Preschool Principal

Anglican Preschool Services Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing early childhood service in Singapore seeks a Principal to lead daily operations and develop educators. The ideal candidate should have strong qualifications and a passion for fostering a positive learning environment for young children. Essential skills include communication, planning, and problem-solving, with at least 2 years of relevant experience required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a professional early childhood setting.
• Preferably holds a valid first aid certificate recognized by ECDA.
• ECDA certified L2 educator.

Responsibilities

• Helm the daily operations of the Centre.
• Mentor and inspire educators for children's holistic development.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong knowledge of early childhood curriculum

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Teamwork

Growth mindset

Education

Diploma in Pre-school Education Leadership

Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education – Leadership

Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Leadership

Job description

5 days’ work week

We are looking for a Principal to helm the daily operations of our centres. A Principal who develops and inspires our teaching team to deliver high quality teaching and learning for our children. A Principal who is a positive culture bearer, and leads in building a nurturing, loving and respectful environment for our educators and children.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helm the daily operations of the Centre
• Mentor and inspire educators to create an optimal and safe environment appropriate for the holistic development and care of the children
• Serve as our organization’s culture bearer and positive role model for the staff
• Plan, develop and implement the programme, curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment
• Continuously improve and refine the children’s learning experiences
• Establish sustainable and collaborative partnerships with our community of parents, families, and staff
• Manage the centre budget and oversee the efficient and cost-effective use of centre resources
• Ensure regulatory compliance

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in Pre-school Education Leadership (DPE-L) / Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education – Leadership (DECCE-L) / Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Leadership (ADECL)
• Diploma in Pre-School Teaching, Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education or other Early Childhood Diploma Qualification(s)
• ECDA certified L2 educator
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a professional early childhood setting
• Preferably holds a valid first aid certificate recognized by ECDA
• Strong knowledge of early childhood curriculum, pedagogy and assessments

YOU FIT THE BILL IF YOU ARE

• Approachable and accessible
  You enjoy engaging with everyone in our organisation from our educators to CEO (Chief Executive Officer), to centre cooks. And they enjoy conversations with you.
• Aspire to inspire
  You believe in each person’s potential. You respect that everyone is made unique and have their own sets of gifts. You seek to build people up.
• A communicator
  You enjoy conversing with people and making connections.
• A go getter with a growth mindset
  You believe in possibilities. You see failure as learning opportunities. You appreciate the need for hard work. You push through challenges. You want to build people up.
• A planner and problem solver
  You look ahead, navigate the road bumps, and find multiple pathways to one destination.
• A team player
  You appreciate the contributions of others and are happy to work independently when the occasion calls for it. You actively look to value add to situations but are sensitive enough to know it is time to take a step back. You believe in the power of community and collaborations.
• At home in a dynamic and fast paced space
  We are a fast-growing organisation; every day can look a little different. It is an exciting season for us!
• Deeply respectful of children
  You listen closely to what children have to say, how they may feel or what is on their minds.