Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Job Summary

• Cultivate close relationships with parents in both school and community events and activities.
• Plan and participate in field trips, performances, Holy Day celebrations, and class observations during the school year.
• Teach all subjects, Devotions and Character Development, English, Maths, Science, Story/Song time, Physical Education, Art.

Working Hours & Schedule

Teachers have 36 working hours per week, which is comprised of up to twenty 45-minute teaching periods, various responsibilities, and some planning time.

There are about 30 days of Macau and school holidays throughout the year which includes both Winter and Chinese Spring Festival breaks, plus about 60 days of summer holidays. Monthly working Saturdays—which often foster community engagement and extension activities—allow us to lengthen our holidays while still meeting contact day requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

This does not include the annual travel allowance, new year’s bonus, pension contributions, and yearly re-enlistment bonus that is equivalent to one month’s salary. Furthermore, the government of Macau generously provides a teacher’s subsidy

Benefits include local healthcare coverage, reduced tuition for up to two dependents to enrol in the school, assistance in finding an apartment including a one-week hotel stay, and an interest-free salary advance to assist with upfront housing costs if needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education OR any bachelor’s degree plus post-graduate certification in Early Childhood Education
• Fluency in English, which is the medium of instruction.