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 a Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year for our location in Hwaseong.  The role begins on Aug 10, 2026. 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.  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.  
 

What does it mean to be a leader at SPAS?

• Believing in the connection of 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 Overview

• Student Counseling
• PTC/Intervention Meetings
• Positive Behavior Program

• New Student Intake
• Student Attendance Management
• ASAs, school events, and Summer Camp
• Planning and Leading Events

Requirements
 

• Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution 
• Hold an F-4 or other F visa with USA, CAN, UK, AUS, NZ, IRE, or SA citizenship or Korean citizenship
• Apostilled Diploma and Criminal Background Check
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience

• Major: Education, Psychology, Adolescent Education, Education Psychology or Sociology

Working Conditions

• Teaching Age: Elementary, Middle, and High School
• Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:40 A.M. - 4:40 P.M.
• Workplace Language: English 

• 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