G5 Homeroom Teacher - Gwanggyo

Saint Paul American Scholars (SPAS) is a growing K-12 school district focused on nurturing responsible citizenship and equipping students for higher education. Our mission centers on imparting crucial ethical values such as courage, compassion, integrity, justice, truth, reason, fairness, respect, and honesty alongside essential academic subjects.

A thriving school environment is characterized by high-quality instruction from teachers and impactful learning experiences for students. To facilitate this, SPAS is committed to establishing a safe environment for all members of the community, with a strong emphasis on citizenship and equitable rule enforcement. We acknowledge the vital role that parents play in education and their influence on their children’s academic achievements and behavior.

At SPAS, we are in search of educators who view their roles as more than just teaching. The ideal candidates will be those who are dedicated to understanding how to assist students who face challenges, how to further motivate high-achieving students, and the reasons behind students’ performance levels. Their commitment arises from a genuine desire to see students not only succeed but truly thrive. Our educators are enthusiastic about collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to promote student success.

We believe that education goes beyond merely assigning, collecting, and grading work. If you resonate with this philosophy, we encourage you to apply via the WhatSchool platform.

Contract Term

1-year, with a possibility of renewal for an additional 2 years

• Renewal subject to satisfactory evaluation and mutual agreement.

The initial contract for this position will start in June 2026 and end in August 2027. This first term is part of the candidate's probationary period and can be renewed based on a favorable review.

Interview Process

SPAS prefers to conduct in-person interviews for this role and will only contact candidates with either F-Visa status in South Korea or Korean Citizenship. We will begin the interview process as applications are received, either virtually on GoogleMeet with the School Principal and General Manager, or, preferably, in person. The position will be closed once filled.

Position Details

This opening is for a G5 Homeroom Teacher at our Gwanggyo Campus.

• Work Hours: 7:40 AM - 4:40 PM
• Once a week: Extended to 4:50 PM for Staff Meetings
• Weekly Student Interaction: 25 hours
• Class Instruction: 20 hours
• After School Activities & Lunch Duties: Incorporated into Contact Hours
• Regular Collaboration: Involvement in grade-level PLCs and alignment PLCs
• Contract Duration: 1 year

Standards

• Common Core ELA, NGSS, AERO Social Studies, Common Core Mathematics
• SPAS utilizes core standards to assess students through a Standards-Based Grading system
• The G5 role encompasses teaching Math, Science or ELA, and Social Studies—subject allocation will be decided upon hiring

Responsibilities

• Leading Homeroom Morning Meetings
• Conducting SEL Check-Ins
• Managing Closing Circles
• Preparation of weekly lesson plans and updates to the Learning Management System (LMS)

Reports To

• Vice Principal
• Dean of Students
• Counselor

Homeroom teachers at SPAS work alongside a grade-level partner and engage regularly in PLCs to share insights, co-plan, and create lessons. Candidates for this role should be proactive in communicating with parents via email, exhibit strong organizational skills in lesson planning and record-keeping, and implement an effective classroom management system that addresses both positive reinforcement and corrective actions.