Principal (Preschool)

Our client is looking for a Principal (Preschool) to oversee the overall operations and management of the preschool centre, ensuring high standards of curriculum delivery, staff performance, and a safe, nurturing learning environment in line with early childhood education guidelines.

Location: Paya Lebar Area

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the preschool centre, ensuring compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements (e.g. ECDA).
• Lead and manage a team of educators and support staff to maintain high standards of teaching, care, and professionalism.
• Ensure effective implementation of the preschool curriculum in alignment with early childhood education frameworks.
• Monitor children’s learning and development, and work with teachers to support differentiated learning.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for children’s holistic development.
• Manage centre administration, including budgeting, enrolment, resource planning, and operational matters.
• Maintain strong partnerships with parents through regular communication, meetings, and engagement initiatives.
• Support professional development and performance reviews of teaching staff.
• Ensure timely submission of reports and documentation as required by authorities or management.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education (Leadership) or equivalent.
• Certification recognised by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) with L2 certification or above.
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in a preschool setting, with at least 2 years in a leadership/management role.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood curriculum frameworks and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Passionate about early childhood education and child development.

Interested candidates are invited to send in your Resume in MS Word Format stating your past work experience, reasons for each job move, and your past and expected salary.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Felicia Giovani (R2199602)
Cultivar Asia Pte Ltd | EA License: 19C9782
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