KINDERGARTEN ENGLISH TEACHER - FULL TIME - START JULY 2025

About Ladybird Early Learning Centre

Ladybird Early Learning Centre (LELC) is a distinguished bilingual preschool within the Nguyen Sieu educational system, recognized for delivering the Cambridge International curriculum in Vietnam. As one of the select institutions authorized to offer the Cambridge Early Years Programme (CEY), we are committed to fostering a love for learning in children aged 3 to 6 years. Our unique approach combines the CEY curriculum with Vietnamese cultural values and the High-Performance Learning (HPL) pedagogy, creating a holistic environment where children learn through purposeful play, known as "play-based learning." Our mission is to ignite curiosity, inspire creativity, and build a strong academic foundation for our young learners.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Native Kindergarten English Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective lessons following the Cambridge Early Years Programme, supporting young learners in developing their English skills, and assisting with administrative duties and other tasks as assigned by the Head of Centre.

Key Responsibilities

· Plan and deliver engaging lessons that cater to the individual needs and learning styles of students.

· Create a supportive and inclusive classroom culture that promotes academic growth and personal development.

· Create a stimulating and nurturing classroom environment that encourages language development and active participation.

· Follow the established staff workflow by meeting and guiding students before and after each lesson.

· Monitor and assess students’ progress, documenting pupils’ moments through photos and videos, in collaboration with Teaching Assistants (TAs).

· Assist in organising school events, parent meetings, and extracurricular activities.

· Collaborate with the local teaching staff to create a bilingual learning environment.

· Perform administrative tasks as required, including lesson planning, student progress reports, and documentation.

· Support the Head of Centre with other assigned duties to ensure smooth school operations.

· Follow the structured timetable and ensure lesson plans align with the Learning Plan and Scheme of Work.

· Contribute to enhancing the Early Years curriculum, ensuring consistency with HPL (High-Performance Learning) methodologies.

· Upload lesson plans, materials, and extra resources for each subject and week.

· Ensure visual aids in the classroom reflect the ongoing five-week thematic block, displaying relevant materials and pupils’ work.

· Provide constructive feedback to parents, including monthly progress reports and activity letters.

· Complete administrative teaching tasks according to the scheduled deadlines

Requirements

· Native English speaker (from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, or South Africa).

· Bachelor’s degree in education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.

· Teaching qualification (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, or equivalent).

· Minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience with young learners (preferably in a bilingual or international kindergarten setting).

· Knowledge and experience with the Cambridge Early Years Programme are an advantage.

· Strong classroom management and communication skills.

· Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

· Passionate, patient, and enthusiastic about early childhood education.

Benefits

· Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

· Work permit and visa sponsorship provided.

· Paid holidays and annual leave.

· Professional development opportunities.

· Supportive and friendly working environment.

· Premium Medical Insurance with Bao Viet

Safeguarding and Student Welfare

LELC is committed to high safeguarding standards and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and those who work in the school. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, identity checks, qualification verification checks, and criminal record checks.

Equal employment opportunities

LELC is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all native nationalities and as such we ask that all applicants have the right to work in Vietnam.

Selection process

Applicants are required to submit the current resume (including contact details of 3 referees), a scanned copy of relevant degree certificates, and a statement of suitability against the essential criteria as outlined above.

Successful applicants will be short-listed for an interview.