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Preschool Principal/ Centre Leader

4500 - 5200 SGD
Full-time

STARRY EDUCARE PTE. LTD.

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.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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