Centre Leader / Principal (HATCH by TOUCH Preschools - Clementi)

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