Company Overview
Ace @ Work is a caring organisation operating 8 childcare and 15 student care centres with over 2000 students in Singapore. Since 1997, it fosters a trusting, people-centric environment focused on continuous learning, growth, and meaningful experiences for children and staff.
Job Summary
Lead the management and development of a preschool centre by building a capable team, maintaining operational excellence, and fostering a positive environment for children, families, and educators.
Responsibilities
Lead daily centre operations, ensuring high standards in educational practices and service delivery.
Guide educators in curriculum planning, classroom management, child development observations, and documentation to enhance learning outcomes.
Coach staff regularly by providing constructive feedback and facilitating professional development to improve performance.
Ensure full compliance with ECDA regulations, licensing conditions, health and safety standards, and internal policies.
Plan and manage manpower deployment and operational resources to meet centre needs efficiently.
Drive centre improvement initiatives and prepare for regulatory visits and quality assessments to maintain accreditation.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with parents by addressing feedback and concerns promptly and professionally.
Support enrolment, retention, and community engagement efforts to sustain centre growth.
Collaborate with management and support departments to achieve operational and educational goals.
Foster a respectful, accountable, and collaborative workplace culture that promotes teamwork and professionalism.
Required competencies and certifications
Possess an early childhood leadership qualification recognised by ECDA.
Meet ECDA’s prevailing requirements for appointment as a Preschool Principal.
Demonstrate prior leadership or supervisory experience in a preschool setting.
Have sound knowledge of ECDA regulations, centre operations, and early childhood curriculum practices.
Preferred competencies and qualifications
Experience with SPARK certification or familiarity with Partner Operator requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills applied in early childhood education contexts.
Ability to coach employees effectively while maintaining clear standards and accountability.
Organised and resourceful in managing both educational and operational responsibilities.
Other Information
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
A meaningful leadership role with the opportunity to influence centre culture and educational quality.
Support from management and central functions.
Opportunities for continued professional development.
Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
Ace @ Work is a nimble organisation that cares for our children and employees as a family.
Being a pioneer in the childcare and student care services industry since 1997, Ace @ Work operates 8 childcare centres and 15 student care centres with over 2000 students in Singapore.
Ace @ Work
Always learning, improving and growing
Trusting and nurturing environment
People-centric
A meaningful and rewarding experience for all