Principal (Childcare Centre)

THE ORANGE TREE (RV) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orange Tree Preschool in Singapore is seeking a proactive centre supervisor to lead daily operations, curriculum planning and staff development. The role involves coordinating student recruitment, publicity, and community events to enhance the learning environment.

You will collaborate on long-term planning, conduct staff appraisals, and drive curriculum quality through ongoing training and evaluation. The position requires at least a Diploma in Pre-school Education - Leadership and 2 years

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pre-school Education - Leadership (DPE-L) required.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• At least 2 years of relevant supervisory experience in a childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the centre including Student Recruitment, Publicity and Promotional Activities, Curriculum Planning.
• Organize Special Community Events, Excursions, Plan and Implement Parent Collaboration Projects, Year End Concert/Graduation Concert.
• Plan and co-ordinate Innovative Projects in collaboration with Community partners, eg; Residents’ Committee, Primary schools, etc)
• Collaborate with staff in long-term planning.
• Participate in appraisal procedures and in-service training that provides personal, professional and career development.
• Offer and receive advice and guidance on issues which affect the whole school’s performance.
• To plan, design, implement, coordinate and evaluate curriculum, programme, lesson plan in accordance with The Orange Tree Preschool’s vision, mission and core values.
• Monitor and improve the quality of curriculum/programme through regular evaluation and coordinate/develop professional development sessions with teachers and continuous research.
• Review and mentor teachers’ preparations on lesson evaluations/reflections and children’s portfolios
• Conduct lesson observation, assessment and analysis to identify new development needs of teachers and recommend training needs/methods.
• To do opening and closing shift when necessary, amounting to a minimum of forty-four (44) hours in a week (excluding 1- hr lunch)

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Supervisory experience

Education

Diploma in Pre-school Education - Leadership (DPE-L)

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operations of the centre including Student Recruitment, Publicity and Promotional Activities, Curriculum Planning
• Organize Special Community Events, Excursions, Plan and Implement Parent Collaboration Projects, Year End Concert/Graduation Concert.
• Plan and co-ordinate Innovative Projects in collaboration with Community partners, eg; Residents’ Committee, Primary schools, etc)
• Collaborate with staff in long-term planning.
• Participate in appraisal procedures and in-service training that provides personal, professional and career development.
• Offer and receive advice and guidance on issues which affect the whole school’s performance.
• To plan, design, implement, coordinate and evaluate curriculum, programme, lesson plan in accordance with The Orange Tree Preschool’s vision, mission and core values.
• Monitor and improve the quality of curriculum/programme through regular evaluation and coordinate/develop professional development sessions with teachers and continuous research.
• Review and mentor teachers’ preparations on lesson evaluations/reflections and children’s portfolios
• Conduct lesson observation, assessment and analysis to identify new development needs of teachers and recommend training needs/methods.
• To do opening and closing shift when necessary, amounting to a minimum of forty-four (44) hours in a week (excluding 1- hr lunch)

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Pre-school Education - Leadership (DPE-L).
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• At least 2 years of relevant supervisory experience in a childcare setting

Working Location: Choa Chu Kang or River Valley Area.