Centre Leader

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Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Centre Leadership (ADECL) or Diploma in Professional Leadership (DPL). A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education is highly advantageous.

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Ensure full operational compliance with the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) Child Care Centres Act and Licensing Guidelines.
Lead, prepare, and maintain the center's standards to achieve and retain SPARK (Singapore Pre-school Accreditation Framework) certification.
Manage center registration, licensing renewals, and child/staff records accurately within the ONE@ECDA portal.

Drive a positive workplace culture by executing performance reviews, identifying training gaps, and motivating a diverse team of educators.
Mentor and guide senior teachers in leadership paths and actively supervise the progress of trainee teachers under professional development tracks.
Oversee manpower scheduling and roster planning to maintain mandatory teacher-to-child ratios at all times.

Provide clear direction to the curriculum team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, holistic, and values-aligned early childhood programs.
Monitor classroom delivery, safety protocols, and health/hygiene practices through routine observation and feedback loops.
Drive the implementation of innovative routines (e.g., center-wide rituals, character-building programs) to enhance student engagement.

Serve as the primary point of resolution for complex parent inquiries, feedback, and workplace conflict scenarios.
Manage center enrollment targets, handle center tours, and execute family retention strategies.
Collaborate with external vendors, community partners, and government agencies to enhance center initiatives.

Requirements

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Education: Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Centre Leadership (ADECL) or Diploma in Professional Leadership (DPL). A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education is highly advantageous.
Certification: Valid ECDA L2 Language Certification.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience as an L2 teacher, with at least 1–2 years in a principal or supervisory capacity preferred.
Language Baseline: Minimum of a credit in GCE ‘O’ Level English (or equivalent WPL literacy band).
Core Competencies: Exceptional critical thinking, staff mentorship capabilities, and conflict resolution skills.