Preschool Principal/ Headmistress

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide strategic academic and administrative leadership for the preschool to ensure a safe, nurturing and child-centred learning environment.
• Supervise, coach and support preschool teachers and caregivers in lesson planning, classroom management and ongoing professional development.
• Implement and monitor age-appropriate curricula, assessments and learning activities that are aligned with national and/or international early childhood standards.
• Maintain strict standards of health, safety, hygiene and child protection across all preschool operations.
• Develop, communicate and enforce school policies, routines and procedures that promote the smooth and efficient running of the preschool.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with parents through regular communication, meetings, workshops and reports on children’s progress.
• Track pupils’ academic, behavioural and social-emotional development and coordinate timely support or interventions when necessary.
• Plan, manage and account for the preschool’s budget, resources and teaching/learning materials to ensure effective utilisation.
• Coordinate and lead key school events and activities such as open days, graduations, orientations and parent engagement programmes.
• Liaise with school management and relevant regulatory bodies to ensure the preschool complies with all educational, statutory and quality assurance requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Education, School Administration, or a related field.
  
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience, preferably in teaching, educational leadership, or school administration.
• Demonstrated ability to provide instructional leadership, manage school operations, support staff development, and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.

Location: Accra