Teaching Assistant / Academic Assistant — Maths Olympiad & Enrichment Programmes
Full-time
Junior Executive
1 month ago
We are a specialised mathematics enrichment centre in Singapore, providing mathematical olympiad and advanced problem-solving programmes for primary a.....
We are a specialised mathematics enrichment centre in Singapore, providing mathematical olympiad and advanced problem-solving programmes for primary and secondary school students. Our trainers have strong mathematical backgrounds and extensive experience in preparing students for national and international competitions.
We are looking for a patient, careful and mathematically strong Teaching Assistant / Academic Assistant to support our teachers in lesson preparation, student guidance, marking and academic administration. This role is suitable for candidates who enjoy working with students and have a strong interest in mathematics education.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist teachers in preparing worksheets, lesson materials, quizzes, homework and revision resources
- Support students during lessons, practice sessions and make-up classes
- Guide students on mathematical problem-solving approaches without simply giving answers
- Mark homework, quizzes and practice papers accurately according to marking schemes
- Record students’ homework completion, quiz results and learning progress
- Help identify common mistakes and learning gaps among students
- Prepare short progress updates for teachers and management
- Assist with classroom management and ensure students remain focused during lessons
- Organise teaching materials, answer keys, student files and academic records
- Help with trial classes, placement tests and student assessment preparation
- Support teachers during competitions, holiday programmes or intensive training sessions when required
- Provide basic academic feedback to students under the guidance of senior teachers
Requirements
- Strong foundation in mathematics
- Diploma, A-Level, undergraduate degree or degree holder in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Computing, Education or a related field
- Good results in mathematics are preferred
- Experience in mathematical olympiad, competitions, enrichment classes or tutoring is an advantage
- Able to explain mathematical ideas clearly and patiently
- Careful and accurate when marking students’ work
- Responsible, punctual and comfortable working with primary and secondary school students
- Able to work on weekends and/or weekday evenings according to class schedules
- Prior teaching assistant, tutoring or student care experience is preferred but not compulsory
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