Preschool industry : principal's versus writer's role
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Hi, curriculum is as important as the principal’s management skills. How about writing for your own school? Assessment books, online tutelage services…?
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Hi sky minecrafter,
Unfortunately my specialisation is in the early years. Considering a switch to the social service sector working with families and young children.
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It's understable to see curriculum writer's work in applying himself to pre-schoolers' learning in today's demanding context. A good curriculum writer provides impt leads to children's learning & as a parent, I'll certainly appreciate. My opinion is that a curriculum writer's work can bring in recurring revenue if it's sought after & of high std, just as some famous tuition Centre are known for learning materials that hv substance & well laid out to spur/inspire children's learning.
It is also impt for a pre-school principal to be recognized for his/her role in managing schoolers, educators, assistants, kitchen cook, etc. The principal's role as a leader has a lot on their plate - caring for overall learning std at the Centre (incl approving teaching materials) answer to parents & authorities wrt health, Mgt & all other stakeholders. My u'stand'g is they're read to hold at least a degree in Edn/Childhood Edn etc if not a Masters.
Both bring in diff value & hv diff level of responsibilities. It depends on how the school values each respective roles.
sky minecrafter's suggestion might work well for u if u're able to write & publish some assessment books, video tutelage/online and specialize in your area. The new generation of parents need a lot of help to max their time and help their child learn in a home environment.
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Thank you for your encouragement. The recruiter was quite upfront with me during the meeting. He said he will not place me in certain organisations due to their bad reputation. I asked for more information and he rattled off a list of names. Then he asked me if I was surprised. I said no. Nothing surprises me anymore after more than 2 decades in the industry.
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Hi Han Seo, thought you found your job some time back already?
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That was just an interview. There was some miscommunication between the head and me. She was looking for a consultant to head the department but I was looking for just a writer’s position. She started quizzing me on SPARKS criteria. What was criterion 2.2? 2.3? 2.4? And 2.5? Maciam like sitting for an exam. I was unprepared. Of course did not pass the interview.
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Now centres are obsessed with SPARKs as it is supposed to be a measure of quality. A friend who is still teaching told me her cluster principal made them pass their teaching materials to teachers in another centre so that the latter can get the SPARKS certification.
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what is SPARKS certification? confused
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Quality stamp by ECDA to certify that a centre has met a slew of criteria eg curriculum, management, learning environment, assessment etc
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