Kindergarten Principal (cum Project Coordinator)

Happy Life Education Foundation Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Medical insurance

Professional development subsidies

Job summary

Happy Life Education Foundation Limited is establishing a bilingual kindergarten in Hong Kong. The candidate will begin as Project Coordinator to lead pre-opening workflow, curriculum planning, and government approvals, before transitioning to Kindergarten Principal upon EDB registration.

Key duties include curriculum development, team recruitment, admissions marketing, and post-opening leadership. Strong bilingual communication and a robust track record in early childhood administration are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent required.
• Completion of EDB Principal Training Course (Kindergarten) before appointment.
• Must be a Registered Teacher (RT) in Hong Kong.
• 至少3年相關幼兒教育工作經驗。
• 具備中英文良好溝通能力，並通過背景審查。

Responsibilities

• Phase I: Pre-Opening: handle registration, curriculum planning, budget, staffing and admissions marketing.
• Lead curriculum planning, safety inspections, and procurement of teaching aids.
• Phase II: Post-Opening: oversee daily operations, teaching quality, home-school liaison, and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team recruitment

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education (Early Childhood Education)

Principal Training Course (Kindergarten)

Registered Teacher (RT) in Hong Kong

Job description

Kindergarten Principal (cum Project Coordinator)

Our school sponsoring body is currently setting up a bilingual kindergarten. We are seeking a professional with a visionary educational aspiration, exceptional leadership skills, and extensive administrative experience to assume the role of Principal. Prior to formal school registration, the successful candidate will initially join under the title of "Project Coordinator" to fully lead the new school’s setup, curriculum planning, government department approval follow-ups, and pre-opening marketing efforts. Upon official registration with the Education Bureau (EDB), the candidate will officially assume the position of Kindergarten Principal.

Key Responsibilities

Phase I: Pre-Opening Preparation (Estimated 6 months prior to formal opening)

Government Registration & Approval Follow-up: Assist the School Management Committee in handling various school registration applications, school safety inspections, and license approval matters with government departments such as the Education Bureau, Fire Services Department, Buildings Department, and Department of Health.

Curriculum & Teaching Materials Planning: Draft school-based curriculum plans and syllabi in accordance with the EDB's Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide, and lead the procurement of suitable early childhood teaching aids and equipment.

Administration & Financial Formulation: Compile the school administration manual, staff code of conduct, and student safety guidelines, and assist the School Management Committee in formulating the initial financial budget for the school's opening.

Team Recruitment: Prepare and execute the recruitment, interviewing, and training of the initial teaching team (senior teachers and teachers).

Admissions & Marketing: Plan and execute admissions promotion activities (such as parent seminars, school open days, and briefing sessions) to build the brand image.

Phase II: Post-Opening Operations

School Leadership & Administration: Take full responsibility for the kindergarten’s daily administrative management, school safety, and hygiene management.

Teaching Quality Assurance: Guide the teaching team in curriculum leadership, lesson observations, and teaching evaluations, and prepare for and welcome the "Quality Review" strictly enforced by the Education Bureau in recent years.

Home-School Cooperation & Community Liaison: Establish a close home-school communication mechanism, handle parent inquiries and complaints, and maintain good communication with the Education Bureau and community groups.

Professional Development: Promote continuous professional training for faculty and staff, fostering an active research and learning culture.

Qualifications & Requirements

According to the statutory requirements of the Hong Kong Education Bureau for newly appointed kindergarten principals, applicants must meet the following conditions:

Core Education: Hold a recognized Bachelor's Degree in Education (major in Early Childhood Education) or equivalent.

Professional Certificate: Must have completed the EDB-recognized Principal Training Course (Kindergarten) prior to appointment.

Statutory Registration: Must be a Registered Teacher (RT) in Hong Kong.

Work Experience: Possess no less than 3 years of relevant early childhood education work experience. Applicants with IBPYP teaching experience, 3 years or more of kindergarten administration and management experience, or experience in setting up a new school will be given priority.

Language Proficiency: Possess excellent written and oral communication skills in both Chinese and English.

Background Check: Must pass the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) and provide satisfactory work performance proof issued by former employers.

Salary is negotiable based on the applicant's academic qualifications and relevant management experience.

Entitled to paid annual leave, medical insurance, professional development subsidies, etc.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants, please submit a detailed resume (including current and expected salary, and availability date), an educational philosophy statement (approx. 500 words), and copies of relevant academic/professional qualification certificates on or before December 31, 2026.

Email to: ••••@hanacademy.edu.hk (Please specify the email subject as "Application for Kindergarten Principal - [Applicant Name]")

(Personal data provided by applicants will be kept strictly confidential and used solely for this recruitment purpose.)

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