Deputy Centre Lead

NTUC MY FIRST SKOOL LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pre-school education provider in Singapore is seeking a Deputy Centre Leader in Bukit Merah. The role involves contributing to strategic direction and managing the preschool, which includes curriculum planning and mentoring of educators. Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience in childcare settings, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role. A diploma in teaching is advantageous. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a pre-school setting.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory role such as Senior Teacher or Vice-Principal.
• Demonstrated knowledge in curriculum and teaching pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic direction and overall management of the pre-school.
• Mentor teachers in pedagogy and tools usage.
• Manage centre resources including inventory and expenses.

Skills

Coaching

Childcare

Mentoring

Management Skills

Techsavvy

Teaching

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking Skills

Pedagogy

Communication Skills

Performance Management

Education

Degree/Diploma in Early Childhood

Diploma in Pre-school Education-Leadership (DPL)

Job description

Reporting to the Principal, you will contribute to the strategic direction and overall management of the pre-school.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Curriculum planning and professional matters, providing inputs and perspectives, and mentoring teachers in areas of pedagogy, delivery and use of tools and resources
• Setting the direction for parent partnership, community engagement and talent management
• Management and optimization of centre resources e.g., rostering, inventory management, controllable expenses
• Implementation of specific centre programs, initiatives and events
• Handle centre administrative matters

We are seeking a DCL in the Bukit Merah area.

Job Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Early Childhood with at least 10 years of relevant experience in a pre-school setting (both childcare and infant care)
• Minimum 3 years of exposure in a supervisory role i.e. Senior Teacher/Lead Teacher/Vice-Principal
• Diploma in Pre-school Education-Leadership (DPL) is an added advantage but is not compulsory
• Demonstrated knowledge in curriculum and teaching pedagogy
• Hands‑on experience in mentoring and coaching educators towards quality teaching practices
• Involvement in SPARK Accreditation process has an added advantage
• Experience working in a centre with infant care and/or large pre‑school centre has an added advantage

Tell employers what skills you have

• Coaching
• Childcare
• Mentoring
• Management Skills
• Techsavvy
• Teaching
• Interpersonal Skills
• Multitasking Skills
• Pedagogy
• Communication Skills
• Performance Management