Preschool Principal/ Centre Leader

STARRY EDUCARE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing educational centre in Singapore is seeking a Centre Principal responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of childcare services. In this leadership role, you will ensure high-quality educational programs and community engagement while mentoring staff and implementing curriculum objectives. Ideal candidates must have relevant diplomas in early childhood education and leadership. This is a unique opportunity for newly certified professionals or those seeking their first leadership role.

Qualifications

• Must possess the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education – Teaching (DECCE-T).
• Must possess the Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Centre Leadership (ADECL).
• No prior experience as a Principal is required; we welcome newly certified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Founder on the educational vision and curriculum objectives.
• Lead the effective implementation and monitoring of the curriculum design.
• Guide and monitor staff in teaching practices.
• Organise and execute specific centre programs and events.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum implementation

Mentorship

Staff development

Community engagement

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education – Teaching (DECCE-T)

Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Centre Leadership (ADECL)

Job description

The Starry Way Preschool is a small, close-knit centre dedicated to providing a nurturing, family-like environment for our children, parents, and staff to prepare children for the future. We take pride in building deep, meaningful relationships and fostering a strong sense of community. Our pedagogy employs a child-centred inquiry approach.

The Principal will be instrumental in preserving and enhancing this warm, collaborative culture.

✨ Why Join Us: Unique Value Proposition

We are committed to investing in a new leader and welcome candidates who are newly certified or seeking their first leadership role. This is a rare opportunity for growth:

• Direct Mentorship: You will receive extensive, direct learning and guidance from the Founder, who is a prominent lecturer at NIEC and SUSS. This ensures your development is grounded in the latest pedagogical research and best practices.
• We are planning for overseas learning trip for teachers and principal to Taiwan next year to learn the best practices, such as STEAM.
• Curriculum Excellence: You will be at the forefront of implementing a curriculum informed by the highest academic standards.
• Structured Training: We are looking to train and mentor a dedicated professional, offering a supportive path to becoming a successful Centre Principal, focusing entirely on pedagogy and operations.

🎯 Position Summary

The Centre Principal is responsible for the strategic direction and overall daily management of the childcare services. This leadership role ensures the delivery of high-quality educational programs within our small, community-focused environment, in full compliance with all relevant legislation, industry guidelines, and organisational policies and procedures.

💼 Key Job Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Implementation & Quality Assurance

• Collaborate closely with the Founder on the educational vision and curriculum objectives.
• Lead the effective implementation and monitoring of the curriculum designed by the Founder, ensuring fidelity and high quality of delivery across all classrooms.
• Provide leadership for setting overall operational goals for the school.
• Ensure all requirements regarding licensing, health, and safety regulations are met.

2. Staff Development & Mentorship

• Guide and monitor staff in teaching practices and support their individual professional development.
• Mentor the teachers to facilitate collaborative approaches to learning, teaching, and evaluation.
• Raise performance standards and competencies across all teaching and support staff.

3. Centre Administration

• Handle all general centre administrative matters and manage the enrolment process.
• Ensures the school is running up to standards according to our internal SOPs, such as checking on weekly reports, parent updates etc.

4. Community & Program Management

• Organise and execute specific centre programs, initiatives, and events.
• Ensure that the needs of children and parents are met through effective communication and high-quality care.

✅ Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Must possess the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education – Teaching (DECCE-T).Mandatory Leadership
• Must possess the Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Centre Leadership (ADECL).
• No prior experience as a Principal is required; we welcome newly certified candidates or those seeking their first leadership role.