Deputy Centre Lead

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

Job summary

A leading pre-school organization in Singapore is seeking a dedicated individual to manage and direct operations at their Bukit Merah location. You will be responsible for curriculum planning, mentoring teachers, and engaging with parents and the community. The ideal candidate should have 10 years of relevant experience in early childhood and at least 3 years in a supervisory role. Knowledge in curriculum pedagogy and experience with SPARK Accreditation is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a pre-school setting (childcare and infant care).
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role (Senior Teacher/Lead Teacher/Vice-Principal).
• Demonstrated knowledge in curriculum and teaching pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum planning and mentoring teachers.
• Set the direction for parent partnership and community engagement.
• Manage and optimize centre resources.
• Implement centre programs and events.
• Handle centre administrative matters.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Mentoring teachers

Community engagement

Resource management

Administrative 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.

• 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 ie. 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