STEM Executive |School |Bukit Batok

WSH Experts; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in Singapore is seeking a candidate to support the Junior Outstanding Leaders in Energy for Sustainability (JOULES) programme and manage the Makerspace. Responsibilities include maintaining and supervising equipment, assisting in workshops, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for students. Preferred qualifications include the ability to conduct workshops and familiarity with STEM-related devices.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct workshops/training for students is preferred.
• Experience with equipment/devices used in STEM education.
• Familiarity with the Makerspace environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the JOULES programme.
• Conduct regular maintenance and stock checks of equipment/devices.
• Supervise students in the use of the Makerspace.
• Establish policies regarding safety and training for the Makerspace.

Job description

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.
• 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, this may include accompanying students for learning journeys, STEM competitions as assistant chaperone.
• 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.
• Assisting the school’s STEM Programme Committee to consolidate items to purchase into a procurement plan 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 policies and procedures regarding safety, security, training and access to the Makerspace.
• Working with the school’s STEM Programme 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.