Preschool / Kindergarten / Nursery Branch Principal

TADIKA A-Z SDN. BHD.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading preschool organization in Johor Bahru is seeking a Nursery/Preschool Manager to ensure smooth operations and oversee staff and curriculum delivery. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of teaching experience and one year in a leadership role, with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. This role requires promoting a positive learning culture and maintaining effective communication with parents. The company offers various benefits including annual leaves and training opportunities.

Benefits

EPF and Socso

Annual increment and bonus

Discounted/free childcare for staff

Team bonding activities

Travel/accommodation allowance

Qualifications

• At least three years of teaching experience in a nursery or preschool with one year in a leadership role.
• Mature and exemplary leadership and management skills are essential.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of the nursery, including administration and curriculum delivery.
• Ensure the children's well-being and maintain communication with parents.
• Lead and manage projects and staff development.
• Communicate the school's vision and ethos to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Staff management

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Klang Valley - Various Locations (Rawang, Elmina)

Johor Bahru - Various Locations

Responsibilities and Duties

General Duties

• Ensure the overall smooth running of the AZ Nursery/Preschool, including general administration and overseeing/coordinating all curriculum and activities delivered by teachers.
• Ensure the children's overall well-being and safety, and be responsible for maintaining regular communication with every parent.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and management of faculty and staff – staff recruitment, hire, development, training, and evaluation; provide motivation and a positive working environment; and lead school improvement.
• Communicate the school's vision, ethos, and mission to all stakeholders/parents, be an active listener and motivator, and provide a positive work environment. Oversee the Centre’s facilities by supervising maintenance.
• Regularly attending headquarters’ meetings or training programmes.
• Prepare, administer and oversee the overall budget of the branch.
• Oversee facilities by supervising the maintenance and hygiene of all facilities and equipment, identifying and planning for future facility needs.
• Ensure that the branch's operation reflects our company’s ethos and philosophy and that the company’s mission is implemented.
• Public speaking and the ability to promote the company positively.

Education standards and student welfare

• Monitor and maintain standards set by AZ Preschool.
• Monitor staff and children's attendance, lesson planning, guidance, and health and food services for the children.
• Monitor and maintain an overview of the curriculum and co-curriculum to ensure effective implementation and the highest quality of education for the children.
• Promote a positive and professional yet fun learning culture for the children.
• Actively foster positive relationships with the children.

Customer Management

• Regular communication and meetings with parents.
• Handle complaints in a professional manner.

Staff Management

• Manage the timetable and manpower allocation of teaching staff.
• Establish a positive working environment and lead by example.
• Work with the management team to resolve strategies to improve overall operational matters.
• Provide appropriate mentoring and training to staff.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.

Additional qualifications

• Young, dynamic, fun, ambitious and fast-growing group.
• Proven track record of career progression advancement from Intern, junior teacher, to senior teacher, to centre principal, and a business partner.
• Continuing Professional Development, Training provided and sponsored (Including International Trainers).
• EPF, Socso, Annual leaves, Maternity leaves, etc.
• Annual Increment & Bonus.
• Legal advice and discounted services.
• Discounted / Free school/childcare for staff.
• Lunch provided.
• Team bonding activities (Twice a year), including company trips and outdoor activities.
• Travel / Accommodation allowance (on a case-by-case basis and after probation).
• Rewards and recognition programme.
• Business Partnership Scheme.

Qualifications/Requirements

• At least three years of teaching experience in a nursery or preschool with at least one year in a leadership role.
• High EQ & AQ, mature, exemplary leadership and management skills are essential.
• Excellent communicator and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Full-time.