Dulwich College (Singapore) is recruiting a Science Technician to start in April 2024, to support the Science Department in the management and preparation of resources to enable the effective delivery of science curriculum at the College, as well as the maintenance of equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare resources, make up solutions, assemble apparatus, and deliver equipment to labs as required;
• Play an active role in developing and trialing new practical activities;
• Assist and demonstrate in practical classes as required;
• Provide technical advice and assistance to teachers, technicians and students;
• Assist and demonstrate in practical classes as required;
• Supervise students carrying out investigations and experiments;
• Keep laboratories tidy and ordered;
• Oversee the clearing away, storage and maintenance of practical equipment after practical lessons;
• Working with other Technicians to ensure the safe storage, concentration of stock solutions suitable for students, labels, warning signs and disposal of chemical and biological waste according to local regulations and guidelines;
• Support the College cleaning staff in ensuring the safe cleaning of science laboratories and preparation areas;
• Keep up-to-date with health and safety regulations;
• Carry out risk assessments of own activities and practicals as requested by teachers, seking advice when neccessary;
• Provide advice on safe practice and monitoring activities to ensure there are followed;
• Assist in the management, use, and provision of resources, including books and teaching materials;
• Maintain class sets of laboratory resources (including stationery);
• Service and clean equipment and resources as required;
• Carry out stocktaking of equipment, chemicals and stationery, in order to maintain appropriate stock of apparatus and consumables;
• Fix broken Science equipment. If not possible, organize for it to be fixed or replaced;
• Monitoring access to science laboratories and prepare areas;
• Attend additional training as required;
• All other duties commensurate with the post.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A minimum 'N' Levels, including Science subjects, or equivalent;
• Experience of working in laboratory setting or similar would be an advantage but not neccessary;
• The ability to follow procedures and guidelines;
• Fluency in English and the ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues;
• A flexible approach to work, and the willingness to contribute to the wider team;
• The ability to use own initiative to undertake required tasks.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Having a diverse staff body is a great strength to us as a College and one of the ways that we can help students achieve our College Mission of Living Worldwise. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy or socio-economic status. We support family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational needs allow. Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

Dulwich College (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

CPE Registration Number: 201027137D. Period of Registration: 09 January 2024 to 08 January 2028

Are you passionate about inspiring curious minds to love Science while growing in a career that pays you well?

If your answer is a resounding YES, The Pique Lab WANTS you!

[About Our Team]

At The Pique Lab, we’re on a mission to create the best Science learning experience for students aged 9 to 16 in Singapore. Our lessons are meticulously crafted based on pedagogical research, data-driven methodologies and have one overarching goal: to make learning fun, shorten learning curves and help students develop a genuine appreciation for Science.

Over the past decade, we've grown from a pair of co-founders to a diverse team of over 80 team members across 10 departments. Our proprietary learning methodology and examination-centric materials have helped more than 20,000 students ace their Science examinations.

Our headquarters is in Singapore, with additional offices in China, Philippines and Malaysia. We take pride in our open, fast-paced and flat organisational structure where every team member is valued for their skills and competencies, not just their job titles.

We are looking for passionate Science lovers to join us to bring the joy of learning to more children. Who knows? You might be nurturing the next Albert Einstein or Marie Curie!

If you like the prospects of working in a close-knit team, leveraging tech to work hyper-efficiently while tackling challenges head-on, we’d love to talk to you about joining the team!

[Your Role]

As a Primary Science Teacher at The Pique Lab, you will be involved in:

1. Class & Learning Management – You will manage classes (online & onsite) effectively with a holistic understanding of your students’ learning needs and motivations
2. Lesson Preparation & Delivery – You’ll prepare for your lessons in accordance to our curriculum. In particular, you’ll devise ways to simplify Science concepts and highlight common misconceptions.
3. Publishing – You’ll share your knowledge by writing articles and producing videos, so that your students can continue to learn from you outside of the classroom.
4. Communication – You’ll communicate with parents on their children’s learning progress and make appropriate recommendations on how to improve further.

[Your Growth]

Your success as a Lower Secondary Science Tutor means a lot to us.

Rigorous training is provided during your first 9 months at The Pique Lab, which is aimed at increasing your confidence and expertise as a Primary Science Teacher.

You will start your career with us by undergoing the Teaching Associate Programme where you'll learn plenty of valuable teaching skills:

• Content Mastery: Solidify your fundamentals in the Primary Science syllabus by learning key concepts & examination question types. Understand how to apply a variety of answering techniques to tackle questions effectively.
• Attention Control: Discover how to make your lessons come alive, such that your students never get bored of them. Dive deep into delivery technicals such as coherency, clarity, tempo, gestures, expression and humour.
• Class Control: Pick up effective classroom management strategies, so that you're able to maintain a fun, yet disciplined teaching approach with your students.
• Performance Management: Learn how to use cues effectively to instil a stronger sense of confidence in your students & help them develop a stronger affinity for Science.
• Communicating With Parents: Understand how to communicate with parents, such that they are supportive and appreciative of your work.

After you've achieved mastery in your fundamentals, you can look forward to explore various career pathways (Specialist Track & Management Track) where we'll work closely with you to spearhead projects or manage teams.

[You, Our Ideal Candidate]

We’d love to have a chat with you if you meet the following criteria:

Required:

• Strong Background in Science: You should have a strong understanding in the subject matter - not just at the university level, but at a primary/secondary level, and hence be able to simplify complex Science concepts.
• Prior Teaching Experience: You should have some experience in teaching, not strictly limited to Science - be it commercial experience (e.g. teaching in MOE schools, tuition centres or private 1-1 classes) OR volunteering experience (e.g. coaching kids in after-school care centres).

Good to have:

• A Positive, Confident & Engaging Personality: You need to be comfortable engaging students at a group level & infuse joy and laughter in your lessons.
• Grit and Drive to Succeed: You must be committed to mastery and be willing to put in the hard work. You should have a clear idea on what you intend to pursue in your career, at least for the next 3 to 5 years,
• Ability to learn fast and think on your feet: You will be expected to pick up and apply strategies and techniques taught to you quickly, especially during the training period.

[Your Welfare]

1. [Biggest Takeaway] Mentorship, Training & Regular Feedback
2. Abundant Career Progression Opportunities in two different tracks: Specialist track and Management track
3. Competitive Remuneration, including a base salary (starting from $3,400/ month) plus a variable pay (which scales based on your contributions)
4. Annual Performance Bonus
5. Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
6. Technology Benefits
7. Paid Leaves
8. Time-off From Work For Errands
9. Fully-stocked Pantry
10. Free Meals on selected school holidays and weekends
11. Company Socials
12. Work From Home Care Packages

[Take Note]

1. We respect your time commitment with us. As such, you'll be paid full salary, even during your training period.
2. There are no part-time teaching positions due to the amount of resources required to groom teachers to excellence.
3. We specialise only in Primary Science and will continue to deepen our expertise in this area within the next 3 to 5 years. If you're only keen to teach Mathematics or English, we're probably not a good fit for you.

As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment. We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers. Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.

For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit www.suss.edu.sg

Job Description

The successful candidate will provide research and administrative support for the various studies within the Office of the Provost (PVO).

The candidate should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, as he/she will work closely with academics, students, and other administrative executives. The candidate’s proficiency in multitasking and attention to detail will enable him/her to efficiently manage diverse program administrative tasks and projects within specified timelines.

The candidate will report to the director, engaging in a diverse range of responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provide research and administrative support for the studies.
• Prepare and collate data, documents, updates on research milestone, results and reports related to the studies.
• Participate in the studies e.g., data collation, attending and facilitating student focus groups etc.

Job Requirements

• Degree in any discipline
• 1 to 2 years of relevant working experience
• Able to work independently
• Team player and possess good communications and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in the use of data analysis software is an added advantage

Are you a passionate graduate in search of a teaching career that supports your learning and growth, compensates well, while making a meaningful impact together with a team?

[About Our Team]

At The Pique Lab, we’re on a mission to create the best Science learning experience for students aged 9 to 16 in Singapore. Our lessons are meticulously crafted based on pedagogical research, data-driven methodologies and have one overarching goal: to

make learning fun, shorten learning curves and help students develop a genuine appreciation for Science.

Over the past decade, we've grown from a pair of co-founders to a diverse team of over 80 team members across 10 departments. Our proprietary learning methodology and examination-centric materials have helped more than 20,000 students ace their Science examinations.

Our headquarters is in Singapore, with additional offices in China, Philippines and Malaysia. We take pride in our open, fast-paced and flat organisational structure where every team member is valued for their skills and competencies, not just their job titles.

We are looking for passionate Science lovers to join us to bring the joy of learning to more children. Who knows? You might be nurturing the next Albert Einstein or Marie Curie!

If you like the prospects of working in a close-knit team, leveraging tech to work hyper-efficiently while tackling challenges head-on, we’d love to talk to you about joining the team!

