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 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 a qualified professional to fill the role of a Secondary Math Teacher for upcoming openings in the 2024-2025 school year!  This position will mainly fill the needs we have for middle school math, but some lower high school math will also be included the teacher's weekly routine. 

The role begins on November 18th, 2024 or sooner and ends on August 14th, 2025. We will be starting interviews as we receive candidates either virtually, on GoogleMeet, with the School Principal and General Manager, or, preferably, in person. We will close the position once it is filled.

Responsibilities

• Follow the format and expectations provided by SPAS to create a syllabus, unit plans, rubrics, and weekly lesson plans for students
• Plan regular and consistent homework assignments and provide feedback/corrections
• Create tests and projects to measure and ensure student learning
• 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

What does it mean to be a teacher at SPAS?

• Believing in the connection between 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 requires an individual to be organized, a relationship-builder, a team leader, a team player, and knowledgeable about US-style education. 

Requirements

• Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution 
• Hold an F-4 or other F visa with USA, CAN, UK, AUS, NZ, IRE, or SA citizenship or Korean citizenship
• Apostilled Diploma and Criminal Background Check
• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• Major: Math Education, Secondary Education, etc. 

Working Conditions

• Student Age: Middle and High School
• Starting Date: November 18th, 2024
• Ending Date: August 14th, 2025
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:40 A.M. - 4:40 P.M.
• Workplace Language: English 

Reporting System

This role reports directly to and is supervised by the school’s Vice Principal

The mathematics department of SPAS Bundang is growing rapidly, and to meet the needs of the students’ abilities, and to provide a full range of math offerings, SPAS is seeking dynamic math teachers to join our team. The SPAS Bundang math offerings range from general Grade 6 math to AP Calculus. A well- qualified candidate will have experience with higher level math in their education and/or their teaching experience; a strong candidate will have experience in AP education in previous positions. We are looking forward to hearing from interested candidates about this role!