Kindergarten Principal

BETHEL DAY CARE CENTRE; Bahau; On-site; MYR 112,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

BETHEL DAY CARE CENTRE in Negeri Sembilan is seeking a Head of School to lead curriculum development, teaching standards, and student outcomes. You will guide innovative, child-centered learning and support teachers in planning and assessment.

You will oversee staff recruitment and management, student welfare, parent engagement, school operations, budgeting, compliance with health and safety regulations, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the kindergarten curriculum.
• Ensure teaching practices align with educational standards and the school's philosophy.
• Monitor classroom quality and student learning outcomes.
• Promote innovative and child-centered learning approaches.
• Support teachers in lesson planning, assessment, and professional growth.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate teaching and administrative staff.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and feedback.
• Develop staff training and professional development programs.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work culture.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, licensing requirements, and educational standards.
• Manage school records, documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate enrollment, admissions, and student placement processes.
• Assist in budget planning and financial management.
• Monitor expenditures and resource allocation.
• Ensure effective use of facilities, equipment, and educational materials.
• Support procurement and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and child protection regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and emergency preparedness drills.
• Maintain policies and procedures for risk management.
• Address incidents and ensure proper documentation and follow-up.

Job description

Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the kindergarten curriculum.

Ensure teaching practices align with educational standards and the school's philosophy.

Monitor classroom quality and student learning outcomes.

Promote innovative and child-centered learning approaches.

Support teachers in lesson planning, assessment, and professional growth.

2. Staff Management

Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate teaching and administrative staff.

Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and feedback.

Develop staff training and professional development programs.

Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work culture.

3. Student Welfare and Development

Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all children.

Monitor student attendance, behavior, and developmental progress.

Address student welfare concerns in collaboration with teachers and parents.

Implement policies related to child protection, health, and safety.

4. Parent and Community Engagement

Build strong relationships with parents and guardians.

Organize parent meetings, workshops, and school events.

Respond to parent inquiries, concerns, and feedback professionally.

Promote the school's reputation within the community.

5. Operations and Administration

Oversee daily school operations and administrative functions.

Ensure compliance with government regulations, licensing requirements, and educational standards.

Manage school records, documentation, and reporting requirements.

Coordinate enrollment, admissions, and student placement processes.

6. Financial and Resource Management

Assist in budget planning and financial management.

Monitor expenditures and resource allocation.

Ensure effective use of facilities, equipment, and educational materials.

Support procurement and inventory management.

7. Health, Safety, and Compliance

Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and child protection regulations.

Conduct regular safety inspections and emergency preparedness drills.

Maintain policies and procedures for risk management.

Address incidents and ensure proper documentation and follow-up.