Middle School Maths Teacher (MYP)
Jeju Island, South Korea
Start Date: August 2024
Region: Far East and South East Asia
School Curriculum: IB
The School
This school opened in 2012 on the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jeju Island, South Korea. It shares the mission, and vision, and builds upon the strong traditions of its sister school in Toronto, which was founded in 1903. As an IB World School, it offers the Diploma, Middle Years, and Primary Years programs. The strength of the IB programs, combined with the school's commitment to empowering students, makes this a truly remarkable place to work.
From JK Prep to Grade 12, students share their learning and living in a state-of-the-art world-class facility that embodies and encourages the value for intellectual inquiry, collaboration, effective communication, and strength of character.
The School's award-winning campus is surrounded by natural beauty and culture. The intentional design of the campus embodies the school's ethos and provides a landscape for learning where the environment reflects the integration of structure and landscape. The school's facilities include an Olympic-sized pool and ice rink, fitness center, tennis courts, golf green, and fields. Eight fully outfitted science labs and 4 spacious art studios are housed in the STEM-V Centre with design studios and adjacent breakout spaces. The state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre includes a 370-seat theatre, spacious studios, practice rooms, TV and recording studios, and a Black Box theatre.
The School Campus is a 40-minute drive from Jeju City and is located within the Global Education City development along with three other international schools. There are a number of small commercial districts within the GEC and residents enjoy living within an active expat community.
Living and Working on Jeju Island
One of the nine provinces of South Korea, Jeju Island is known for its natural beauty and miles of seashore. A popular vacation destination, the island welcomes over 10 million visitors annually. Much of the island is a designated national park and attracts many looking to explore its natural attractions and hike its dormant volcano. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the 700 square miles of the island features extensive hiking and riding trails, as well as "the finest lava tube system of caves anywhere." The island is a unique and beautiful place to work and live. At once rural and somewhat remote, Jeju is a 50-minute flight from Seoul and other major Asian cities. The air route from Seoul to Jeju is the most frequently traveled domestic route, bringing many visitors and a busy island economy for its half-million residents.
Role:
The ideal candidate will have experience teaching science at the MYP level. Candidates should be comfortable teaching a range of sciences at the grade 6-8 level, including biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. Candidates should also be experienced in incorporating practical laboratory activities into units of instruction and analysing data using spreadsheets. The ability to support second language learners is a key skill for the teacher of this course.
A Head of Department role may be available for a candidate with the right experience and skills. Please highlight to your Teachanywhere consultant if you wish to be considered.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
- Current, relevant teaching certification/licensure
- Minimum 3 years of relevant teaching experience
- Experience with and knowledge of the MYP is preferred
- Experience working in an English as an Additional Language environment and knowledge of EAL practices and resources
- Experience in and knowledge of Standards-Based Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Knowledge of relevant technology and ability to work in a one-to-one laptop environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently with little direct supervision and as part of a team
- Demonstrated strong work ethic to achieve academic goal
- Effective multitasking and time management skills
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive Salary from $40,000 US to $69,000 USD depending on experience. Teachers will find they are able to save a good portion of their salary
- Accommodation - A fully-furnished apartment is provided by the school
- Annual return flights to home-of-record for employee and approved dependents.
- Medical coverage for employee and approved accompanying dependents
- Tuition support for dependent children
- Use of school facilities for fitness and leisure activities.
- Free lunch on school days provided by school cafeteria.
- MacBook and other teaching tools provided by the school.
About us
'Teach the world, live the dream!'
Teachanywhere was launched in 2004 to assist teachers of all levels and backgrounds find their ideal role in their dream location. We were one of the first companies to search the world for teaching opportunities while acknowledging that it's not always easy to settle in a new country. Combining Teachanywhere's size, expertise, and local knowledge we are able to advise teachers where in the world they are most likely to thrive professionally and as a person. The benefits of working with Randstad and Teachanywhere include:
- Exclusive roles
- CV support
- Interview preparation
- Contract review
- A dedicated consultant guiding you through the whole process including relocation and associated administration
- Tailored career advice
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What next
If you wish to be considered, please apply online. If successful, a teachanywhere consultant will be in touch and will be happy to furnish you with more information on the process of registration and interviewing. We look forward to hearing from you!