Principal for Montessori School

1 week ago

Singapore HOUSE ON THE HILL PTE. LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

Position Overview:

The Principal of House on the Hill Montessori Pre-School is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, educational programs, and overall management of the school. The Principal ensures the school follows Montessori principles, providing a nurturing and holistic educational environment for young children. This position requires a dynamic leader who will inspire a team of educators, engage with parents, and ensures that the school delivers a premium offering in accordance with the House on the Hill brand.

Job Description

  • Leading and managing the daily operations of the centre ensuring compliance with ECDA and all other relevant government guidelines.
  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate teaching staff, ensuring adherence to ECDA & the school's policies and curriculum.
  • Manage the administration and support staff employed at the centre.
  • Drive forward enrolment and support marketing initiatives undertaken by the school which may include facilitating open house days and other marketing activities.
  • Coordinate employee and school events including conducting staff training programmes.
  • Communicate and build strong relationships with parents and other key stakeholders.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience as Principal in an ECDA licensed preschool setting, ideally following a Montessori curriculum.
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education with Leadership; further tertiary-level qualifications would be viewed favourably.
  • Montessori educator qualification from an internationally recognised training provider.
  • Strong written and spoken English, and ideally strong spoken Mandarin.
  • Proven experience in stakeholder management and meeting expectations.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel, and general IT savviness.
  • Strong negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to solve problems effectively.

About House on the Hill

Our Montessori pre-school was founded in 2012 and the founders had a shared vision of providing genuine and holistic early childhood education. The school is a passionate advocate for the excellence of the Montessori Method and stays true to its principles. We have four campuses across Singapore - Mount Sophia, Balmoral, Hollandse Club and Pasir Panjang – all of which are licensed under the Early Childhood Development Agency.

Being a House on the Hill employee means:

  • A friendly team and supportive culture
  • Training, development, and progression opportunities
  • Having work-life balance
  • A minimum 21 days annual leave per year

Only Singaporeans, PRs and LTVP+ will be considered for this role.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to info@houseonthehill.com.sg.

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Microsoft Office
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Excel
Stakeholder Management

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