My First Skool is the pioneer childcare arm of the NTUC First Campus Group. We currently offer more than 4,000 childcare places through our chain of over 40 centres island-wide.
Our programme subscribes to experiential learning and a process-oriented approach that supports the natural curiosity of the child, thus helping them to develop positive dispositions desirable for life-long learning.
My First Skool offers childcare, infant care, student care and flexi-care programmes.
We nurture confident and happy children who are ready for life and prepare them to achieve their best in school, through a balanced curriculum that lays a strong foundation for life-long learning.
www.myfirstskool.com
Mabeline Chia is the Acting Principal at My First Skool. What’s your job like?
Formerly, as an educator in My First Skool, my role was mainly to nurture the children in their holistic development, inspire and stimulate their learning and equipping them with skills for life-long learning. I also worked closely with parents to develop their child.
Presently, as an Acting Principal, my role includes overseeing operations of the childcare centre, ensuring a quality learning environment, and implementing the curriculum.
Leading and working in a team with my staff, managing welfare and professional
development of staff and children are also amongst my responsibilities. I also have to develop partnerships with parents and stakeholders of the pre-school education industry.
What do you enjoy about your job?
My interest in Early Childhood Education was kindled only while I was working in the Pharmaceutical Research industry and got to know more about children and the way they learn. After much consideration, I decided to try it out at a pre-school and felt a sense of satisfaction, fulfilment and motivation to nurture the young. My passion was ascertained and hence I took the leap to switch into this industry.
I consider it very rewarding to be a part of a child’s life – playing an important and meaningful role in nurturing the child, and witnessing and celebrating every milestone of their development with them.
Furthermore, I enjoy the opportunities to be able to interact and build relationships with families, employees and other professionals from the education industry, from whom I gain useful insights concerning educating, parenting and working experiences.
What are some highlights/achievements in your job as a Principal?
Providing quality education services and environment, building effective home-school partnerships and good team rapport among the employees are the motivations in my job.
Developing relationships and partnerships with families and employees, based on trust, give me a great sense of achievement and support. In addition, being recently promoted to an Acting Principal gave me the opportunity to advance my knowledge and skills as I take on new responsibilities.
Why is NTUC First Campus a great place to work at?
NTUC First Campus constantly seeks to provide excellent early childcare and education to families. In view of the company’s mission and vision, I am assured that I am working in an organisation that commits their best towards the families and children.
The management also places much importance on the welfare and professional development of their employees. I am glad that in recognition and appreciation of my efforts, I have been given this opportunity to further develop my career.
What are your career goals for the future?
I would like to master my leadership skills and be a mentor to other educators, advising and equipping them with skills and knowledge so they can greatly impact and influence the children and their families positively.
