Primary Science Technician (Half-time)

Canadian International School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An international education institution in Singapore is seeking a Primary School Science Technician to support teachers in science education. The role involves resource management, assisting students, and ensuring a conducive learning environment. Candidates should have post-secondary education in an education-related field and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers valuable experience in a culturally diverse setting.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in an educational setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students in science teaching.
• Source, purchase, and catalogue science resources.
• Ensure safety and accessibility of science resources.
• Support teachers during practical activities.

Skills

Culturally competent

Service-oriented

Tech savvy

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Post secondary education in education-related field

Tools

Google Suite applications

Job description

Canadian International School – Jurong Town

Department: Early Years and Primary School

Reports to: Vice‑Principal

Works collaboratively with: Teachers, PYP Coordinators

Assigns task to / supervises: None

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY (Main purpose of this job):

The Primary School Science Technician will support teachers in all aspects of science teaching with the PYP. This includes organising and maintaining resources and providing in‑class support working with teachers and students where required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students by demonstrating appropriate support, patience, kindness and caring
• Develop students’ self‑esteem and positive self‑concept
• Supervise, observe and encourage positive student behavior in a developmentally appropriate way, and in keeping with the values of our school
• Model the CIS values of Excellence, Respect, Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity, and Generosity
• Abide by the dress code of the school
• Attend professional learning and training sessions when required by the school

Science Specific Responsibilities

Science Resource Organisation

• Source, purchase, and catalogue resources
• Compile orders and liaise with suppliers and finance departments as/when required
• Manage a booking system for teachers and ensure the availability of suitable resources
• Coordinate the preparation of resources for lessons, including liaising with the coordinator, teaching staff and support staff
• Maintain an accurate inventory of resources to ensure that stock levels are maintained, resources are returned in working order and future requirements are identified
• Provide general assistance in the safe storage, transit and accessibility of resources in line with current health and safety guidelines
• Keeping the laboratory neat and tidy and equipment and resources stored
• Working with students on individual or class projects
• Trial practical activities/experiments to troubleshoot potential challenges
• Support and assist teachers during practical activities
• Work with students on individual projects in class

REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE

• Post secondary education and/or certification in an education‑related field
• Prior experience working in an educational setting preferred

COMPETENCIES

• Culturally competent and able to work with culturally diverse staff and students in a bilingual and multilingual setting
• Service‑oriented
• Enjoys interacting with students, and teachers
• Ability to work collaboratively with students and teachers
• Comfortable operating and setting up basic equipment and ensuring students follow safeguarding procedures
• Tech savvy. Able to confidently use of Google Suite applications (e.g Doc, Sheets, Forms) and databases
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to physically lift and carry equipment (approximately 20 kg)