This advertisement is for recruiting for the position of 1. Science Laboratory Assistant & 2. Operations Support Officer.
If successfully selected, you will be seconded to a MOE Primary located in Edgedale.
Contract Period : From 1 Jan 2024 to 31 Dec 2024.
Personnel to be deployed at the following hours for :
1.Science Laboratory Assistant
- Mondays to Thursdays : 7:15am to 4:15pm, inclusive of 30 min lunch break
- Fridays : 7:15am to 3:45pm, inclusive of 30 min lunch break
- Service is not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays.
2. Operations Support Officer (May be deployed to either of the following shifts depending on school needs:
- Mondays (1 shift) : 6:00am to 2.30pm, (2nd Shift) : 10:30am to 7:00pm (inclusive of 30min lunch break).
- Tuesdays to Fridays (1 shift) : 6:00am to 3:00pm, (2nd Shift) : 10:00am to 7:00pm (inclusive of 30min lunch break).
The Short day will be adjusted as according to manpower need.
Job Scope for Science Laboratory Assistant duties/responsibilities include but not restricted to the following:
Teaching & Learning Support
- To prepare science apparatus and equipment for science experiments
- To assist/support teachers in the conduct of science experiments and science enrichment programmes which include Applied Learning Programme (ALP), E2K, hydroponics and eco trails
- To assist teachers in the preparation of resources for science competitions and projects and science-related CCAs
- To monitor the operations of the Hydroponics System
- To support in the preparation of resources for science department events
- To ensure the safety of the science rooms by keeping updated on safety guidelines and adhering to safety protocols on the use of equipment and materials
Inventory Management Support
- To monitor the utilisation rate of the science rooms, science resources and apparatus.
- To conduct stock-takes of science resources, apparatus, equipment and consumables
- To check on usability of science apparatus and equipment and collate list of damaged items to be repaired or replaced
- To collate items to be replenished for teaching and learning of science
- To monitor the loaning out and returning of desk copies by science teachers
- To maintain the cleanliness of the science rooms and Hydroponics System
- Any other duties assigned by School Leaders / HOD Science
Job Scope for Operations Support Office duties/responsibilities include but not restricted to the following:
Student matters
- To assist student in times of need for eg, lost & found items, change of uniform, cleaning of students with vomiting, locating teacher/classroom/ parent
- To collect items from classroom after school if needs arise
- To escort student for medical treatment if needs arise
Operations
- To maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the General Office, classrooms & special rooms
- To disinfect rooms as and when required
- To assist in logistic matters for eg, preparation of rooms for school events and functions including of shifting of furniture.
- To assist delivery and distributing external materials to classrooms.
- To assist in disinfecting of furniture and equipment during times of emergency or pandemic
- To comply with any requirement or cleaning schedule & standards set by the school
- To escort contractors if needs arise
- To perform gate duties during school arrival and dismissal times and during times of heavy traffic.
General Administration
- To dispatch mails, information and students’ items
- To assist in packing of items for school
- Any other duties assigned by School Leaders / OMs / AMs
The Personnel shall minimally have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
Science Laboratory Assistant
- GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate or equivalent qualification (with at least 1 combined Science subject).
- At least 3 years of experience working in a primary school environment as science lab assistant Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Meticulous with good planning and organising abilities
- Knowledge in the preparation and setting up of apparatus and materials in both Life Science and Physical Science
- Interacts well with students
Operations Support Office
- Minimum 1 year experience working in a primary school environment.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills