Center Head

Birla Open Minds International School; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 201,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Provident Fund

Job summary

Birla Open Minds International School in Garden Reach, Kolkata, is seeking a Centre Head to lead preschool operations and drive admissions. The role focuses on child-centric delivery, safety, and parent engagement, with 3–7 years of relevant experience in preschool management.

The successful candidate will oversee curriculum support, staff leadership, and overall centre performance, ensuring high standards and strong community ties.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in preschool operations or centre management.
• Experience in admissions and child-centric education preferred.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day functioning of the preschool and ensure adherence to policies and standards.
• Drive admissions and revenue targets through inquiry management and lead conversion.
• Plan local marketing activities to increase visibility and admissions.
• Support implementation of the academic curriculum with teachers.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, cleanliness, and hygiene.
• Build strong relationships with parents and encourage engagement.
• Monitor staff performance and support team development.
• Review centre performance metrics and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Interpersonal skills

Child-centric approach

Education

Graduate or postgraduate qualification in education

Early Childhood Education background

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a proactive and capable Centre Head to oversee the day-to-day operations of our preschool in Garden Reach, Kolkata. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and people-management skills, a child-centric approach, and the ability to drive admissions while maintaining high standards of academic delivery, safety, and parent engagement.

Role Details

Job Title : Centre Head

Location : Garden Reach, Kolkata, West Bengal

Experience : 3-7 years; experience in preschool management or early childhood education is preferred

Salary: 18,000- 22,000 per month

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day functioning of the preschool and ensure adherence to organizational policies, processes, and standards.
• Drive admissions and revenue targets through effective inquiry management, parent counselling, follow-ups, and lead conversion.
• Plan and execute local marketing activities, including events, roadshows, and in-centre initiatives, to strengthen visibility and increase admissions.
• Support the implementation of the academic curriculum and work closely with teachers to maintain teaching quality and effective lesson planning.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, cleanliness, and hygiene across the centre.
• Build positive relationships with parents, address their concerns promptly, and encourage parent and community engagement.
• Monitor staff performance, support team development and retention, and identify training needs where required.
• Work towards defined Key Result Areas (KRAs) and implement operational or academic strategies introduced by the organization.
• Review centre performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and take appropriate action to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.

Candidate Requirements

• Graduate or postgraduate qualification; a background in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in preschool operations, centre management, or a relevant leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and people-management skills.
• A genuine interest in early childhood education and a child-centric approach.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, motivate a team, and collaborate effectively with parents and colleagues.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund (PF)