Peran Kepemimpinan Kepala PAUD dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Pembelajaran Anak Usia Dini pada PAUD Raflesya Kota Ambon

Leadership in early childhood education (ECE) helps shape learning quality by guiding teachers and supporting their professional development. This study examined how the principal of PAUD Raflesya in Ambon City worked to improve the quality of early childhood learning. The study used a qualitative case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis, then analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings identified three leadership practices: articulating a learning vision, conducting collaborative academic supervision, and developing teacher capacity. The principal put the learning vision into practice by incorporating traditional games and local knowledge from Maluku into learning activities. Collaborative supervision involved observation, reflective dialogue, and mentoring to help teachers refine their teaching practices. Peer mentoring, workshops, and joint reflection supported teachers in strengthening their pedagogical skills and using authentic assessment. The findings suggest that ECE principals can improve learning quality by aligning teacher development and academic supervision with local culture and children’s developmental needs.