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Teaching Jobs in Penang: Bayan Lepas and Bukit Mertajam (Alma) Roles
DuoDuo Kidz Academy runs two Penang branches, one in Bayan Lepas on the island and one in Alma, Bukit Mertajam on the mainland, and both are hiring 1-to-1 trilingual tutors, Educare teachers and preschool teachers. The minimum qualification is SPM, STPM or a Diploma, fresh graduates are welcome, and full training in the DuoDuo method is provided. Teachers receive a competitive salary with incentives, EPF, SOCSO and EIS, and a promotion path to branch leadership.
Two very different Penang communities, one need
Bayan Lepas is home to thousands of factory and technology-sector families whose working hours run past school dismissal. Alma in Bukit Mertajam is a fast-growing mainland township with young families and a strong SJK(C) school culture. Both share the same daily problem: children come home from school with homework in three languages and nobody free to sit with them.
DuoDuo Kidz Academy opened branches in both areas to meet that need, which is why both branches hire steadily.
Roles open at the Penang branches
Bayan Lepas and Alma hire for the same four roles. Part-time afternoon and evening slots are common, which suits university students from nearby campuses and parents who want to work while their own children are in school.
- 1-to-1 Trilingual Tutor (full-time or part-time) — Chinese, BM or English, ages 4–12
- Educare Teacher — after-school homework guidance, meals, shower, routines and parent updates
- Preschool Teacher — ages 4–6, theme-based small-class learning
- Centre Principal / Branch Leader — for educators ready to lead a branch
Why Penang tutors like teaching one-to-one
Many Penang applicants come from big tuition classes where the job was mostly managing 20 to 30 children at once. At DuoDuo every lesson is one teacher to one child. You teach at the child's level, not the syllabus level, and you guide with questions instead of giving answers.
The result is that you can see your own impact. A child who could not recognise 100 Chinese words in January can be reading simple sentences by mid-year, and their personal progress chart shows every step. DuoDuo's word-recognition targets are around 150 words at age 4, 500 at age 5 and 1,000 by age 6, which is Primary 1 ready.
What DuoDuo offers Penang teachers
DuoDuo Kidz Academy has 14 years of teaching experience, 10,000+ families served and a 98% would-recommend rate from parents. Teachers join a brand that is expanding to every state in Malaysia, so strong performers in Penang have a real chance to lead a branch or help open a new one.
- Competitive salary plus incentives
- EPF, SOCSO and EIS
- Structured training and certification in the DuoDuo method
- Support from senior teachers in your branch
- Promotion path to Centre Principal / Branch Leader
How to apply for a Penang teaching job
You do not need teaching experience or an education degree. If you speak Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia or English clearly, are patient with young children and are willing to learn a system, you are a strong candidate. Full training is provided; WhatsApp us to learn more.
WhatsApp 011-2828 8676 with your name, whether you prefer Bayan Lepas or Alma, the role you want and the languages you can teach. DuoDuo Kidz Academy replies to every applicant personally.
FAQ
Is Alma branch on the island or mainland?
Alma is on the mainland in Bukit Mertajam, Seberang Perai. Bayan Lepas is on Penang island near the free industrial zone.
Can a university student apply part-time?
Yes. Part-time afternoon and evening slots are available at both Penang branches, and SPM or STPM is the minimum qualification.
Ready to teach children to truly learn?
Apply in one WhatsApp message. We reply to every applicant.