Swaton Seoul

Swaton Seoul

Company Type
School/Education
Academic Systems
AP Course Preparation, SAT Preparation, American Curriculum, College Preparatory Program, Advanced Mathematics, Computer Science
Location
Korea, Republic of

Swaton Seoul is a college-preparatory education institute offering English-medium academic programs for secondary students. Through rigorous instruction in literature, mathematics, computer science, and AP and SAT preparation, we help students strengthen subject mastery, critical thinking, and independent learning skills for successful progression to overseas universities.

Company Type
School/Education
Founded
2026
Number of Employees
1 - 10 employees
Vacancies
SCIENCE TEACHER RECRUITMENT

Job Details Visa Type E-2 Visa / F-Series Visa Education Level Bachelor's Degree or Higher Career Level Experienced English Native Job Type Full-time Industry Education > International School Student Type Secondary / High School Start Date August 18, 2026 Working Hours Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Work Location Assignment to either Daechi or Seocho Job Description Position Overview We invite applications for three distinct full-time teaching positions within our secondary-level science program. The successful candidates will each assume primary responsibility for one disciplinary area: Secondary Science, Chemistry, or Biology. All three appointments require strong subject-matter knowledge, sound instructional judgment, and the ability to deliver rigorous, inquiry-based instruction in an in an international school setting. Open Positions 1. Secondary Science Teacher Primary teaching assignment: General and/or Integrated Science at the secondary level 2. High School Chemistry Teacher Primary teaching assignment: High School Chemistry, including AP Chemistry 3. High School Biology Teacher Primary teaching assignment: High School Biology Shared Professional Responsibilities Design and deliver coherent, intellectually demanding courses aligned with the school curriculum and applicable academic standards. Develop syllabi, unit plans, lesson plans, assessments, laboratory activities, and instructional materials that demonstrate disciplinary depth and a clearly articulated progression of learning. Employ inquiry-based and student-centered instructional practices that promote scientific reasoning, problem-solving, and independent learning. Evaluate student performance with academic rigor and provide precise, timely feedback and targeted academic support where appropriate. Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction according to student needs. Differentiate instruction to support students with varying levels of readiness and academic achievement. Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and academically challenging classroom environment. Plan and supervise laboratory and practical activities in accordance with appropriate safety procedures. Maintain accurate records of attendance, achievement, assessment, and academic progress. Communicate professionally with students, families, colleagues, counselors, and administrators. Collaborate constructively with colleagues in curriculum review, assessment design, professional learning, and departmental initiatives. Participate in faculty meetings, parent conferences, school events, advisory responsibilities, extracurricular activities, and other assigned institutional responsibilities. Uphold academic integrity, safeguarding and child-protection standards, responsible technology use, and the professional expectations of the school. Required Qualifications - All Applicants Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in the relevant discipline or a closely related field. Demonstrated capacity to teach secondary-level learners in English with clarity, intellectual authority, and sound instructional judgment. Relevant secondary-level teaching experience in an international school, international program, private education institution, or comparably rigorous academic setting. Ability to design standards-aligned curriculum, assessments, and evidence-based academic support. Strong classroom management skills and the ability to establish a rigorous, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. Demonstrated commitment to student safeguarding, professional ethics, collaboration, and continued professional growth. Legal eligibility to work in the Republic of Korea under an E-2 or eligible F-series visa, and ability to satisfy applicable background-check requirements. Position-Specific Requirements 1. Secondary Science Teacher Degree in Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth or Environmental Science, Science Education, or a closely related scientific discipline. Demonstrated ability to teach General Science and/or Integrated Science at the secondary level. Broad command of foundational concepts across the physical, chemical, biological, and earth/environmental sciences. Ability to teach scientific concepts through inquiry, experimentation, quantitative reasoning, data analysis, modeling, and evidence-based explanation. Ability to design, supervise, and assess laboratory and practical investigations appropriate for secondary-level students. Ability to connect scientific concepts across disciplines and apply them to authentic and real-world contexts. Position-Specific Preferred Qualifications Prior experience teaching General Science, Integrated Science, or multiple secondary-level science disciplines. Experience with American, NGSS-aligned, AP, IB, Cambridge, or other internationally recognized science curricula. Experience teaching both middle and high school students. Experience with interdisciplinary STEM, project-based learning, or inquiry-based science instruction. Ability to teach more than one science discipline at the secondary level. 2. High School Chemistry Teacher Degree in Chemistry, Chemistry Education, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline. Advanced command of high school Chemistry and demonstrated ability to teach Chemistry through the Advanced Placement level. Strong subject knowledge across atomic structure, chemical bonding and molecular interactions, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermochemistry and thermodynamics, equilibrium, acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Ability to integrate conceptual understanding, quantitative problem-solving, scientific modeling, data analysis, and evidence-based reasoning into Chemistry instruction. Demonstrated ability to design, supervise, and assess laboratory investigations safely and effectively. Ability to prepare students systematically for the AP Chemistry examination, including multiple-choice and free-response questions, quantitative analysis, experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific argumentation. Position-Specific Preferred Qualifications Prior successful teaching experience in AP Chemistry. Demonstrated experience preparing students for the AP Chemistry examination. Familiarity with current College Board AP Chemistry course and assessment expectations. Experience teaching Honors Chemistry, IB Chemistry, A-Level Chemistry, or another advanced secondary-level Chemistry curriculum. Experience developing and supervising inquiry-based Chemistry laboratory investigations. AP Chemistry professional development or other recognized advanced Chemistry training. 3. High School Biology Teacher Degree in Biology, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, Biology Education, Biochemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline. Strong command of high school Biology, including cell and molecular biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, organismal biology, anatomy, and physiology. Ability to deliver rigorous Biology instruction emphasizing conceptual understanding, scientific inquiry, experimental evidence, data analysis, and scientific reasoning. Ability to design, supervise, and assess laboratory and inquiry-based investigations safely and effectively. Ability to develop standards-aligned curriculum, assessments, and instructional materials appropriate for secondary and high school Biology. Ability to support students in developing scientific literacy, independent inquiry, and evidence-based explanations. Position-Specific Preferred Qualifications Prior experience teaching secondary or high school Biology. Experience teaching AP Biology, IB Biology, A-Level Biology, Honors Biology, or another advanced secondary-level Biology curriculum. Experience designing and supervising Biology laboratory and inquiry-based investigations. Experience preparing students for advanced-course or external assessments. Advanced subject knowledge in genetics, molecular biology, physiology, ecology, or another life-science discipline. Ability to teach an additional secondary-level Science discipline. Preferred Qualifications - All Applicants Master's or doctoral degree in the relevant discipline, education, or a related field. Three or more years of successful instructional experience in a secondary-level academic setting. Recognized teaching certification or licensure from Korea, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or another established jurisdiction. Previous teaching experience in an international school. Experience with AP, IB, A-Level, Honors, or other advanced international curricula. Evidence of sustained professional learning, curriculum leadership, or contribution to departmental development. Experience contributing to advisory programs, extracurricular activities, clubs, competitions, or other aspects of school life. Demonstrated effectiveness working with students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Korea, Republic of
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Location

2F, GG Banpo Building, 6-3 Seochojungang-ro 31-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06593, Republic of Korea

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