ESF Language & Learning Centre (Wan Chai) is looking for a Pre-Kindergarten teacher to join our team. We are looking for teachers who are passionate about working with our youngest learners, who thrive in a highly creative, playful and collaborative environment and who can make a positive contribution to our creative and dynamic community. The successful candidates will be committed to their own ongoing professional growth and be able to engage in reflective practices when planning an authentic curriculum.
Main Accountabilities
Teaching and Assessment:
Planning a curriculum responsive to children’s learning diversities which promotes inquiry and ensures ongoing growth and development
Using a range of appropriate strategies for learning and teaching and classroom management
Maintain a well-organised and stimulating learning environment for our youngest learners
Use technology to effectively enhance learning
Using a range of assessment and reporting methods that show student's achievement
Provide clear communication of teaching and learning to parents and caregivers
Ability to work across Early Years programmes
Wider professional roles:
Collaborating with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students’ learning
Making an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school
Planning and engaging in professional learning activities that support school and systematic priorities
Taking responsibility for own professional development and using the outcomes to improve teaching and students’ learning
Ensuring administration of classroom procedures is completed efficiently
Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education, or Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE/PGDE in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent
Holder of HK teacher registration and Child Care Worker/Supervisor certificate is preferred
An understanding of the role of play in children’s learning is essential
Experience working with two-year-old children in a pre-kindergarten setting will be an advantage
Competency in using digital technologies to support learning and aid communications is preferred
Experience in IB Early years settings (Pre- PYP Programmes is preferred)
For enquiries, please contact Valerie Lagarde at valerie.lagarde@esf.org.hk
Closing date 24 November 2026
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For enquiries regarding ESFX Language positions , please contact Venus Cheng at venus.cheng@esf.org.hk (hourly positions) , or Dennis Lo at dennis.lo@esf.org.hk (full-time positions) .
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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. We strongly recommend early applications as we reserve the right to appoint candidates earlier than the closing date.
By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.
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