About the role
Preschool principals lead and develop the activities at preschools and are responsible for ensuring that educational goals are achieved. They often have a college education in education and additional leadership training. Their role is to ensure a high quality of the preschool's education and care.Responsibilities
Preschool principals have the overall responsibility for staff, budget, and the preschool's educational work. They ensure that the activities follow national and municipal guidelines and laws. They also work with the development of educational plans and quality assurance.Skills and tools
Preschool principals need good leadership skills, knowledge in pedagogy, and an understanding of children's development. They use tools such as quality systems, follow-up programs, and administrative systems. Communication and collaboration skills are central to their work. Common competencies demanded by employers are personalansvar, utvecklingsarbete and verksamhetsansvar.