Centre Leader - HATCH by TOUCH Preschools (Zhenghua)

About the role

TOUCH Community Services is looking for a Centre Leader for its HATCH by TOUCH Preschools centre in Zhenghua (Blk 510 Jelapang Road). The role leads and manages the overall operations of the early childhood centre, ensuring high-quality education, regulatory compliance and a safe, nurturing environment for children. It is a full-time position on a 42-hour week, Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Lead staff development, coach and mentor educators, support career progression and supervise staff day-to-day
• Manage daily operations in line with industry regulations, ECDA requirements and centre policies, keeping programmes aligned with early childhood curriculum frameworks
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and care, and ensure compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements
• Review and enhance children's learning experiences and work with Curriculum Specialists on educational frameworks
• Build partnerships with parents, families and the wider community, and collaborate with the operator/licensee, management and staff on improvements
• Manage the centre's budget and use resources efficiently

Required profile

• Advance Diploma in Early Childhood Learning (ADECL) / Pre-School Education Leadership (DPE-L) / Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education - Leadership (DECCE-L), or an equivalent recognised by ECDA
• Registered with ECDA with an L2 certification and a valid ECDA-recognised first aid certificate
• At least 7 years of teaching experience in a child care or pre-school setting
• Knowledge of early childhood care and education theories and practices, and of the Child Care Act and Regulation
• Intermediate knowledge of early intervention strategies and experience with children with special needs

Applicants apply through the online application form, attaching an updated resume; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.