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High School Science Teacher

A positive school climate is characterized by quality teaching by instructors and effective learning by students. This requires a safe environment for all who work in and attend SPAS along with an emphasis on citizenship and adherence to rules applied equitably and fairly to all in the Saint Paul Scholars community. We believe that parents are essential partners in the educational process and must be properly involved and accountable for the achievement and behavior of their children.

Saint Paul American Scholars is seeking an organized and structured individual to fill an upcoming opening as a High School Science Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. The role begins on August 14th, 2023. The high school program is a new addition to Saint Paul Scholars, and we are looking for candidates who are not only attracted to starting on the ground floor of this program, but also have a strong vision of how they could contribute to and build our program far up from its foundations. In addition to the preparations SPAS is making to ready the program, and new location, our contracted teachers will receive nearly two weeks of preparation and training time before the semester begins - time enough to familiarize our teachers with our systems, policies, selected textbooks, and expectations. The training period is mandatory and will begin on August 14th with the commencement of the contract. We're looking to build on our already talented and enthusiastic team of educators who look ahead to the program's future. We will be starting interviews as we receive candidates either virtually, on Zoom, with the School Principal or, preferably, in person, and we will close positions as they are filled. Interviews on Zoom will be recorded and reviewed by our administrative team if they take place outside of school hours. Candidates who provide letters of recommendation from former or current employers will have the strongest consideration.

What does it mean to be a teacher at SPAS?

Believing in the connection of school, student, and parent
Aligning with a school community’s effort to raise a child
Making data-driven decisions
Providing Social-Emotional Learning and aiding in child development along with academic lessons
Being a role model to students and leading by example
Communicating regularly with stakeholders on all levels

This role is full-time and will include the instruction in high school science subjects, PreAP science, and AP science courses - depending on the candidate's abilities. A well-qualified candidate will have experience teaching multiple topics - biology, chemistry, and life science, for example - and have worked as a science teacher previously. We are interested in educators with excellent classroom management tools, and who have several positive behavior reinforcement strategies, as well as being adept at communicating with grade-level partners and PLCS for data analysis. All of our teachers are responsible for assigning and evaluating daily homework, using rubrics and data to drive assessment decisions, and creating trusting connections with students and parents.

We are looking forward to speaking with you soon and learning more about you as an educator!

Responsibilities Overview

Follow the format and expectations provided by SPAS to create a syllabus, unit plans, rubrics, and weekly lesson plans for students
Utilize standards as the foundation of teaching objectives:
- CCSS (ELA and Math), NGSS (Science), and AERO (Social Studies)
Plan regular and consistent homework assignments and provide feedback/corrections
Create tests and projects to measure and ensure student learning
Plan one midterm and one final exam every year for each subject taught
Prepare progress reports and report cards at the end of each term
Attend and participate in faculty and staff meetings
Take part in PTCs (Parent-Teacher Conferences) and speak/discuss with parents regarding their children
Attend official SPAS functions as outlined on the calendar

Working Conditions

Starting Date: August 14, 2023 (First day of Teacher Orientation)
Working Hours: M-F: 7:40 AM-4:40 PM
Contact Hours: 25 contact hours per week
After School Activities/Coaching: 2 days per week (included in contact hours)
Students per Class: 15 students max
Contract Length: 1 year
Number of Vacancies: 1
Student Level: High School
Language of Instruction: English
Preferred Candidates: Licensed Teacher/Certified Teacher
New Candidates to Korea: Criminal background check, health check up, apostilled degree and documentation, visa process if applicable, etc.

