Centre Principal (Preschool)

Cultivar Staffing & Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and search firm in Singapore seeks a Centre Principal to manage preschool operations. This role ensures high standards in curriculum delivery and staff management while fostering a nurturing environment. Candidates need at least 5 years in teaching and 2 years in management. Passion for early childhood education is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in a preschool setting.
• At least 2 years in a leadership/management role.
• Certification recognised by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) with L2 certification or above.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the preschool centre.
• Lead and manage a team of educators and support staff.
• Ensure effective implementation of the preschool curriculum.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational abilities

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education (Leadership)

Job description

Our client is looking for a Centre Principal (Preschool) to oversee the overall operations and management of the preschool centre, ensuring high standards of curriculum delivery, staff performance, and a safe, nurturing learning environment in line with early childhood education guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the preschool centre, ensuring compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements (e.g. ECDA).
• Lead and manage a team of educators and support staff to maintain high standards of teaching, care, and professionalism.
• Ensure effective implementation of the preschool curriculum in alignment with early childhood education frameworks.
• Monitor childrens learning and development, and work with teachers to support differentiated learning.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for childrens holistic development.
• Manage centre administration, including budgeting, enrolment, resource planning, and operational matters.
• Maintain strong partnerships with parents through regular communication, meetings, and engagement initiatives.
• Support professional development and performance reviews of teaching staff.
• Ensure timely submission of reports and documentation as required by authorities or management.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education (Leadership) or equivalent.
• Certification recognised by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) with L2 certification or above.
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in a preschool setting, with at least 2 years in a leadership/management role.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood curriculum frameworks and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.Passionate about early childhood education and child development.

Interested candidates are invited to send in your Resume in MS Word Format stating your past work experience, reasons for each job move, and your past and expected salary.

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