Principal

BABILOU FAMILY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Babilou Family Singapore is seeking an experienced centre leader to steer the strategic direction and daily management of the centre. You will ensure licensing, health and safety compliance and collaborate with local regulators.

You will mentor teachers, oversee curriculum planning, manage budgets and enrolment, and organize programmes that meet the needs of children and parents. The role requires strong leadership and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess the ADECL.
• Degree in Early Childhood Education will be an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in teaching or managing a childcare/preschool.
• A team leader as well as a team player.
• Possess excellent written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and overall management of the centre.
• Determine requirements that must be met regarding licensing, health and safety regulations from the start and local regulatory agencies.
• Work closely with agencies to meet requirements.
• Guide and monitor staff in teaching and planning for their individual professional development.
• Mentor the teachers to facilitate collaborative approaches to learning, teaching and evaluation so as to raise performance standards and competencies.
• Provide leadership for setting overall goals for the school as a basis for curriculum objectives.
• Prepare budget and control budget expenditures and manage disbursement of cash for purchases.
• Keep adequate records of income and expenditures.
• Prepare weekly or monthly reports required for the respective departments and management.
• Organise specific centre programs, initiatives and events.
• Ensure that the needs of children and parents are met.
• Handle centre administrative matters and enrolment.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Centre Leadership (ADECL)

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and overall management of the centre.


• Determine requirements that must be met regarding licensing, health and safety regulations from the start and local regulatory agencies.


• Work closely with agencies to meet requirements.


• Guide and monitor staff in teaching and planning for their individual professional development.


• Mentor the teachers to facilitate collaborative approaches to learning, teaching and evaluation so as to raise performance standards and competencies.


• Provide leadership for setting overall goals for the school as a basis for curriculum objectives.


• Prepare budget and control budget expenditures and manage disbursement of cash for purchases.


• Keep adequate records of income and expenditures.


• Prepare weekly or monthly reports required for the respective departments and management.


• Organise specific centre programs, initiatives and events.


• Ensure that the needs of children and parents are met.


• Handle centre administrative matters and enrolment.

Requirements

• Must possess the Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Centre Leadership (ADECL)


• Degree in Early Childhood Education will be an advantage


• Minimum 3 years of experience in teaching or managing a childcare/preschool


• A team leader as well as a team player


• Possess excellent written and communication skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Babilou Family Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is the Company's policy not to exclude any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, marital status and other differentiating factors as defined by the applicable law.