International Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

About Luxelakes Cloudland International Kindergarten

Luxelakes Cloudland International Kindergarten is a high-quality international bilingual kindergarten located in the beautiful Luxelakes Eco City in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Established in 2023, Cloudland was developed in partnership with International Schools Services (ISS) and provides English and bilingual English-Mandarin early years programs for young children.

Our kindergarten is designed around the belief that the environment is the “third teacher.” Surrounded by water, greenery, and natural landscapes, our modern campus provides children with extensive indoor and outdoor spaces where they can explore, discover, play, and learn.

At Cloudland, we believe that young children learn best through meaningful experiences, relationships, inquiry, and play. Our approach places each child at the center of the learning process and supports their social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development. We aim to create a joyful home away from home where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to develop curiosity, creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

We are now looking for an experienced and passionate International Homeroom Teacher to join our Early Years teaching team in February 2027.

Position Overview

The International Homeroom Teacher will be responsible for creating and delivering high-quality learning experiences for children approximately 2 to 4 years of age. This is a professional homeroom teaching position rather than a traditional English-language teaching role.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for curriculum planning and implementation, classroom management, observation and assessment, documentation of children’s learning, parent communication, and close collaboration with Chinese co-teachers and teaching assistants.

We are looking for an educator who understands how young children learn and develop and who can create a warm, engaging, safe, and inquiry-rich learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based, and play-based learning experiences for young children.
• Create a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment in which children feel confident to explore and learn.
• Develop learning experiences that support children’s social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development.
• Observe, document, and assess each child’s learning, development, interests, and individual needs.
• Use observations and assessment information to inform future curriculum planning and differentiated learning experiences.
• Adapt teaching strategies and activities to accommodate different learning styles, developmental stages, and individual needs.
• Establish positive classroom routines and age-appropriate expectations while promoting children’s independence, confidence, and self-management.
• Work collaboratively with Chinese co-teachers, teaching assistants, and other members of the Early Years team.
• Participate actively in collaborative curriculum planning, teaching reflection, and professional discussions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of children’s learning and development.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents regarding their child’s progress, development, and wellbeing.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences, family activities, school celebrations, open days, and other community events.
• Maintain high standards of child safeguarding, health, and safety within the classroom and throughout the school environment.
• Make effective use of both indoor and outdoor learning environments as extensions of the classroom.
• Encourage children to explore nature and develop curiosity, creativity, problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude toward learning.
• Participate in school meetings, professional development, training programs, and relevant accreditation processes.
• Contribute positively to the continued development of the kindergarten’s international and bilingual Early Years program.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, cultural sensitivity, and a strong commitment to the school community.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• A minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience in a kindergarten, preschool, Early Years setting, or international school.
• Demonstrated experience working with young children, particularly toddlers, Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten, or Junior Kindergarten age groups.
• Experience with EYFS, IB PYP, or another recognized international Early Years curriculum is highly desirable.
• PGCE, QTS, state/provincial teaching certification, Early Childhood teaching license, or another recognized professional teaching qualification is preferred.
• TEFL or TESOL certification may be considered an additional advantage where relevant to the candidate’s professional background.
• Native-level or highly proficient English communication skills.
• A sound understanding of early childhood development and child-centered educational practices.
• Experience with inquiry-based, play-based, and differentiated learning approaches is preferred.
• Ability to observe, assess, and document young children’s learning and development effectively.
• Strong classroom management, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively within an international and bilingual teaching team.
• Strong cultural awareness and the ability to adapt successfully to living and working in China.
• First Aid, CPR, child safeguarding, child development, or child psychology training would be an advantage.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is warm, patient, caring, and energetic and who genuinely enjoys spending time with young children. The successful candidate should be curious and creative as an educator, open to new ideas, comfortable working collaboratively, and committed to continuous professional development.

You should be able to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, and parents while demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and respect for different cultures and perspectives. Most importantly, we are looking for an educator who sees Early Years teaching as much more than teaching English and who genuinely values the importance of early childhood education.

Salary and Employment Package

• Monthly salary of up to RMB 30,000, depending on academic qualifications, professional teaching credentials, relevant Early Years experience, and overall suitability for the position.
• Full-time employment with Luxelakes Cloudland International Kindergarten.
• Professional international and bilingual teaching environment.
• Modern campus with high-quality indoor and outdoor teaching and learning facilities.
• Opportunities to work within an inquiry-based international Early Years educational environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced local and international educators.
• Support for eligible international teachers with the relevant Chinese work permit and employment procedures.
• Additional employment benefits and contractual terms will be discussed with qualified candidates during the recruitment and interview process.

Location

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province and one of the most dynamic and livable major cities in western China. Internationally known as the home of the giant panda and for its famous Sichuan cuisine, Chengdu combines the opportunities and conveniences of a major Chinese city with a comparatively relaxed lifestyle.

Luxelakes Cloudland International Kindergarten is located within Luxelakes Eco City, providing teachers with a distinctive working environment surrounded by greenery, water, and thoughtfully designed community spaces. For international educators interested in experiencing life in China while developing their careers in Early Years education, Chengdu offers an attractive combination of professional opportunities, culture, food, nature, and quality of life.

Start Date

The successful candidate is expected to commence employment in February 2027. Candidates should be available to complete the necessary recruitment, documentation, and Chinese work permit procedures before the agreed starting date.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit an updated English CV for initial assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion and interview arrangements. Candidates may be asked to provide relevant academic qualifications, teaching certificates, employment references, and other documentation required for the recruitment and Chinese work permit process.

We welcome applications from experienced Early Years educators who are passionate about working with young children and interested in becoming part of an international and bilingual educational community in Chengdu.

Please apply using the form below.