Posted: February 2023

This is a Direct to School Job

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Location	Yongin, South Korea
Start Date	August 2023
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Student Level	High School
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Salary: Competitive and based on a salary scale contingent on years of experience, degrees, and certificates
Training: 2 weeks of onboarding and in-service training which includes prep time and team building
Administrative Support: Full-time administrators for curriculum and school governance
Insurance, Pension, Severance: Korean Insurance is provided, and the pension is matched by the employer. Severance pay provided
Professional Development: In-house PDs up to three times a year, stipends available for out-sourced PDs and degrees
Mentorship: Our School Principal is an active mentor for our staff and will provide mentoring for your degree/certificate program
Long-Term Benefits: 3, 5, and 7 year benefits for returning staff
Vacation: Forty (40) days plus all Korean National Holidays
Sick Days: 3 days of paid sick/personal leave
Housing: Studio housing or 500,000 KRW housing allowance provided

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License
Education Required	Bachelor
Work Visa Eligibility	United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
Major	Education, Science Education, Adolescent Education
Additional School Requirements
Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree or Higher Minimum Teaching Experience: Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience Major: Education, Science Education, Adolescent Education, or a science speciality with a teaching certificate Citizenship Requirements: America, Korea, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa Hiring Preferences: Candidates with a teaching license and degree are preferred, though certified candidates in education with higher education in science will be considered International school experience or private/public school teaching experience Candidates with a grounded pedagogy and understanding of student development Experience as full time employment as a teacher - new teachers who have completed a practicum and student-teacher placement may also be considered

About the School

Saint Paul American Scholars (SPAS) is designed to help teach young people to become responsible citizens and prepare students for college. That means that they must learn the key attributes of ethical behavior including courage, compassion, integrity, justice, truth, reason, fairness, respect, and honesty in addition to the core academic subjects. A positive school climate is characterized by quality teaching by instructors and effective learning by students. This requires a safe environment for all who work in and attend SPAS along with an emphasis on citizenship and adherence to rules applied equitably and fairly to all in the Saint Paul community. We believe that parents are essential partners in the educational process and must be properly involved and accountable for the achievement and behavior of their children. SPAS disciplinary program makes provision for SPAS and the home to intervene in inappropriate student behavior as soon as possible. This intervention permits SPAS to call this conduct to the attention of the student and the parent or guardian, allowing parents/guardians and SPAS personnel to closely work together. The Student Code of Conduct is designed to set high expectations for student behavior in support of learning. In place within the handbook is a clear guideline for the progression of disciplinary action, as well as a reward-based system for positive behaviors in each classroom as in the school as a whole. SPAS promotes citizenship through Student of the Month themes, awards, and certificates. High behavioral expectations also apply when students ride the bus, are on school grounds before and after class, and participate in extracurricular activities. Some of the founding principles of the SPAS Student Code of Conduct include: Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship are essential to the well-being of individuals and society All individuals have intrinsic value Every individual can contribute something of worth to society Individuals are responsible and accountable for their choices and decisions To grow and thrive, individuals need caring relationships and a nurturing environment Supportive family relationships are the foundation of the community High expectations lead to higher performance which, in turn, empowers the individual and strengthens society Continuous learning is a lifelong process that is essential to a productive and enriched life SPAS’ success is due to its commitment to our students and excellence in academics Vision The vision for SPAS is to create a continuous path of education from kindergarten to college by applying data-driven decisions on learning to our American-style education system. The secondary program is the final step in our vision to bring your students a fully mapped education to students. Our secondary program is designed to ready students for the rigors of college by acclimating them to commonly used computer programs, providing literacy growth opportunities, and implementing a more mature schedule and rigor in classroom instruction. Mission SPAS focuses on the use of data-driven decision-making to guide students through their educational journey. Our mission is: Data-Driven - to use data from our standardized, diagnostic tests to show growth and progress for students, parents, and teachers to apply and support learning Student Development - to focus on student emotional growth, age-relevant maturity, respect, and self-control Global Education - to deliver American-based education that enables global-mindedness and growth English Instruction - to deliver all classes, assignments, and assessments in English College Counseling - to build relevant preparations and skills for a student’s final step into the university level Goals Social Emotional Growth in students through SEL classes Self-Regulated Behavior through learned routines, teacher support, and mentoring Globalization Education by emphasizing the use of the English Language in instruction Learning Various Cultures by exposure to diverse lessons and events planned throughout the year English Instruction that leads to a student's ability to solve complex problems in English Friendship between students through safe and supportive learning environments Teamwork between parents, students, and the school through meaningful communication.