Preschool Principal / Centre Manager

Tadika Jing Ying; Selangor; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF & SOCSO

Annual Leave

Medical Leave

Lunch provided

Tea-time snacks provided

Friendly preschool environment

Opportunity to shape early years

Job summary

Tadika Jing Ying in Malaysia is seeking a passionate Preschool Principal / Centre Manager to oversee daily operations and lead our warm, nurturing team of teachers for children aged 4 to 6.

You will ensure safety and wellbeing, plan engaging activities, coordinate school events, and foster open communication with parents to create a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Qualification or background in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Degree/Diploma in Early Childhood Education or a related discipline preferred.
• Candidates with 1–2 years of preschool/early childhood education experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations and overall management of the preschool.
• Lead, manage and support teachers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all children.
• Communicate with parents and handle enquiries.
• Plan engaging, age-appropriate activities beyond traditional classroom learning.
• Coordinate annual preschool events (Sports Day, concerts, celebrations).
• Represent the preschool as the main point of contact for parents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Child-friendly mindset

Education

Degree/Diploma in Early Childhood Education or related

Job description

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Location: PJ Old Town, Petaling Jaya
Employment Type: Full-time
Working Days: Monday – Friday

About Us

We are a warm and welcoming preschool providing a nurturing learning environment for children aged 4 to 6 years old.

Our preschool is a diverse community with children from different backgrounds. We believe that preschool should be more than just academics — children should have the opportunity to learn, explore, create, play and develop important social and life skills in a safe and happy environment.

We are looking for a passionate and caring Preschool Principal / Centre Manager who genuinely enjoys working with young children and is ready to take an active role in managing and growing our preschool.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations and overall management of the preschool.

• Lead, manage and support teachers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

• Ensure the safety, wellbeing and proper care of all children.

• Communicate with parents, handle enquiries and maintain good parent relationships.

• Work closely with teachers to plan and introduce engaging, creative and age-appropriate activities beyond traditional classroom learning.

• Monitor the overall learning environment and ensure children receive a positive preschool experience.

• Plan, coordinate and manage annual preschool events such as Sports Day, Concerts, celebrations and other school activities.

• Handle administrative and operational matters related to the preschool.

• Represent the preschool professionally and serve as the main point of contact for parents.

• Foster a warm, positive and nurturing environment for children, teachers and parents.

• Ensure the preschool operates in accordance with relevant policies and requirements.

Requirements

• Qualification or background in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

• Candidates with a Degree/Diploma in Early Childhood Education or a related discipline are preferred.

• Candidates without a relevant degree but with at least 1–2 years of relevant preschool / early childhood education experience will also be considered.

• Chinese-speaking candidates are preferred.

• Ability to communicate in English and Bahasa Malaysia will be an added advantage.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Responsible, organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks independently.

• Creative and enthusiastic about developing activities and experiences for young children.

• Comfortable communicating and building relationships with parents and teachers.

• Most importantly, you should genuinely love children and enjoy being around them.

What We Offer

• Salarynegotiable based on qualifications and experience.

• Monday to Friday working schedule.

• EPF & SOCSO.

• Annual Leave.

• Medical Leave.

• Lunch provided.

• Tea-time snacks provided.

• A friendly, warm and supportive preschool environment.

• An opportunity to play an important role in shaping the early years of young children.

Who We’re Looking For

We are not simply looking for someone to manage a preschool.

We are looking for someone who will care for our children wholeheartedly, lead our teachers with patience and positivity, communicate openly with parents, and help create a preschool environment where children feel safe, happy and excited to learn.

If you are passionate about Early Childhood Education, love working with children and believe that every child deserves a fun, meaningful and nurturing start to their education, we would love to hear from you.