ECDA Fellows Eligibility

Scope

ECDA Fellows will take on sector-level roles, primarily in three key areas:

1. Strengthen early childhood (EC) sector leadership and preschool collaboration by developing, mentoring and coaching leaders, and supporting centres

2. Co-create and advance ECDA’s sector initiatives, including education and operational technology, to keep Singapore’s EC sector at the forefront of early childhood education 

3. Advocate for the sector to elevate professional standing and strengthen partnership among educators, families and communities

Appointment Terms, Service Recognition and Professional Development

• A 3-year term (subject to confirmation upon 1st year of service)
• Up to 300 service hours over three-year term
• Annual Service Recognition Allowance (SRA) of up to $12,000, upon satisfactory fulfilment of responsibilities
• Professional development opportunities

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should:

1. Be employed in ECDA-licensed Early Childhood Development Centre (ECDC) or its HQ, an ECDA-funded Early Intervention Service Provider, or a local Institute of Higher Learning ¹ offering programmes related to the early childhood and/or early intervention sector at the point of application.
2. Have at least 12 years of professional experience in the early childhood and/or early intervention sector ², with ground experience ² within the last five (5) years
3. Possess a relevant EC/EI qualification; and
4. Demonstrate the relevant skills and competencies in the Skills Framework for Early Childhood required for:
   
   • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Track: Senior Centre Leader or Curriculum / Pedagogy Specialist
   • Learning Support (LS) Track: Cluster Manager / Senior Lead Learning Support Educator
   • Early Intervention (EI) Track: Director / Senior Lead Early Intervention Educator

¹ National Institute of Education (NIE), National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC) or Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
² Teaching and Leadership experience in an ECDC or EI service provider, including HQ

How To A​pply

1. Download and complete the following documents:

• Appendix A: Letter of Commitment from Applicant’s Employer
• Appendix B: Professional Portfolio
• Appendix C: Reference Letters

2. Submit the completed documents and supporting materials through the online application form at https://go.gov.sg/ecdafellowsrecruitment2026 Please note that you will be required to log in using your SingPass account to access and submit the application form.

Note: If you do not have a Singpass account, you will need to register for one. For more information, please refer to Singpass website here.

3. Read Annex A which sets out the duties and obligations of the programme.

• Annex A

4. If you do not receive an acknowledgement email within three (3) working days of submitting your application, please email Partnerships@ecda.gov.sg to check on your application status.

Selection Process

​All complete applications will be assessed through a rigorous selection process conducted by ECDA.

The selection process may include one or more interviews with an evaluation panel, and/or on-site observations. 

ECDA’s decision on the outcome of the application is final, and appeals will not be entertained.