Deputy Centre Director (Childcare & Kindergarten)

Baby Nest Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baby Nest Sdn Bhd seeks a Deputy Centre Director to lead operations and ensure high standards across our childcare centres in Klang Valley. You will supervise staff, coordinate activities, and maintain safety and quality in development programs for children aged 0–6 years.

The role demands extensive experience in childcare management, strong English skills, and an openness to Mandarin. We offer a stable environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience handling Childcare & Kindergarten (educational leadership)
• Very good in English
• Able to speak, write and read in Mandarin is an advantage
• Treated with respect, fairness, and kindness
• Supportive management team willing to provide guidance to help you learn and grow
• Friendly colleagues with strong teamwork culture
• Positive, harmonious working environment where your contributions are valued
• Stable company offering long-term career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Maintain good communication, handle concerns effectively, and build parents' trust in the centre
• Ensure staff are disciplined, responsible, cooperative, and performing their duties effectively
• Ensure students are safe, well cared for, appropriately managed, and supported in their development
• Ensure the centre is organised, properly staffed, compliant, and operating efficiently

Skills

English proficiency

Mandarin (advantage)

Job description

The Deputy Centre Director's role is to manage, supervise, coordinate, and ensure standards are maintained across the centre.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain good communication, handle concerns effectively, and build parents' trust in the centre
• Ensure staff are disciplined, responsible, cooperative, and performing their duties effectively
• Ensure students are safe, well cared for, appropriately managed, and supported in their development
• Ensure the centre is organised, properly staffed, compliant, and operating efficiently

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years experience handling Childcare & Kindergarten
• Very good in English
• Able to speak, write and read in Mandarin is an advantage
• Treated with respect, fairness, and kindness
• Supportive management team willing to provide guidance to help you learn and grow
• Friendly colleagues with a strong teamwork culture
• Positive, harmonious, and supportive working environment where your efforts and contributions are valued
• Stable company offering long-term career development opportunities
• We are growing with: Several new branches opening, International collaborations, Moving towards a global presence

We are a highly sought-after child care & education provider with 10 centres throughout Klang Valley. We developed high-quality early childhood programs for 0-6 years old that are used in our institutions -Choo Choo Train Child Care Centre and Choo Choo Train Kindergarten. In 2022, we won the Brandlaureate Best Brand Award in Child Care Category and the Consumers' Recommended Award from National Consumer Action Council (MTPN). We also opened Choo Choo Train Kindergartens and registered our institution, the National Institute of Child Care and Education (NICCE). We are the first institution in this country appointed by the University of Malaya to offer professional short courses in child care and early childhood education.

We are looking for suitable talents to maintain our quality. When you join us with your passion, you will make life better for our customers - families with young children. And while you do this, you will be rewarded with a sense of achievement plus you will receive material benefits from the company.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Childcare Centre Director?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?