Childcare Principal/ Center Leader

We are looking for a nurturing center leader for Bright Kids at Punggol 175D. This position is for individuals who have a passion for curriculum leadership, administrative capabilities, and a growth mindset to contribute to our organisation's continuous improvement. This position reports to the Bright Kids's founder and director.

Our employees are given options to experience and impact various aspects of the business (curriculum, mentoring, admin & operations, and marketing) through our career advancement and rotation program. We have a detailed individualized framework and advocate a strong culture of support for our employees, which includes, but is not limited to, townhall meetings, employee engagement, and 1-on-1 discussions/check-ins.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the strategic and operational plans of the school.
• Lead the strategic and operational development of the school.
• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements and accreditation standards.
• Lead teachers and other support staff in the center to provide quality early childhood education.
• Mentor teachers and encourage them to join our various initiatives to grow professionally and progress.
• Carry out our induction program, mentoring program, skills assessment, career development map, performance appraisals with excellence.
• Customise teaching and learning approaches aligned to our curriculum framework.
• Customise strategies to observe and document children’s learning.
• Engage children meaningfully through the co-design of curriculum and appropriate pedagogy.
• Evaluate differentiated teaching and learning strategies to meet the diverse needs of children.
• Lead in integrating the core values of Early Childhood Education within curricula and centre programmes.
• Design quality learning environments.
• Model trusting, respectful relationships with children through positive interactions with them.
• Advocate appropriate course of action for the protection of children.
• Advocate a safe and healthy environment within the centre.
• Develop strategies to establish partnerships and collaborations with families and community stakeholders.
• Lead in implementing collaborative efforts amongst families and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Display critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Foster a culture of collaboration.
• Facilitate effective work teams.
• Facilitate effective communication and engagement at the workplace.
• Collaborate with the Senior Management, other Centre Leaders, and centres’ Teachers (where applicable), and other HQ Staff to work on projects, align short-term and long-term goals aligned to the Vision, Mission and Values of the Centre.

Job Requirements

• Candidate MUST possess the ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP (ADECL).
• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Master's Degree, Education/Teaching/Training or equivalent.
• At least 4 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Candidate must demonstrate passion and dedication to our industry and its professional practice.
• Candidate must be nurturing, and willing to share information, expertise, and groom our next generation of leaders.
• Candidate must have a reasonable grasp in the usage of various applications (such as our preschool management system), and is willing and able to adapt and adopt the usage of new technologies.
• Candidate should have good interpersonal skills, and is able to resolve conflicts.
• Preferably Managers specializing in Education, Training & Development or equivalent.
• Full-Time position(s) only.