School Principal - Ansan, Bundang Gwanggyo & Dongtan

Saint Paul American Scholars (SPAS) is a growing K-12 educational organization dedicated to nurturing responsible citizenship in its students and equipping them for higher education. This mission includes fostering essential ethical attributes such as courage, compassion, integrity, justice, truth, reason, fairness, respect, and honesty, in addition to providing a strong academic foundation.

A successful school environment is characterized by high-caliber instruction from educators and effective learning among students. This requires a safe atmosphere for everyone at SPAS, along with a firm commitment to citizenship and the fair enforcement of rules throughout the Saint Paul Scholars community. We acknowledge the vital role that parents play as educational partners, and their engagement and accountability for their children's academic success and behavior are crucial.

SPAS is looking to hire educators who view themselves as more than just teachers. At their core, these professionals are devoted to finding innovative ways to support struggling students, challenge high achievers, and comprehend the factors that affect student performance. Their commitment is rooted in a desire to ensure that students not only cope but genuinely thrive. These educators are enthusiastic about collaborating with their peers and community partners to improve student outcomes.

These individuals understand that education encompasses much more than merely assigning, collecting, and grading assignments. If you share this philosophy, we would love to hear from you.

Contract Term

1-year, renewable for a 3-year term

• Renewal is contingent upon successful evaluation and mutual agreement.

The initial contract for this position will begin in June 2026 and end in August 2027. This initial contract serves as part of the candidate’s probationary period and may be renewed based on a successful evaluation.

SPAS prefers to conduct in-person interviews for this role and will only contact candidates with either F-Visa status in South Korea or those who hold Korean Citizenship. Interviews will commence as applications are received and will take place virtually via Google Meet with the School Principal and General Manager or, ideally, in person. The position will be closed once filled.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in School Principal roles or equivalent positions
• Preference for candidates with experience managing multiple programs or campuses
• Experience overseeing programs across various grades and educational levels
• Familiarity with accreditation cycles
• Knowledge of Common Core, Next Generation Science, and Aero Standards
• A demonstrated history of academic leadership
• Proficiency in AP/PreAP, standards-based instructional planning and assessment, and utilizing data from TELL, MAP, WIDA for administrative and teacher training purposes
• Strong digital competencies and familiarity with Google platforms, Canva
• Confident proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Student Information Systems (SIS)
• Experience with PowerSchool is preferred

Reports To

General Manager and Head of School

Candidates

Saint Paul American Scholars is seeking a talented and enthusiastic school leader for the position of School Principal. In this role, you will oversee and coordinate three of our four campuses, playing a vital part in ensuring consistency, providing support, and driving continuous improvement of the program. Your weekly routine will involve rotating among campuses, interacting with diverse personalities and teacher teams, ensuring that each week offers fresh experiences and unique challenges. The satisfaction of this role is rooted in being part of an educational community that prioritizes care and growth, within a system eager to benefit from your contributions. Apply via the WhatSchool platform.