Phys-Ed Teaching Jobs
Elementary PE Teacher
Posted: today
Job Description
American STEM Prep, located in the Suji (Yongin) neighborhood of Yongin, South Korea, is seeking qualified and passionate full-time Elementary P.E. / Health Teacher for the 2026–2027 academic year.
We are a growing, American-curriculum school committed to academic excellence, character development, and STEM innovation. The successful candidate will be a high-energy educator who has strong classroom management skills, a growth mindset, and the ability to adapt activities to ensure full inclusivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons based on American curriculum frameworks (including Common Core where applicable)
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse physical abilities of elementary students
- Design meaningful assessments and provide timely, constructive feedback
- Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom culture
- Maintain regular communication with students, parents, and school leadership
- Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning and school-wide initiatives
- Support or lead extracurricular activities such as clubs, competitions, advisory, or tutoring programs
Qualifications
- Previous experience teaching elementary students
- Strong content knowledge, curriculum design & assessment skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a professional learning community
Preferred Qualities
- Bachelor’s degree in education, physical education, health education, kinesiology or similar fields
- Valid state teaching certification or eligibility for certification
- Familiarity with American Common Core P.E./Health curriculum
- International school experience
- Possesses the 'magic touch' for engaging students who are hesitant about physical activity or lack confidence in their athletic abilities.
- Focuses on building a safe, non-judgmental environment where 'trying' is valued more than 'winning.'
- Has a toolkit of creative, inclusive games that allow every child—regardless of coordination level—to feel successful and essential to the group.
- Seeks to build genuine relationships with students to understand their barriers to movement and help them overcome them.
Salary
Competitive
Benefits
4 National Insurances
Housing
Housing Provided, Housing Allowance Provided
Option of stipend or school-provided housing
Location
South Korea, Gyeonggi-do, Yongin-si, Suji-gu, Sanghyeon-dong
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
- Korean National Pension
- Korean National Health insurance
- Severance (one month's salary for every successful year of employment)
- Flight reimbursement assistance (1/2 at the beginning and 1/2 at the end of employment)
- Housing provided or housing allowance (faculty preference)
Job Requirements
About American STEM Prep Gwanggyo
American STEM Prep. is a unique and one-of-a-kind school in South Korea. We opened our doors in 2020 and have been growing ever since! Our program makes STEM classes a priority, with core American subjects plus Engineering and Technology classes being taught daily.
There are also many special classes such as Art, Music, Physical Education, and Chinese. Our school is staffed by highly qualified, certified, and licensed teachers who are dedicated educators. We are a school accredited by several institutions such as Cognia Accreditation with a Cognia STEM SchoolCertification, MSA-CESS (Middle School Association of Colleges and Schools), and AI (Accreditation International).
Our mission is simple: to deliver a first-class STEM education program that will further our students toward becoming well-rounded, English-speaking, critical-thinking students who are fully prepared to further study at an international school.
Our core values:
- Aspiration
- Scholarly
- Tenacity
- Exceptionalism
- Mindfulness
The ASP family values not only the result from assessments and classwork but the growth of our students as kind and contributing members of our community. Our classrooms do not only teach English and how to use it - but we also teach how to look at the world through a modern lens. Using STEAM principles, we can encourage students to use critical thinking, collaboration, and experimentation to learn about their passions.
We want our students to have a wide-ranging education and experiences while they are with us. We offer a variety of classes, programs, events, and camps to give options to parents and students to find something they are interested in and will have fun learning.
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Our Commitment
Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.
Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.
Phys-Ed Teaching Jobs
Elementary PE Teacher
Job Description
American STEM Prep, located in the Suji (Yongin) neighborhood of Yongin, South Korea, is seeking qualified and passionate full-time Elementary P.E. / Health Teacher for the 2026–2027 academic year.
We are a growing, American-curriculum school committed to academic excellence, character development, and STEM innovation. The successful candidate will be a high-energy educator who has strong classroom management skills, a growth mindset, and the ability to adapt activities to ensure full inclusivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons based on American curriculum frameworks (including Common Core where applicable)
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse physical abilities of elementary students
- Design meaningful assessments and provide timely, constructive feedback
- Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom culture
- Maintain regular communication with students, parents, and school leadership
- Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning and school-wide initiatives
- Support or lead extracurricular activities such as clubs, competitions, advisory, or tutoring programs
Qualifications
- Previous experience teaching elementary students
- Strong content knowledge, curriculum design & assessment skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a professional learning community
Preferred Qualities
- Bachelor’s degree in education, physical education, health education, kinesiology or similar fields
- Valid state teaching certification or eligibility for certification
- Familiarity with American Common Core P.E./Health curriculum
- International school experience
- Possesses the 'magic touch' for engaging students who are hesitant about physical activity or lack confidence in their athletic abilities.
- Focuses on building a safe, non-judgmental environment where 'trying' is valued more than 'winning.'
- Has a toolkit of creative, inclusive games that allow every child—regardless of coordination level—to feel successful and essential to the group.
- Seeks to build genuine relationships with students to understand their barriers to movement and help them overcome them.
Salary
Competitive
Benefits
4 National Insurances
Housing
Housing Provided, Housing Allowance Provided
Option of stipend or school-provided housing
Location
South Korea, Gyeonggi-do, Yongin-si, Suji-gu, Sanghyeon-dong
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
- Korean National Pension
- Korean National Health insurance
- Severance (one month's salary for every successful year of employment)
- Flight reimbursement assistance (1/2 at the beginning and 1/2 at the end of employment)
- Housing provided or housing allowance (faculty preference)
Job Requirements
Our Commitment
Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.
Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.
About American STEM Prep Gwanggyo
American STEM Prep. is a unique and one-of-a-kind school in South Korea. We opened our doors in 2020 and have been growing ever since! Our program makes STEM classes a priority, with core American subjects plus Engineering and Technology classes being taught daily.
There are also many special classes such as Art, Music, Physical Education, and Chinese. Our school is staffed by highly qualified, certified, and licensed teachers who are dedicated educators. We are a school accredited by several institutions such as Cognia Accreditation with a Cognia STEM SchoolCertification, MSA-CESS (Middle School Association of Colleges and Schools), and AI (Accreditation International).
Our mission is simple: to deliver a first-class STEM education program that will further our students toward becoming well-rounded, English-speaking, critical-thinking students who are fully prepared to further study at an international school.
Our core values:
- Aspiration
- Scholarly
- Tenacity
- Exceptionalism
- Mindfulness
The ASP family values not only the result from assessments and classwork but the growth of our students as kind and contributing members of our community. Our classrooms do not only teach English and how to use it - but we also teach how to look at the world through a modern lens. Using STEAM principles, we can encourage students to use critical thinking, collaboration, and experimentation to learn about their passions.
We want our students to have a wide-ranging education and experiences while they are with us. We offer a variety of classes, programs, events, and camps to give options to parents and students to find something they are interested in and will have fun learning.
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Other Teaching Jobs at American STEM Prep Gwanggyo