Preschool Principal

MIDALAN (PTE. LTD.); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MIDALAN (PTE. LTD.) is seeking a capable head of preschool to steer strategic direction and ensure daily operations comply with licensing standards. You will lead curriculum planning, mentor teaching staff, and foster parent partnerships to support learning.

This leadership role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, a Degree/Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education, and ECDA L2 with Leadership certification. Strong communication, analytical and supervisory skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Registered and certified with ECDA as L2 with Leadership
• Passionate about nurturing a love for learning and making a difference in children's lives
• Strong communication, analytical, decision making and supervisory skills
• VPs welcome to apply

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and overall management of the preschool.
• Lead for setting goals to achieve curriculum objectives.
• Ensure daily operations comply with licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee curriculum planning and professional matters.
• Mentor teachers to promote collaborative learning and evaluation.
• Set direction for parent partnership and community engagement.
• Manage relationships with parents and address feedback promptly.
• Oversee centre resources, programs, and events.
• Handle administrative matters and enrolment processes.
• Ensure licensing, health and safety requirements are met.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Supervisory skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education

ECDA L2 with Leadership

Job description

• Responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of the preschool
• Provide leadership for setting overall goals for the school as a basis for curriculum objectives
• Ensure daily operations are in order and in compliance with licensing and other regulatory requirements, where applicable
• Oversee curriculum planning and professional matters
• Mentor teachers in all areas to facilitate collaborative approaches to learning, teaching and evaluation so as to improve overall performance standards and competencies
• Set the direction for parent partnership, community engagement and talent management
• Manage relationships with parents to ensure concerns, issues and feedback are addressed on a timely basis appropriately
• Management and optimisation of centre resources Implementation of specific centre programs, initiatives and events
• Handle centre administrative matters and enrolment
• Determine requirements that must be met regarding licensing, health and safety regulations from the start and local regulatory agencies
• Prepare budget and control budget expenditures
• Collect tuition fee and manage disbursement of cash for purchases
• Keep adequate records of income and expenditures Prepare monthly reports for the board and senior management

Requirements:

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Degree/Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education or higher
• Registered and certified with ECDA as L2 with Leadership
• Passionate about nurturing a love for learning and in making a difference in the lives of children
• Strong communication, analytical, decision making and supervisory skills
• Candidates who are currently Vice Principals (VPs) are welcome to apply