Early Years Principal

DARSYAFII ISLAMIC SCHOOL; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 334,800,000 - 613,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Darsyafii School in South Jakarta is seeking an experienced Kindergarten Principal to lead our Early Years program. The ideal candidate will be passionate about early childhood education, committed to Sunnah values, and able to build a nurturing, globally minded learning environment for four-year-olds.

You will oversee the mastery-based curriculum, integrate Cambridge International standards and STEAM, mentor teachers and staff, and foster strong partnerships with parents to support student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education Management, Psychology, or related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience in early childhood/kindergarten education.
• 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and international curriculum frameworks.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Kindergarten unit to align with the school's vision.
• Oversee mastery-based curriculum integrating Cambridge International standards, Sunnah Studies, and STEAM.
• Supervise and mentor kindergarten teachers and support staff.
• Foster the development of 'The Dars Star' character values in every student.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents, staff and the wider school community.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for learners.
• Monitor student progress and well-being, and communicate with parents.
• Manage kindergarten administration including scheduling and resources.
• Collaborate with school leadership to support the continuity of the One Journey, From Four pathway.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About us
Darsyafii School is guided by scholars, strengthened by knowledge, and prepared for the future. Our motto, #GoBeyond, reflects our commitment to combining strong Sunnah values with international standards to develop every student holistically - academically, spiritually, and in character. We offer One Journey, From Four: a continuous educational pathway starting from our Early Years (Kindergarten) program through Primary and beyond. Our mastery-based curriculum integrates Cambridge International standards, Sunnah Studies, the National Curriculum, and STEAM education, delivered in English, Arabic, and Indonesian. Darsyafii is proud to be A Truly Global Classroom, with students and teachers from six different nationalities learning and growing together.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced, visionary, and dedicated Kindergarten Principal to lead our Early Years program. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, committed to Sunnah values, and capable of building a nurturing, high-quality, and globally-minded learning environment for children from four.

Key responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop the overall operation of the Kindergarten unit, ensuring alignment with the school's vision, mission, and #GoBeyond philosophy.

Oversee the implementation of the mastery-based curriculum, integrating Cambridge International standards, Sunnah Studies, and STEAM in daily learning.

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate kindergarten teachers and support staff to maintain high standards of teaching and care.

Foster the development of "The Dars Star" character values in every student.

Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents, staff, and the wider school community.

Ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for learners.

Monitor student progress and well-being, and ensure effective communication with parents regarding academic and character development.

Manage kindergarten administration, including scheduling, resources, and compliance with school and educational regulations.

Collaborate with school leadership to support the continuity of the "One Journey, From Four" educational pathway.

Requirement

Bachelor's degree (S1) in Early Childhood Education, Education Management, Psychology, or a related field; a relevant Master's degree is an advantage.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in early childhood/kindergarten education, including at least 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

Strong understanding of early childhood development and international curriculum frameworks.

Practicing children with solid Sunnah knowledge and character, able to model and instill sunnah values in children.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in English (spoken and written); Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.

Passionate, patient, creative, and genuinely enjoys working with children.

Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Willing to be based in South Jakarta (Pejaten Barat, Pasar Minggu).