Preschool Centre Leader: Build, Lead & Elevate Quality

Ace @ Work Schoolcare Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace @ Work Schoolcare Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Preschool Centre Leader to oversee the operations, curriculum quality, and team development of a brand-new childcare centre. You will build a strong team, foster a positive workplace culture, and create a warm, nurturing environment for children and families.

The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, uphold high standards of care and education, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Leadership or approved alternatives.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in the early childhood sector, preferably in supervisory or leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of preschool operations, curriculum planning and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop a team of educators.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
• Organised, responsible and able to manage multiple operational priorities.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, professionalism and child-centred leadership.
• Experience with SPARK certification and/or Partner Operator (POP) scheme would be a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the centre's daily operations, administration and manpower planning.
• Ensure compliance with ECDA requirements, licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and organisational policies.
• Drive the planning, implementation and review of high-quality curriculum and teaching practices.
• Guide, coach and mentor educators to strengthen their professional competencies and classroom practices.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to educators.
• Build a collaborative, accountable and supportive working culture within the centre.
• Manage staff performance, attendance, deployment and professional development.
• Maintain strong relationships with parents and address enquiries or concerns professionally and promptly.
• Monitor enrolment, retention and centre performance while supporting outreach initiatives.
• Oversee centre documentation, audits, records and operational reporting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Curriculum planning

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Leadership

Job description

Ace @ Work Schoolcare Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Preschool Centre Leader to oversee the operations, curriculum quality, and team development of a brand-new childcare centre. You will build a strong team, foster a positive workplace culture, and create a warm, nurturing environment for children and families.

The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, uphold high standards of care and education, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies.