Kindergarten Teacher (Fixed Term Contract until 11th December 2026)

Job Type: Teaching

Essential Requirements

  • Genuine love of working with young children
  • High level of English proficiency
  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with parents
  • Hong Kong Early Childhood Education Qualification or equivalent (Bachelor’s Degree in teaching with a specialisation in Early Childhood education; or Bachelor’s Degree with a Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Education)
  • Hong Kong Registered Kindergarten Teacher Status or QKT

Desired

  • Teaching experience in a PYP, Emilia Reggio or similar play based kindergarten setting

The ideal candidate will be able to:

  • Create joyful learning environments that are organised and structured to enable student creativity, innovation and play.
  • Deliver high quality Early Years play based instruction.
  • Engage and empower children by creating a climate of high expectations, with high challenge and high trust.
  • Activate deep children's thinking and engagement with learning.
  • Adapt teaching in response to understanding student progress and needs
  • Deliver learning in ways effective for bilingual and multilingual learners.
  • Develop and maintain positive collaborative professional relationships with children, colleagues and parents.
  • Be a role model as an enthusiastic life long learner committed to continual professional growth.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation will depend upon education, and work related experience. Benefits include competitive salary, medical coverage, sick leave and opportunities for continued professional growth. 

The start date for this position will be as soon as available.

The deadline for applications is 18th September 2026. 

The school reserves the right to appoint earlier in the case of an exceptional candidate.



Kindergarten Learning Assistant

Job Type: Support

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Candidates must be prepared to undergo a child protection screening background check including the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) in Hong Kong.

Essential Requirements

  • High level of English proficiency
  • Commitment to play-based learning
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational skills

Desired

  • Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent
  • Hong Kong Registered Kindergarten Teacher Status or QKT
  • International school and PYP experience

Major Responsibilities

Planning and Preparation

  • Support Kindergarten teachers in setting up developmentally appropriate learning opportunities which support play, exploration and discovery, based on interests, passions and abilities of children

Supporting Learning

  • Lead small learning groups based on teacher plans and direction
  • Provide meaningful and constructive feedback to children
  • Observe learning and discuss observations with teachers to inform further learning opportunities
  • Assist children according to situation and need
  • Accompany children on study trips

Managing a Learning Environment

  • Set up and maintain the classroom so it is a safe environment which supports learning
  • Provide regular opportunities for children to learn outdoors

Contributing to a Learning Community

  • Consistently reflect on own practice
  • Be organised and disciplined with own responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
  • Set and monitor own challenging learning goals, seeking out own professional learning opportunities
  • Participate in school events when asked



Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation will depend upon education, and work related experience. Benefits include competitive salary, medical coverage, sick leave and opportunities for continued professional growth. 

Prospective candidates are invited to visit our website to find out more about our school.

The start date for this position will be 26th October 2026.

The deadline for applications is 18th September 2026. 

The school reserves the right to appoint earlier in the case of an exceptional candidate.



Supply Learning Assistant

Job Type: Support

ICHK Kindergarten & Primary is a flexible learning environment. We are always looking for Supply Learning Assistants who are expected to be flexible with their time (upon request) and which children they may be asked to learn with.



Supply Teachers (Primary)

Job Type: Teaching

We are always on the look for Supply Teachers to join our team when needed, including Chinese Teachers. Candidates must hold teaching qualifications and a holder of Registered Teacher (RT) at EDB.



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