Role & Responsibilities:
Your main responsibility is to coach, direct, and guide the principals and centres in meeting the different criteria of the Singapore Preschool Accreditation Framework (SPARK).
- Assist in the training, coaching, and mentoring of Centre Leaders and Educators to effectively implement quality teaching and learning approaches, and to establish excellent learning environments within the centres.
- Plan, evaluate, and provide guidance to centres in meeting SPARK Full Assessment and Development Visit criteria. Prepare reports and action plans to enhance their performance.
- Conduct thorough audits of all Star Learners Preschools to ensure consistent implementation of the Literature-Based Curriculum. Share detailed reports of the audit findings with the centres and suggest recommendations for improvement.
- Conduct classroom observations to gather valuable data and insights. To ensure that the quality of teaching and learning is maintained at a high level.
- Create and deliver training and coaching programs that align with the requirements of SPARK criteria.
Requirements:
Education & Experience
- Minimum Bachelor in Education/Early Childhood Education or higher
- Minimum 2 years of ECE teaching experience
- Minimum 2 years of visionary & curriculum leadership in EC setting
- Minimum 2 years of experience in mentoring and/or coaching in EC setting
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
- Well-versed in the regulatory frameworks and standards governing early childhood education in your region, such as SPARK, to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
- Have Analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze complex data, identify gaps, and develop targeted solutions to improve quality and performance in preschools.
- Flexibility and adaptability: You should be adaptable to changing situations, open to learning, and able to adjust your coaching and training methods to meet the unique needs of each preschool and teacher.
- Excellent communication skills: You should have strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate feedback, provide coaching, and collaborate with stakeholders, including teachers and principals
- Passion for education: A passion for education and a commitment to improving the quality of early childhood education are essential attributes for a preschool quality principal.
At Star Learners, we’ve been providing the highest standards of care and education for our children since 2003. Our literature-based curriculum goes beyond literacy, focusing on 21st century skills like critical thinking, collaboration and communication. As one of Singapore’s largest wholly-own private childcare brands with 43 centres island-wide, we prioritise quality, accessibility and affordability through the Partner Operator scheme. Our commitment extends to the professional growth of our early childhood educators. Join us at Star Learners, where we’re not just shaping futures, we’re raising heroes of tomorrow.
