We are seeking a temporary Educational Assistant from May - October 2025 at ESF Tung Chung International Kindergarten.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside the classroom teacher to facilitate student learning
• Under instruction from the teacher, guide/lead children in individual and small group activities
• Through constant observation, gather and document information and report to the teacher on children’s progress
• Assist in the set-up and tidying away of classroom activities
  
  

Main accountabilities

• Engage in purposeful play to facilitate learning with students aged 3 to 5
• Monitor students' responses to learning tasks through a range of assessment and play based activities, providing feedback to the teachers. 
• Assist in maintaining student records (including their digital portfolio, class lists etc)
• Assist students with personal care needs (eg: Toileting, changing clothes)
• Support students behaviours and development of social skills, including implementing classroom specific strategies and practices as set out by the teacher
• Provide support for individual students through assistance in implementing an Individual Education Plan
• Assist students to access learning safely, monitoring and supporting in a dynamic open play environment.
  
  

Requirements

• Applicants should be enthusiastic and willing to give full support to the teaching team within the Kindergarten
• Qualifications in Early Childhood Education is preferable
• Excellent proficiency in English is required
• Have experience working with young children and enjoy working in a play-based environment which promotes inquiry
• Have experience in using technology 
• Sufficient knowledge and awareness of students social, emotional and learning needs to work effectively with teachers as part of a professional team
  
  

Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

For enquiries, please contact Minnie Kwok via minnie.kwok@tck.edu.hk

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices, with all appointments contingent upon an interview, identity verification, criminal background checks (including ICPC, SCRC, and other international background checks as appropriate), assessment of social media presence, and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines, ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.