Principal's Leadership in Improving Teacher Performance at PAUD Tasdiiqul Insan
Main Article Content
Abstract
Background. Teacher performance refers to the provision of high- or low-quality education by an individual in the execution of their duties. The leadership of the Principal is expected to have the ability to move, influence, motivate, invite, direct, guide, govern, and nurture teachers, so that a high work ethic, creativity, and productivity in achieving goals is born.
Purpose. The purpose of this study is to discuss how the leadership of the principal in PAUD Tasdiiqul Insan improves teacher performance.
Method. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The data collection method involves interview techniques, observation, and documentation.
Result. The results of the study show that the principal's role in improving teacher performance in PAUD Tasdiiqul Insan encompasses multiple aspects, including educator, manager, administrator, supervisor, leader, innovator, and motivator. The steps taken by the principal to improve teacher performance at PAUD Tasdiiqul Insan include motivating teachers, enhancing teacher discipline, creating a conducive work environment, improving teacher competence, and enhancing academic competence.
Conclusion. This study concludes that the principal's leadership in improving teacher performance at PAUD Tasdiiqul Insan is effective in carrying out his role as a principal. One of the steps taken by the principal to improve teacher performance is increasing teacher discipline, providing motivation, and offering gifts, but not in the form of monetary compensation. This is done to show appreciation, so that teachers are more motivated to improve their work performance.
Implementation. Staff and infrastructure, as well as expert and teacher discipline, are supported by the spirit of the teacher himself and the motivation from the principal to the teachers
Article Details

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
References
Adikusumo (1986). Community Education. Yogyakarta: Pustaka Adkarya.
Afiattresna, O.S. (2019). Attitude and Performance of Professional Teachers.Yogyakarta:CV Budi Utama.
Anggraeni, G, N. (2016). "Implementation of the role of the Head of Kindergarten (TK) in Improving teacher performance", in PENDIDIKAN Journal, Vol . 25, No.1, pp.1-8.
Arifudin, O. et al. (2021). Basic Concepts of Early Childhood Education. Bandung: Widina Bhakti Persada Bandung.
Danim, S. (2019). Early Childhood Education Management.Bandung: Pustaka Setia.
Fahmi, A, Z, F. (2017). Principal's Leadership in Improving the Quality of Teacher Performance at PAUD Pakamban Laok Pragaan Sumenep. (Thesis). Early Childhood Education Study Program, Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University.
Faisal, A.K. (2021). The Role of the Principal's Leadership in Improving Teacher Performance at Bintang Cahaya Kindergarten, Makassar City. (Thesis). Islamic Education Study Program, Alauddin State Islamic University.
Fadhli, M. (2018). Educational Leadership: An Application of Effective, Strategic and Sustainable Leadership. Medan: Widya Puspita.
Fadlillah, M. (2014). Early Childhood Learning Policy Concept: Theoretical & Practical Review. Yogyakarta: Ar-Ruzz Media. Print II.
Idris, A. (2017). "The Role of Principal Leadership Orientation and Teacher Performance on Education Quality at SDN Tanjung 2", in Journal of Leadership Management Education, Vol. 12, No. 7, pp. 177–180.
Indrawan, I.et al. (2020). Out-of-School Education. South Purwokerto: CV.Pena Persada.
Josoef, S. (2008). The Concept of Out-of-School Education. Jakarta: PT Bumi Aksara.
Lazaruth, S., Drs. (2005). Principal's Leadership and Responsibilities.
Marzuki, Saleh, H.M. 2010. Non-Formal Education - Dimensions in Literacy, Functional, Training, and Andragogy. Bandung: Remaja Rosdakarya.
Masykurin, L, I. (2021). "Analysis of the Leadership Style of the Head of PAUD in Improving Teacher Performance in RA Darusalam", Journal of Early Childhood Education Workshop. Vol . 14, No.2. pp.160-173.
Mataputun, Y. (2018). Principal's Leadership. East Java: Uwais Inspiration Indonesia.
Noble. (2012). Early Childhood Education Management. Bandung: PT Remaja Rosdakarya
Noble. (2006). Become a Professional Principal. Bandung: PT Remaja Prodsdakarya.
Nabilla, N. (2018). The Role of Principal Leadership in Improving Teacher Performance in PAUD Islam Cendekia Bandar Lampung. (Thesis). Education Management Study Program, Raden Intan State Islamic University.
Pianda, D. (2018). Teacher Performance: Teacher Competence, Work Motivation, and Principal's Leadership. Sukabumi: CV Trail
Purnama, N. (2021). The Role of Principal Leadership in Improving Teacher Performance in RA Tsanawiyah Baru Nalo Village, Nalo Tantan District, Merangin. (Thesis). Child Education Study Program, Sultan Thaha Saifuddin State Islamic University.
Rabadi. (2019). The Leadership of Principals in Improving the Performance of Teachers in PAUD Blangkejeren. (Thesis). Education Management Study Program, AR-RANIRY Darussalam State Islamic University, Banda Aceh.
Rahim, S.Y. (2020). The Role of the Principal in Improving Teacher Performance. (Thesis). Education Management Study Program, State Islamic University (Iain)Metro.
Salch, S. et al. (2020). Out-of-School Education. Yogyakarta: K-Media Publishers.
Sudjana, D. (1996). Out-of-School Education, Insights, Developmental History, Philosophy, and Basic Supporting Theories. Bandung: Nusantara Press.
Sudjana. (2001). Out-of-School Education: Insights, Developmental History, Philosophy, Supporting Theories, Foundations. Bandung: Falah Production.
Sujiono, Y, N. (2009). Early Childhood Education Management. Jakarta: PT Indeks.
Sulfemi, W. (2018). Non-Formal Education Management. Bogor: STKIP Muhammadiyah.
Suparman. (2019). Leadership of Principals and Teachers. East Java: Uwais Inspiration Indonesia.
Suryana, D. (2021). Early Childhood Education: Learning Theory and Practice. Jakarta: PT Kencana.
Suryobroto, B. (2001). Education Management in Schools. Jakarta: Bhineka Cipta Pratama Karya.
Syifauzakia, M. et al. (2021). Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education. Malang: CV.Literasi Nusantara Abadi.
Trenggana, J. (2012). Types and Units of PLS. Jakarta: PT Bumi Aksara.
Utaminingsih, S. et al. (2022). Improving Teacher Performance Requires Professionalism in Early Childhood Education. Tangerang: Pascal Books.
Wahjosumidjo. (1995). Principal's Leadership: A Theoretical Review and Its Problems. Jakarta: Raja Grafindo Persada.
Wiyani, N, A & Barnawi. (2014). Early Childhood Education: Format, Concept, Characteristics, and Implementation. Jogjakarta: Ar-Ruzz Media.Print II.
Yus, A. (2011). Early Childhood Education Model. Jakarta: PT Adhitya AndrebinaAgung