Educational Assistant (Aug 2025 - Feb 2026) - ESF Tung Chung International Kindergarten

ABOUT US

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.
There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools. About 70% of our students have parents who are permanent residents of Hong Kong.
ESF is proud of the high academic and wider achievements of our students. In 2020, 22 ESF students achieved the perfect score of 45 points in the IB Diploma examinations; more than 95% go on to leading universities worldwide.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our custom designed school for three to five year olds in Tung Chung opened in 2016. It is structured into morning and afternoon three-hour sessions for both K1 and K2. The space is functional, adaptable and well-resourced to meet the dynamic needs of the three to five year olds who inhabit it. The spaces are not only carefully and intentionally planned, but are also places of beauty that support learning, stimulate imaginations, nurture children, families and staff – and truly inspire the wonderful memories of childhood. Both indoor and outdoor spaces, materials, technology and equipment intrigue, invite and stimulate students to move, dance, roleplay, create art, develop language skills and investigate scientific principles.
The school reflects our aspiration for each of our children to flourish. Our goal is to nourish each child, individually, and meet their changing social and emotional needs every day. We strive to provide children with strong foundational skills for future academic success and also to equip them to participate as flexible, creative thinkers and engaged citizens in an increasingly complex and interdependent world.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a temporary Educational Assistant from August 2025 – February 2026 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.

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.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

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.