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 Middle School Social Studies Teacher for upcoming openings in the 2025-2027 school year! 

The initial contract for this role begins on July 24th, 2025 and ends on August 14th, 2027. 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.

• Candidates who provide recent letters of recommendation from former or current employers will have the strongest consideration
• Candidate must be available starting August 11th, but we are also strongly considering candidates who want to start during our summer program as well
• All candidates must have an understanding of Social-Emotional Learning and a holistic view of students
This position will work in conjunction with the SPAS disciplinary system - we are looking for educators with a firm understanding of positive behavior systems and their classroom implementation

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. 

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

Requirements

• Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Education or degrees related to education
• Hold an F-4 or other F visa with USA, CAN, UK, AUS, NZ, IRE, or SA citizenship. or Korean citizenship
• Apostilled Diploma, Criminal Background Check, and work-related documents
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in education at international programs or other school settings

• 3 letters of recommendation - one must be your most recent/current employer

Working Conditions

• Student Age: Middle School
• Starting Date: July 24th, 2025
• Ending Date: August 14th, 2027
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:40 A.M. - 4:40 P.M. (-4:50 P.M. once a week for staff meetings)
• Workplace Language: English

Reports To:

School Principal, Vice Principal, Dean of Students, Curriculum Coordinator

The social studies department of SPAS Ansan is growing rapidly, and to meet the needs of the students’ abilities, and to provide a full range of social studies offerings, SPAS is seeking dynamic social studies teachers to join our team. The SPAS Ansan social studies offerings range from general Grade 6 social studies to Grade 8. A well-qualified candidate will have experience with related electives in their education and/or their teaching experience; a strong candidate will have experience at both the middle school and high school level. We are looking forward to hearing from interested candidates about this role!