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Engineering and Technology Teacher - Gwanggyo

American STEM Education is proud to promote and support the hiring for American STEM Prep's 2023-2024 school year!  American STEM Prep is a new and growing elementary and middle/high school level institution in Gwanggyo new town (광교신도시), which is a 35-minute metro ride from Gangnam station. Gwanggyo was recently developed as a well-balanced area with natural spaces along with modern buildings, so it's a very popular area. Our location is 350 m from Sanghyeon station (Shinbundang line). We are recruiting for the next academic year as well as summer camps.

We are looking for teachers that specialize in STEM areas, specifically, to fill one grade 3-5 ET teaching position! ASP is looking for an elementary school Engineering and Technology teacher (G3-5).  On-site, there are two state-of-the-art maker spaces, and the ET curriculum focuses on engineering, CAD & 3D printing, robotics, coding, and circuits. ASP features a variety of award-winning robotics and technology educational materials. ASP is an Apple School with a 1:1 student-to-device ratio. The Makerspaces are equipped with iMacs and all students and teachers have a personal iPad. Candidates currently in Korea and/or F-visa holders are encouraged to apply.

Posted: March 2023
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

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LocationGwanggyo, South Korea
Start DateAugust 2023
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelElementary
Monthly SalaryUSD 2200
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • 1 million KRW reimbursement for airfare if hired from outside South Korea
  • 2.8+ mil/month, depending on subject, qualifications, and experience
  • Vacation: Winter, 2 weeks; Spring, 1 week; Summer, 4 weeks; plus national holidays
  • Standard medical and pension/severance contributions
  • If you have children that elementary a large majority of the tuition is waived

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
Additional School Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Teaching Credential/License
  • One of a) B.Ed., b) a state-issued teaching license, or c) a degree closely related to the subject that you will teach.
  • Must have a professional level of English 
  • Teaching experience (two years)

About the School

American STEM Prep  & American STEM Education  American STEM Prep. is part of the American STEM Education(ASE) based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. ASE provides professional services to International K-12 Institutes making it possible for them t­­o offer high-quality American Education for their students and parents, especially but not only for STEM programs. ASP Mission ASP will deliver a first-class STEM education that will further our students into becoming well-rounded, English-speaking, critical thinking students who are fully prepared for further study at an international middle school. Distinction The first and only truly STEM-focused American school in South Korea. US elementary school curriculum taught by licensed teachers. STEM curriculum resources from MIT, Harvard, and the Museum of Science in Boston. Makerspace with 3D printers, computer lab, and robotic and electronic supplies.​ Going beyond academics, ASP will develop the whole student to become a good and responsible citizen with such things as ‘Hello/Thank you” and “Do five good things a week” campaigns. Entire five-storied building devoted to ASP students (K to 6), which includes a Makerspace, cafeteria, 300 square meters of the play area, and an art & music room.