Preschool Principal

CURRICULUM

• Evaluates indoor and outdoor learning environment designed to meet curriculum goals and learning outcomes.
• Manages the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment.
• Provides professional development and leadership for staff on resources that help educators incorporate a variety of strategies to support programme goals

CONNECTING WITH FAMILIES

• Evaluates family programmes through constant feedback and evaluation.
• Communicates and models appropriate communication strategies with colleagues to use when dealing withdifferent types of families.
• Promotes and advocates for resources, programmes and collaborations that engage families and communities for the benefit of children’s development both in centre and at home.
• Provide leadership in creating safe, open and inclusive family and community environments and programmes that capitalise on children’s developments, abilities and strength.
• Communicate effectively to management and stakeholders.
• Make available a variety of systems or strategies to facilitate effective communication among staff.

CENTRE OPERATIONS

• Implement Child Care Act and Regulations, Licensing Instrument, Early Years Development Framework, Code of Ethics and any other initiatives that apply to improving programme and facilities.
• Establish and implement quality assurance processes for centre.
• Centre tour and marketing

FINANCE

• Maintain and manage budget for materials and supplies in with policy and programme goals.
• Know the programme’s funding sources and requirements such as fees, subsidy.
• Engage in financial analysis such as forecasting, budgeting, engaging in cost reduction analysis, and reviewing operational performance.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Cooking area/kitchen is inaccessible to children at all times.
• Safety gates keys are easily accessible.
• A written plan for fire evacuation including a sketch map is displayed in a prominent place.
• Staffs are trained and familiar with the evacuation/ emergency procedures.
• Food is prepared are served in a hygienic manner.
• A wide variety of nutritionally balanced food that caters to the various age groups is provided.
• Centre has a separate and fully enclosed area for sick children to rest and children are closely monitored.
• Prompt action is taken during outbreak of infectious diseases.
• Fire extinguishers are positioned at an acceptable level approved by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).
• Fire extinguisher are serviced regularly and certified effective. The labels are legible.
• Meals served correspond to written menu. Deviations in menu are duly recorded.
• Fire drills are conducted at least once every 6 months.
• Fire drills records are maintained.
• Plan and strategize improvements regarding champs’ health and safety issues

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Inform and share with staff and colleagues, professional development activities, and includes career-ladder guidance when helping staff and colleagues establish their individual goals.
• Maintain confidential personnel files.
• Monitor the overall morale and job satisfaction of staff.
• Identifies and acknowledge the strengths and contributions of individual team members.
• Plan for staff recruitment, selection and retention.
• Identify and establish a monitoring system for personnel procedures to ensure consistency with regular requirements.
• Assess and document the performance of staff based on clearly defined job descriptions, expectations and ongoing direct observations.
• Conducts and contribute to formal performance reviews.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy in supervision and evaluation of staff.
• Design and implement staff professional development plans.
• Provide opportunities for advancement of staff
• Participate in reflective discussion and establish protocols to address conflict and resistance to change among staff.
• Participate in reflective discussion and establish protocols to address conflict and resistance to change among staff.
• Orientate new staff about policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education-Teaching & Leadership is a must
• Degree in Early Childhood Education will be advantageous
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching and management experience in a childcare/preschool
• Creative and inspiring with loving energy
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills