1510 STEM executive/Bukit Batok

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser seeks a capable individual to support the JOULES programme in a school setting. The role involves preparing equipment, managing bookings, maintaining the JOULES Smart Centre, and assisting teachers during STEM lessons.

You will supervise students in the Makerspace, ensure safety procedures, assist in budget/resource management, and help keep equipment and materials organized and ready for use.

Qualifications

• An effective team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• A meticulous individual who can multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• A polytechnic diploma, preferably in STEM, with 3 years of relevant experience; those without a diploma but with experience may apply.
• Knowledge of processes, machines, fabricating techniques, and materials in prototyping/manufacturing would be useful.

Responsibilities

• Support the JOULES programme by preparing and setting up equipment for lessons, managing bookings and maintaining the JOULES Smart Centre.
• Assist trainers/teachers, supervise Makerspace activities, ensure safety, manage inventory, and support curriculum aligned to the ALP programme.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

STEM diploma

Tools

Prototyping equipment knowledge

Job description

Contract Period

From 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2027

Option to renew

From 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2028

Work Hours

• Mondays to Fridays: 7.30am to 4.00pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break
• Daily start time may be subject to change based on timetable for the semester but number of hours daily is fixed.
• A total of 8 weeks of service (equivalent to 2 months in total) will not be required for each year
• 2 weeks during Jun school holidays
• 6 weeks during Nov-Dec school holidays
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Requirements

1. An effective team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
2. A meticulous individual who is able to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
3. A polytechnic diploma, preferably in STEM-related disciplines with 3 years of relevant experience; those without a diploma and with relevant experience may also apply.
4. Knowledge of processes, machines, fabricating techniques, and materials within a prototyping or manufacturing environment would be useful.

Job Scopes

The Services required are set out as follows:

1. Taking on the administrative duties required to support the effective implementation of the Junior Outstanding Leaders in Energy for Sustainability (JOULES) programme, which include:
   • Preparing and setting up equipment/devices (e.g. micro:bit, simple electric circuits, sensors, solar panels, m5GO and other peripherals etc) for JOULES lessons.
   • Managing the booking of the JOULES Smart Centre by staff.
   • Carrying out checking, maintenance, and day-to-day running of the JOULES Smart Centre.
   • Attending professional development sessions together with the teachers to keep abreast with STEM areas i.e. attend training by learned colleagues, vendors and workshops (no additional cost to the Contractor).
   • Assisting trainers/ teachers in helping students.
   • Ability to conduct workshops / training for students is preferred.
   • Conducting regular maintenance and stock check of equipment/devices in the JOULES Smart Centre.
   • Creating and monitor inventory/checklist of equipment/devices and ensure termly update of inventory/checklist.
   • Recording and condemning damaged/missing/broken equipment.
   • Ensuring all equipment/devices are kept in order by the teacher/students after lessons.
   • Provide support to the school’s Applied Learning Programme (ALP) Committee to procure items with inputs from both staff and students.
   • Keeping the JOULES Smart Centre clean and tidy at all times.
2. Supporting the school’s Applied Learning Programme (ALP) Committee in building a Maker Culture in the school, which includes:
   • Supervising students in the safe and proper use of the Makerspace.
   • Establishing procedures regarding safety, security, training and access to the Makerspace.
   • Working with the school’s Applied Learning Programme (ALP) Committee to manage the budget and resources for the Makerspace, including equipment, software and materials.
   • Participating in the layout, installation and operation of equipment (e.g. 3D printers, laser cutters, Virtual Reality system).
   • Assist in the safety and maintenance of equipment and tooling.
   • Collaborating with the school’s STEM Programme Committee to support curriculum and programmes for the Makerspace.
   • Keeping the Makerspace clean and tidy at all times.