Science & Engineering Instructor (Mandarin Instruction)

MENTORMATCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A bilingual educational institution in Singapore is seeking enthusiastic educators to teach STEM to young learners. You will guide small groups (1:8 ratio) through exciting hands-on projects and experiments. A successful candidate will be fluent in Mandarin and have experience working with children ages 5-9. This role also offers competitive compensation starting at $5,600/month and opportunities for growth as the program expands.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employment Pass sponsorship

Small class sizes

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach a 90-minute class entirely in Mandarin.
• Experienced working with kids ages 5-9.
• Confident and enthusiastic presence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive learning sessions in Mandarin.
• Teach technical vocabulary through hands-on projects.
• Guide students through numerous engineering projects annually.

Skills

Fluent Mandarin

Experience with elementary-age kids

High energy and warm presence

Ability to code-switch

Education

Degree or industry experience in STEM

Tools

LEGO Education

Robotics

Job description

Location:Bukit Timah, Singapore

Type:Part-Time (March–August 2026), Full-Time from September 2026

Schedule:Weekdays 2-7 PM & Weekends 9 AM - 5 PM

Compensation:$5,600+/month (full-time), commensurate with experience. Employment Pass sponsored for exceptional candidates.

About Binjai Academy

Binjai Academy is Singapore’s bilingual logic and engineering academy for P1–P3 students (ages 6–9). We combine competition-level mathematics (Beast Academy) with hands-on science and engineering—all taught in Mandarin. Our screen-minimal, 1:8 mentor-ratio model is designed for deep learning, not passive consumption. We’re opening our flagship centre in Bukit Timah in Term 3, 2026.

槟佳学院是新加坡的双语逻辑与工程学院，面向6–9岁儿童（小一至小三）。我们将竞赛级数学（Beast Academy）与动手科学工程相结合——全部以中文授课。我们采用无屏幕、1:8师生比的导师模式，专注于深度学习。将于2026年第三学期在武吉知马开设旗舰中心。

What You'll Do

职责描述

• Deliver Build Day and Exploration Day sessions entirely in Mandarin, maintaining a screen-minimal, hands‑on learning environment
• Teach technical vocabulary (齿轮, 杠杆, 滑轮, 假设, 变量) through building, not textbooks
• Guide students through 20+ working engineering projects per year using LEGO Science Kits, cardboard, wood, and simple machines
• Coach students on Sony Creative Science Award (SCSA) competition submissions, including documentation and presentation
• Collaborate with the curriculum team to iterate on lesson plans, assessment rubrics, and materials
• Maintain a 1:8 mentor‑ratio classroom with high engagement and a culture of curiosity

Who We're Looking For

我们在寻找这样的你

What matters most

最重要的

• Fluent Mandarin:Mainland, Taiwanese, or Singapore Chinese with excellent command (全中文授课能力). Must be able to teach an entire 90‑minute class in Mandarin without switching.
• 2+ years teaching elementary‑age kids:Demonstrated experience working with children ages 5–9. We need someone who understands how young minds learn—not secondary students, not adults.
• High energy, warm, confident presence:You light up a room. Kids are drawn to your enthusiasm and feel safe making mistakes around you.
• Can code‑switch:Mandarin with kids in the classroom, English with parents at pick‑up. Comfortable in both worlds.

We'd love to see

我们希望看到

• STEM background:Degree or industry experience in engineering, physics, applied sciences, or a related field. Could be academic or hands‑on industry—we care about depth, not just credentials.
• Inquiry‑based or project‑based learning:Experience with the 5E model, maker education, or any teaching approach that puts kids in the driver’s seat of their own learning.
• Maker / hands‑on experience:Experience with LEGO Education, maker spaces, woodworking, robotics, or hands‑on STEM curricula. Comfortable building, tinkering, and getting messy.
• Portfolio of engaging lessons:Show us sessions you've designed or delivered that got kids excited about science and building.

Bonus points

加分项

• Top university graduate:NUS, NTU, NIE, or equivalent. We value strong academic foundations, but not at the expense of teaching ability.
• Ex‑MOE or enrichment centre experience:Familiarity with Singapore’s education landscape is helpful but not essential.
• International teaching experience:Experience in international schools or cross‑cultural education settings.
• Competition familiarity:Familiarity with Sony Creative Science Award (SCSA), Singapore Science Olympiad, Destination Imagination, or similar programmes.

What We Offer

我们提供

• Shape something from the ground up—you're joining before launch, not inheriting someone else's playbook
• Small classes (1:8 ratio), excellent materials, and families who value what you do
• Competitive salary ($5,600+/month) with Employment Pass sponsorship for exceptional candidates
• Growth trajectory—as we expand programmes and age groups, early team members grow into leadership roles
• Mission‑driven—we believe the skills that matter most in an AI world are the ones you build with your hands

Why Join Us?

为什么选择我们?

This is a teaching role with real ownership. You'll shape the curriculum, mentor young builders, and help define what excellent early STEM education looks like in Singapore. You'll guide small groups of curious young minds as they become creators and inventors—through hypothesis‑driven experiments, hands‑on builds, and full Mandarin immersion.

这是一个拥有真正主导权的教学职位。你将塑造课程、指导年轻的建造者，并帮助定义新加坡优质早期STEM教育的标准。你将通过假设驱动的实验、动手搭建和全中文沉浸式教学，引导小组好奇的孩子成为创造者和发明家。