Centre Principal

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the overall operations of the centre in compliance with ECDA regulations, licensing requirements, and My Little Campus' policies and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality preschool programmes that support children's holistic development, learning success, and school readiness.
• Uphold and reinforce high standards of health, safety, nutrition, hygiene, and child protection practices throughout the centre.
• Champion the centre's vision, mission, and core values, ensuring alignment among staff, children, families, and stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop teaching and non-teaching staff through performance management, professional development, and capability-building initiatives.
• Provide guidance and practical solutions to support staff in overcoming operational, administrative, and professional challenges.
• Monitor teaching quality, curriculum implementation, classroom practices, and learning environments to drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain effective systems, processes, and controls to ensure smooth daily operations and service excellence.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture that promotes teamwork, accountability, and staff engagement.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, families, and the community through effective communication, engagement initiatives, and relationship management.
• Manage centre resources, staffing, enrolment, and administrative matters to ensure operational efficiency and sustainability.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, staff retention, and succession planning initiatives to strengthen the centre's long-term capabilities.
• Lead investigations, incident management, and follow-up actions relating to staff, children, parents, and centre operations where required.
• Drive centre improvement projects and quality assurance initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Perform classroom teaching, staff coverage, and other duties as assigned by Management when operational needs require.
• Required competencies and certifications
• Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) or Degree in any discipline with Diploma in Pre-school Education-Leadership (DPL)
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a childcare setting, including infant care
• Preferred competencies and qualifications
• Experience leading and managing teams in childcare environments
• Knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy relevant to early childhood education
• Experience managing centres with multiple bays or capacity of 80 to 120 children

Additional Information

Company Overview My Little Campus is part of Horizon Education Asia Limited (HEAL), providing comprehensive education across Pre-Primary to Training Institutes. We serve Southeast Asia with tailored education services through a growing network of facilities focused on impactful learning. Job Summary Join My Little Campus as a Principal to lead centre operations, inspire and develop teaching teams, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and foster strong partnerships with families and the community. You will play a key role in driving programme quality, maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment, and supporting children's holistic development and school readiness.

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