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 and experienced administrator, or aspiring administrator, to fill the role of an Academic Director for the 2023-2024 school year on our Seocho campus.  The role begins on August 14th, 2023. 

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 letters of recommendation from former or current employers will have the strongest consideration.

What does it mean to be a leader 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 standards for education: Common Core, NGSS, AERO, etc. 

Responsibilities Overview

• Teacher Supervision
• Hiring and Teacher Evaluation
• Technology Usage
• Parent Communication 
• School Communication
• Lesson Plan Review
• Student Discipline
• Achievement Tracking
• PLC Leadership

Requirements

• Native English Speaker

• Minimum of 2 years of administration experience

• Major Education, administrative leadership, curriculum design, education leadership, etc.
• Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution 
• Holds or is eligible for the E-2 visa with USA, CAN, UK, AUS, NZ, IRE, or SA citizenship
• F-visa holders
• Apostilled Diploma and Criminal Background Check
• Must be physically and mentally healthy

Working Conditions

  • Number of Vacancies: 1
  • Starting Date: August 14, 2023 (First day of Teacher Orientation) 
  • Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:40 A.M. - 4:40 P.M.
  • Contract Length: 1 year
  • Student Level: Elementary School

  • Teacher Training: 2 weeks of onboarding and in-service training which includes prep time and team building

  • Professional Development: In-house PDs up to three times a year, stipends available for out-sourced PDs and degrees

  • Mentorship: Our School Principal is an active mentor for our staff and will provide mentoring for your degree/certificate program