Nursery school head teachers manage the day-to-day activities of a kindergarten or nursery school. They manage staff, make decisions concerning admissions and are responsible for meeting curriculum standards, which are age-appropriate for kindergarten students and facilitate social and behavioural development education. They also ensure the school meets the national education requirements set by law.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Developing and implementing programmes to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children;
(b) Establishing and monitoring budgets and determining allocation of funds for staff, supplies, materials, equipment and maintenance;
(c) Overseeing and coordinating the provision care for children in before-school, after-school, day, and vacation care centres;
(d) Directing and supervising child carers in providing care and supervision for young children;
(e) Managing physical facilities and making sure all buildings and equipment are maintained to ensure the centre is a safe area for children, staff and visitors;
(f) Reviewing and interpreting government codes, and developing procedures to meet codes (e.g., concerning safety and security);
(g) Monitoring children’s progress and conferring with parents or guardians;
(h) Preparing and maintaining records and accounts for a child care centre;
(i) Recruiting and evaluating staff and coordinating their professional development.