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. 

Roles and Responsibilities

The initial contract for this role begins on January 8th and ends on August 14th for renewal following a successful evaluation. 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.

Teacher Leadership & Mentorship
• Applicants with teaching experience are preferred
Scheduling Experience
• Designing, creating, and checking student and teacher schedules
In-depth, hands on experience with Online LMS
• SPAS will designate the school's LMS for implementation at Ansan
AP School/American-Based Curriculum/Standards Familiarity
• SPAS is a PreAP/AP school
Energy and Enthusiasm
• SPAS is looking for energetic candidates with previous experience in administration - candidates with no previous school operation experience will not be considered for this role
Data-Minded
• Candidates who have utilized educational data in decision making are preferred (MAP/SR/AR/WIDA etc.)
Professional Degree
• We are considering only candidates with administrative degrees/masters degrees in education
Strong Background & Proven Track Record
• We are only accepting candidates who can provide 3 letters of recommendation from former and their current employers
Holistic Student Focus
• All candidates must support Social-Emotional Learning and a holistic view of students

This role reports directly to and is supervised by the School Principal & General Manager which include mentorship, 1:1 meetings, and direct feedback. A strong Principal candidate will be detailed oriented, have both long-range and short-range planning abilities, excellent public speaking skills, familiarity with structures needed for administrative and educational support in mid-sized schools, and have experience with new projects and new initiatives in previous roles. 

Role Requirements
• Visa/Status: F visa holders or Korean Citizens
• Apostilled Diploma and Criminal Background Check (if applicable)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in administration or other academic leadership roles
• Masters Degree or higher in Education, Education Leadership, or degrees related to curriculum

Working Conditions
• Student Age: Elementary School
• Starting Date: January 8th, 2025
• Ending Date: August 14th, 2025
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:40 A.M. - 4:40 P.M.
• Workplace Language: English 

What You Need to Prepare Before Applying
• A letter of instruction (preferred) specific to the role & to outline the strengths of your candidacy
• 3 letters of recommendation - one must be your most recent/current employer
• Reference checks will be conducted during the recruitment and interview process