Job: Centre Leader (Principal)
5 days’ work week
About APS
Anglican Preschool Services (APS) is a faith-based preschool operator and an entity of the Anglican Diocese of Singapore. We operate 18 preschools including Little Seeds Preschool and St. James’ Church Kindergarten.
We seek to bridge the Church and community through high quality, values-based early childhood education. We are dedicated to sowing seeds and transforming lives within our nurturing environment so each child can discover their God-given potential, and are looking for like-minded, passionate individuals who want to join us on this journey.
We are a community of learners and life-givers, and there is a sense of family here at APS. We have a safe space where all staff members can share their hearts openly, and know that they are always being considered. We’re looking for people not just here to teach or do a job, but to learn. We desire to grow reflective and thoughtful team members who are stirred by a passion for education.
That’s where you come in. If what you’ve read so far has deeply resonated with you, read on.
We are looking for a Centre Leader (Principal) to helm the daily operations of our centres. A Centre Leader (Principal) who develops and inspires our teaching team to deliver high quality teaching and learning for our children. A Centre Leader (Principal) who is a positive culture bearer, and leads in building a nurturing, loving and respectful environment for our educators and children.
Responsibilities:
· Helm the daily operations of the Centre
· Mentor and inspire educators to create an optimal and safe environment appropriate for the holistic development and care of the children
· Serve as our organization’s culture bearer and positive role model for the staff
· Plan, develop and implement the programme, curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment
· Continuously improve and refine the children’s learning experiences
· Establish sustainable and collaborative partnerships with our community of parents, families, and staff
· Manage the centre budget and oversee the efficient and cost-effective use of centre resources
· Ensure regulatory compliance
Requirements
· Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Leadership (ADECL) / Diploma in Pre-school Education Leadership (DPE-L) / Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education – Leadership (DECCE-L)
· Diploma in Pre-School Teaching, Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education or other Early Childhood Diploma Qualification(s)
· ECDA certified L2 educator
· Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a professional early childhood setting
· Preferably holds a valid first aid certificate recognized by ECDA
· Strong knowledge of early childhood curriculum, pedagogy and assessments
You’ll fit the bill if you are …
· Approachable and accessible
You enjoy engaging with everyone in our organisation from our educators to CEO (Chief Executive Officer), to centre cooks. And they enjoy conversations with you.
· Aspire to inspire
You believe in each person’s potential. You respect that everyone is made unique and have their own sets of gifts. You seek to build people up.
· A communicator
You enjoy conversing with people and making connections.
· A go getter with a growth mindset
You believe in possibilities. You see failure as learning opportunities. You appreciate the need for hard work. You push through challenges. You want to build people up.
· A planner and problem solver
You look ahead, navigate the road bumps, and find multiple pathways to one destination.
· A team player
You appreciate the contributions of others and are happy to work independently when the occasion calls for it. You actively look to value add to situations but are sensitive enough to know it is time to take a step back. You believe in the power of community and collaborations.
· At home in a dynamic and fast paced space
We are a fast-growing organisation; every day can look a little different. It is an exciting season for us!
· Deeply respectful of children
You listen closely to what children have to say, how they may feel or what is on their minds.
We would love to have you join our family!
It would be great if you can include the following in your Resume: Academic & Professional Qualifications, Work and Volunteering experiences, Skills and References.
