Job Summary
Lead and manage the overall operations of the early childhood centre, ensuring high-quality education, regulatory compliance, and a safe, nurturing environment for children. Drive staff development, strengthen stakeholder partnerships, and oversee curriculum, resources, and daily operations to support the centre's continuous improvement and organisational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership and Staff Development:
- Lead and drive staff development initiatives to build a competent and motivated team.
- Provide coaching, mentoring and guidance to educators to enhance teaching practices.
- Support staff career progression and professional growth.
- Oversees manpower planning and supervise staff in their daily responsibilities.
- Model organisational values and serve as a positive culture bearer.
2. Centre Operations & Compliance:
- Oversee and manage the daily operations of the centre in accordance with industry regulations, ECDA requirements, and the centre's policies, philosophy, and procedures
- Ensure all programmes and practices are aligned with early childhood curriculum frameworks
- Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and care for children
- Ensure full compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements
3. Curriculum & Programme Development:
- Continuously review and enhance children's learning experiences to support holistic development.
- Collaborate with Curriculum Specialists to design and implement effective educational frameworks.
4. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships:
- Build and sustain strong partnerships with parents, families and the wider community.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders, including the centre's operator/licensee, management, and staff, to plan and implement improvements and changes
5. Resource & Finance Management
- Manage the centre's budget and ensure efficient and cost-effective use of resources
Working Conditions
- 42 hours work-week (Mon - Fri)
- Location - Blk 333 Clementi Ave 2
Core Competencies Skills and Attributes:
- Advance Diploma in Early Childhood Learning (ADECL) / Pre-School Education Leadership (DPE-L) / Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education - Leadership (DECCE-L), or its equivalent recognised by ECDA
- Registered with ECDA and attained a L2 certification
- Possess valid certificate in first aid recognised by ECDA
- At least 7 years teaching experience in a child care / pre-school setting.
- Good knowledge of current early childhood care and education development theories, research and practices
- Good knowledge of government regulations, quality assurance framework (Child Care Act and Regulation)
- Intermediate knowledge of early intervention strategies and working experience with children with special needs.
- Effective leadership and supervisory skills.
- High level of competency in planning and management centre's operations, budget, income and expenditure
- Work effectively with various stakeholders, authorities and organisations