[Your Role]

As a Primary Science Teacher at The Pique Lab, you will be involved in:

1. Class & Learning Management – You will manage classes (online & onsite) effectively with a holistic understanding of your students’ learning needs and motivations
2. Lesson Preparation & Delivery – You’ll prepare for your lessons in accordance to our curriculum. In particular, you’ll devise ways to simplify Science concepts and highlight common misconceptions.
3. Publishing – You’ll share your knowledge by writing articles and producing videos, so that your students can continue to learn from you outside of the classroom.
4. Communication – You’ll communicate with parents on their children’s learning progress and make appropriate recommendations on how to improve further.

[Your Growth]

Your success as a Primary Science Tutor means a lot to us.

Rigorous training is provided during your first 9 months at The Pique Lab, which is aimed at increasing your confidence and expertise as a Primary Science Teacher.

You will start your career with us by undergoing the Teaching Associate Programme where you'll learn plenty of valuable teaching skills:

• Content Mastery: Solidify your fundamentals in the Primary Science syllabus by learning key concepts & examination question types. Understand how to apply a variety of answering techniques to tackle questions effectively.
• Attention Control: Discover how to make your lessons come alive, such that your students never get bored of them. Dive deep into delivery technicals such as coherency, clarity, tempo, gestures, expression and humour.
• Class Control: Pick up effective classroom management strategies, so that you're able to maintain a fun, yet disciplined teaching approach with your students.
• Performance Management: Learn how to use cues effectively to instil a stronger sense of confidence in your students & help them develop a stronger affinity for Science.
• Communicating With Parents: Understand how to communicate with parents, such that they are supportive and appreciative of your work.

After you've achieved mastery in your fundamentals, you can look forward to explore various career pathways (Specialist Track & Management Track) where we'll work closely with you to spearhead projects or manage teams.

[You, Our Ideal Candidate]

We’d love to have a chat with you if you meet the following criteria:

Required:

• Strong Background in Science: You should have a strong understanding in the subject matter - not just at the university level, but at a primary/secondary level, and hence be able to simplify complex Science concepts.
• Prior Teaching Experience: You should have some experience in teaching, not strictly limited to Science - be it commercial experience (e.g. teaching in MOE schools, tuition centres or private 1-1 classes) OR volunteering experience (e.g. coaching kids in after-school care centres).

Good to have:

• A Positive, Confident & Engaging Personality: You need to be comfortable engaging students at a group level & infuse joy and laughter in your lessons.
• Grit and Drive to Succeed: You must be committed to mastery and be willing to put in the hard work. You should have a clear idea on what you intend to pursue in your career, at least for the next 3 to 5 years,
• Ability to learn fast and think on your feet: You will be expected to pick up and apply strategies and techniques taught to you quickly, especially during the training period.

[Your Welfare]

1. [Biggest Takeaway] Mentorship, Training & Regular Feedback
2. Abundant Career Progression Opportunities in two different tracks: Specialist track and Management track
3. Competitive Remuneration, including a base salary (starting from $3,400/ month) plus a variable pay (which scales based on your contributions)
4. Annual Performance Bonus
5. Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
6. Technology Benefits
7. Paid Leaves
8. Time-off From Work For Errands
9. Fully-stocked Pantry
10. Free Meals on selected school holidays and weekends
11. Company Socials
12. Work From Home Care Packages

[Take Note]

1. We respect your time commitment with us. As such, you'll be paid full salary, even during your training period.
2. There are no part-time teaching positions due to the amount of resources required to groom teachers to excellence.
3. We specialise only in Primary Science and will continue to deepen our expertise in this area within the next 3 to 5 years. If you're only keen to teach Mathematics or English, we're probably not a good fit for you.

Here’s what your dream career looks like: You’re a Science Wizard who weaves magic into learning, and you find joy in imparting Science matters (and literally, about matter) to young learners.

If reading this gets the blood running in your veins, you’ll fit right into our team!

[About Our Team]

At The Pique Lab, we’re on a mission to create the best Science learning experience for students aged 9 to 16 in Singapore. Our lessons are meticulously crafted based on pedagogical research, data-driven methodologies and have one overarching goal: to

make learning fun, shorten learning curves and help students develop a genuine appreciation for Science.

Over the past decade, we've grown from a pair of co-founders to a diverse team of over 80 team members across 10 departments. Our proprietary learning methodology and examination-centric materials have helped more than 20,000 students ace their Science examinations.

