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.
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What You'll Do
- Deliver Build Day and Exploration Day sessions entirely in Mandarin, maintaining a screen-minimal, hands-on learning environment
- Teach technical vocabulary (, , , , ) 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
- Required: Mandarin proficiency: Native or near-native Mandarin () with professional English.
- Required: STEM background: Background in engineering, physics, applied sciences, or STEM education.
- Required: Passion for young learners: Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children (ages 6-9) in a hands-on environment.
- Required: Hands-on comfort: Comfortable with building, tinkering, and getting messy-this is not a whiteboard-and-worksheet role.
- Preferred: Strong academic credentials: Graduates from universities with strong STEM or education programmes, such as NUS, NTU, NIE, Beijing Normal University (), East China Normal University (), and others.
- Preferred: Teaching experience: Experience with early childhood or primary-level STEM teaching.
- Preferred: Competition familiarity: Familiarity with competition science programmes (Sony Creative Science Award, Singapore Science Olympiad) or engineering outreach.
- Preferred: Maker experience: Experience with LEGO Education, maker spaces, or hands-on STEM curricula.
What We Offer
- 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 from China and other countries
- 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
