conferences and opportunities to join classroom events
• Take part in professional development, curriculum planning and the school's international accreditation work
• Help new international colleagues settle into the school's early-years philosophy
• Support occasional weekend school events and community activities

• Bachelor's degree or above in Early Childhood Education, Education or a related field
• Additional qualifications such as PGCE, or a recognized teaching license (e.g., QTS, state certification) are highly desirable
• 3 to 5 years of homeroom teaching experience in a kindergarten or early-years setting, ideally with toddler and nursery classes
• Experience with international early-years curricula such as IB PYP or EYFS preferred
• First Aid or CPR certification and a background in child development an advantage