Lower Elementary ELL Teacher - Ansan

Saint Paul American Scholars (SPAS) is an expanding K-12 educational institution dedicated to nurturing responsible citizenship and preparing students for higher education. Our mission encompasses teaching essential ethical values such as courage, compassion, integrity, justice, truth, reason, fairness, respect, and honesty alongside core academic subjects.

A thriving school environment is defined by effective instruction from teachers and active learning from students. This necessitates a safe atmosphere for everyone at SPAS, focusing on citizenship and the fair application of rules throughout the Saint Paul Scholars community. We believe that parental involvement is crucial in the educational journey, and parents must be engaged and accountable for their children's academic and behavioral outcomes.

At SPAS, we seek educators who see themselves as more than just teachers. We are looking for individuals who are genuinely invested in discovering additional ways to assist struggling students, challenge high achievers, and understand the reasons behind students' performance levels. The dedication of our educators stems from their commitment to fostering not just survival, but thriving among students. Collaborating with fellow educators and stakeholders to bolster student success is essential.

Educators recognize that their role extends beyond merely assigning, collecting, and assessing work. If you share this perspective, we eagerly await your application.

Contract Duration: 1-year, with the possibility of renewal for a 2-year term

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Renewal contingent upon successful evaluation and mutual consent.

The initial contract for this position will commence in June 2026 and conclude in August 2027. This initial contract serves as the candidate’s probation period and may be extended based on a successful evaluation.

SPAS prefers to conduct in-person interviews for this position and will only reach out to candidates who possess either F-Visa status in South Korea or hold Korean Citizenship. Interviews will begin as applications are received, taking place virtually via GoogleMeet with the School Principal and General Manager, or ideally, in person. The position will be closed once filled.

This opportunity is for the role of Lower ELL Teacher at our Ansan Campus.

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Working Hours: 7:40 AM - 4:40 PM

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Staff Meetings: Once a week until 4:50 PM

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Weekly Student Interaction: 25 hours

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Class Instruction: 20 hours

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ASAs & Lunch Supervision: Included in Contact Hours

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Regular Collaboration: Participation in grade-level PLCs and alignment PLCs

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Contract Duration: 1 year

Standards: Common Core ELA

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The core standards of SPAS are utilized to evaluate students through a Standards-Based Grading system.

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The ELL role involves teaching classes that facilitate English language acquisition for lower elementary students in Grades 1-3.

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Weekly lesson planning and updates in the Learning Management System (LMS) are required.

Reporting To:

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Vice Principal, Dean of Students, Counselor

Homeroom teachers at SPAS are partnered with a grade-level colleague and engage regularly in PLCs to share insights, co-plan, and collaborate on lesson design. Candidates for this position are expected to proactively communicate with parents via email, demonstrate strong organizational skills for lesson planning and record-keeping, and maintain an effective system of student management that addresses both positive and negative behaviors in the classroom.