Our headquarters is in Singapore, with additional offices in China, Philippines and Malaysia. We take pride in our open, fast-paced and flat organisational structure where every team member is valued for their skills and competencies, not just their job titles.

If you’re a Science Whizz with a passion for teaching, join us in shaping our comprehensive education ecosystem! Who knows? You might be nurturing the next Albert Einstein or Marie Curie!

If you like the prospects of working in a close-knit team, leveraging tech to work hyper-efficiently while tackling challenges head-on, we’d love to talk to you about joining the team!

[Your Growth]

As a Teaching Apprentice Intern, you have the opportunity to:

• Join a vibrant and dynamic teaching team that’s the heart of The Pique Lab - our teachers are always pumped to inspire and nurture the love of Science in young learners.
• Deep dive into proprietary TPL pedagogies that have helped over 16,938 students to date.
• Receive structured mentorship to become a charismatic educator and speaker.

If you’re not one to get a short circuit from challenges, and you wish to fast-track your career in teaching, you’re in the right hands with The Pique Lab family.

[Your Role]

All Teaching Apprentice Interns will receive first-hand experience in classroom teaching, via structured mentorship and curriculum-centric learning. If you enjoy being creative, you will also get to delve into content creation and storyboard for The Pique Lab’s teaching materials.

• Content Mastery: Proclaim mastery over key Science concepts and curriculum. You will gain a firm understanding of how to tackle examination question types, and apply a variety of answering techniques effectively.
• Attention Control: Discover how to make your lessons come alive. You will get to develop skills in content delivery and engagement, by looking at coherence and cohesion, clarity, pace, expressions, and humour.
• Class Control: Pick up effective classroom management strategies to effectively conduct classes, online & onsite. As a Teaching Apprentice Intern, you will get to observe and develop a holistic understanding of your students’ learning needs and motivations, so as to foster a fun, yet disciplined learning environment.
• Performance Management: Learn strategies that can empower students to think analytically, and instil a stronger sense of confidence and ownership over their learning journey.
• Experiment Creation & Publishing - At The Pique Lab, we want to give you the stage to work your magic. By the end of your internship, you’ll get to:

1. Design and create experiments in accordance with the Science curriculum. What we look out for is how you can digest difficult concepts and infuse fun through experiments to motivate students to learn.
2. Write and publish educational articles across our digital learning platforms, with the guided mentorship of our academic/curriculum team.

Outstanding interns who have gone through The Pique Lab’s Teaching Apprenticeship programme can look forward to a potential full-time career with us. We actively work with our full-time teaching associates to chart their career progression trajectory, where they can explore managerial roles and/or curriculum design, aside from teaching.

[You, Our Ideal Teaching Apprentice]

We’re looking for candidates with the following qualities:

Required:

• Strong Background in Science: You should have a strong understanding in the subject matter - demonstrated at the primary/secondary level, and you’re able to make complex Science concepts digestible for students. Added bonus if you are studying Science at the university level.
• Prior Teaching Experiences: You should have some experiences in teaching, not strictly limited to Science - be it professional experience (e.g. teaching in MOE schools, learning centres or private tuition) OR volunteering (e.g. coaching kids in after-school care centres).

Good to have:

• A Positive, Confident & Engaging Personality: You need to be comfortable engaging students within a group setting, and be able to infuse joy and fun in your lessons.
• A Clear Resolve for Success: You’re committed to mastering content taught to you, and you constantly strive to develop your arsenal of skills to help students. Teaching Apprentices should have a clear objective of what they wish to gain from this internship, and apply it to their goals and/or career.
• Ability to Learn Fast and Think on your Feet: You will be expected to pick up and apply strategies and techniques taught to you quickly, especially during the training period.

[Your Welfare]

1. [Biggest Takeaway] Mentorship, Training & Regular Feedback
2. Abundant Career Advancement Opportunities
3. Competitive Remuneration, including a base salary (up to $1,500/ month)
4. Productivity & Tech Benefits (27" Dell Monitor for your WFH set-up, Apple Equipment & Peripherals)
5. Time-off From Work For Errands
6. Fully-stocked Pantry
7. Free Meals on selected school holidays and weekends
8. Company Socials
9. Work From Home Care Packages

[Work Information]

• There are two possible internship arrangements for this role: Part-Time (3 Weekdays) or Full Time (5 Weekdays).
• We specialise in Science & Math and will continue to deepen our expertise in these areas within the next 3 to 5 years. If teaching Science and/or Math is your vocation, or you’re keen to catapult your teaching career with specialisations in these subjects, we would love to have you.