Assistant Principal (Operations) International Preschool

Position Summary
The Assistant Principal for Operations supports the Principal in overseeing the day-to-day non-academic operations of the preschool. This role ensures that the school environment is safe, compliant, well-managed, and aligned with international early childhood standards. The position requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate across academic teams, support staff, and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
1. School Operations & Administration
• Oversee daily school operations including schedules, facility readiness, classroom setup, and resource allocation.
• Manage arrival/dismissal procedures, bus routines, playground rotations, and lunchtime operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation, reporting, and administrative compliance with regulatory requirements in Vietnam
2. Health, Safety & Compliance
• Ensure all operations comply with Vietnamese regulations and international safety standards.
• Oversee emergency procedures, drills, incident reporting, and health protocols.
• Conduct regular safety audits and coordinate maintenance requests.
3. Staff Coordination & Support
• Supervise and support non-academic staff (assistants, security, cleaners, nurses, drivers).
• Coordinate staff schedules, duty rosters, and shift coverage.
• Support onboarding and ongoing training for operational and support personnel.
• Other HR support duties
4. Family & Community Relations
• Communicate effectively about school routines, policies, events, and safety updates.
• Support school events (parent workshops, celebrations, field trips, OpenDays).
5. Strategic Planning & Improvement
• Collaborate with the Principal on long-term operational planning and school development.
• Recommend system improvements that enhance parent satisfaction and staff efficiency.
• Participate in school accreditation, policy development, and quality assurance processes.