Primary Science Teacher, Management Associate

The Pique Lab Learning Centre; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangement

Free Meals on selected days

Job summary

The Pique Lab Learning Centre in Singapore is seeking a motivated Management Associate to help deliver engaging Science and Math tutoring for students aged 9 to 16. You will manage classrooms (online and onsite), prepare lessons, publish learning content, and communicate progress to parents.

Structured mentorship and rapid training are provided during the first 9 months, with a clear path toward Specialist and Management tracks and opportunities for career growth within a fast-paced, open team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Science demonstrated at primary/secondary level and ability to simplify concepts.
• Some teaching experience, in MOE schools, learning centres or private tuition.
• Willingness to learn and demonstrate enthusiasm for Science & Math.

Responsibilities

• Classroom & Learning Management: manage online and onsite classes with understanding of student needs.
• Lesson Preparation & Delivery: prepare and simplify Science concepts in line with curriculum.
• Publishing: write articles and produce videos for student learning beyond the classroom.
• Communication: update parents on progress and make improvement recommendations.

Skills

Strong background in Science

Teaching experience

Engaging personality

Grit and drive to succeed

Fast learner

Job description

Are you passionate about inspiring young 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!

We are looking for passionate Science lovers to join usto bring the joy of learning to more children. Who knows? You might be nurturing thenext 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!

[About Our Team]

At The Pique Lab, we’re on a mission to create the best Science & Math 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 & Math.

Over the past decade, we've grown from a pair of co-founders to a diverse team of over 100 team members across 17 teams. Our proprietary learning methodology and examination-centric materials have helped more than 20,000 students ace their examinations.

Our headquarters is in Singapore, with additional offices in China, the 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.

[Your Role]

At the initial phase of as a Management Associate, you will be involved in:

• Classroom & Learning Management – You will manage classes (online & onsite) effectively with a holistic understanding of your students’ learning needs and motivations.
• Lesson Preparation & Delivery – You’ll prepare for your lessons in accordance with our curriculum. In particular, you’ll devise ways to simplify Science concepts and highlight common misconceptions to spark joy of learning for our students.
• 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.
• 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 Management Associate means a lot to us.

Structured mentorship and rigorous training are provided during your first 9 months at The Pique Lab, which is aimed at increasing your confidence and expertise in the curriculum.

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 with the curriculum 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 we sustain the joy of their learning.. Dive deep into delivery technicals such as coherence, clarity, tempo, gestures, expressions 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 instill a stronger sense of confidence in your students & help them develop a stronger passion 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 exploring various career pathways (Specialist Track & Management Track) where we'll work closely with you to spearhead projects or manage teams.

[You, Our Ideal Management Associate]

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 - demonstrated at the primary/secondary level and is able to simplify complex Science concepts. Added bonus if you study Science at the university level.
• Prior Teaching Experience: You should have some experiences in teaching, not strictly limited to Science - be it commercial experience (e.g. teaching in MOE schools, learning centres or private tuition) 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. Flexible Work Arrangement: Outside of class commitments, your weekday schedule is yours to manage. No onsite classes that day? No need to come into the office.
3. Abundant Career Progression Opportunities in various tracks: Specialist track and Management track (more in the pipeline…)
4. Competitive Remuneration, including a base salary (starting from $4,000/ month) plus a variable pay (which scales based on your contributions) and CPF!
5. Annual Performance Bonus
6. Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
7. Technology Benefits
8. Up to 16 Days of Paid Vacation Leaves
9. Paid Birthday Leave
10. Paid Marriage Leaves
11. Paid Compassionate Leaves
12. Time-Off From Work For Errands
13. Wellness Breaks
14. Fully-Stocked Pantry
15. Free Meals on selected school holidays & weekends
16. Company Socials (On top of team socials!)

[Work Information]

• Office Location: 1 Selegie Road, #07-01, GR.iD, Singapore 188306 (Nearest MRT: DT21: Bencoolen MRT & CC1/NE6/NS24: Dhoby Ghaut MRT)
• Working Arrangement: Semi-Flexi (Work From Home & Office Hours – depending on scheduled classes)
• Typical Work Hours: 4 Weekdays* + 1 Weekend (*This may include up to 3 evening regular classes on weekdays)

[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 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.