Kis recruitment catalog (revised)

2018/19 TEACHER RECRUITMENT C ATA L O G Korea International School

To inspire students with a passion for learning and to cultivate the competence, self-assurance, initiative, and creativity necessary for success in the global community.

Design Your Future

Korea International School 2018 - 2019 Calendar August

July 2018 Su Mon Tue Wed Thur 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 31

Fri 6 13 20 27

Sat 7 14 21 28

1-6 New Faculty Orientation

7-10 Full Faculty Orientation

10 New Student Orientation 13 First Day of School 15 Liberation Day

No School for Students/Teacher PD

January 2019 Su Mon Tue Wed Thur 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31

Fri 4 11 18 25

Sat 5 12 19 26

Su Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28

Sat 2 9 16 23

21 ES Back To School Night

22 MS/HS Back To School Night 23 SC Back To School Night

August 2018 Su Mon Tue Wed 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29

Thur 2 9 16 23 30

Fri 3 10 17 24 31

Sat 4 11 18 25

September 24-28 Chuseok Break October

3 Foundation Day

No School for Students/Teacher PD

9 Hangeul Day

February 2019

No School for Students/Teacher PD

November

September 2018 Su Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri 2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

Sat 1 8 15 22 29

1-2 ES/MS/HS Parent Teacher Conferences Half Day for Students

12 ES Trimester 2 Begins

22 Half Day for Thanksgiving 23 Thanksgiving Break

December

20 Half Day for Winter Break

March 2019 Su Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 31

Sat 2 9 16 23 30

21-31 Winter Break

October 2018 Su Mon 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

Tue Wed Thur 2 3 4 9 10 11 16 17 18 23 24 25 30 31

Fri 5 12 19 26

Sat 6 13 20 27

January

1-13 Winter Break

14 Semester 2 Begins

February

4-6 Lunar Break

April 2019 Su Mon 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

Tue Wed Thur 2 3 4 9 10 11 16 17 18 23 24 25 30

Fri 5 12 19 26

Sat 6 13 20 27

March

1 Movement Day

November 2018 Su Mon Tue Wed Thur 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29

May 2019

No School for Students/Teacher PD

Fri 2 9 16 23 30

Sat 3 10 17 24

11 ES Trimester 3 Begins

28-29 ES/MS/HS Parent Teacher Conferences Half Day for Students

April

1-5 Spring Break

Su Mon Tue Wed 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29

Thur 2 9 16 23 30

Fri 3 10 17 24 31

Sat 4 11 18 25

May

1 Labor Day

December 2018 Su Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri 2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

Sat 1 8 15 22 29

June 2019

No School for Students/Teacher PD

6 Children’s Day

12 Buddha’s Birthday

13 Student Day Off (Buddha’s Birthday) No School for Students/Teacher PD

23 HS Awards

24 HS Graduation

Su Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri 2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

June

New Faculty Orientation Full Faculty Orientation Start of Semester/Quarter/Trimester Open House Holidays Teacher PD Day

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6 Memorial Day

No School for Students/Teacher PD

13 Last Student Day

Half Day for Students

14 Last Teacher Day

Semester 1 85 Days Semester 2 96 Days Total School Days 181 Days

Sat 1 8 15 22 29

ABOUT US

Korea International School KIS is a premier Pre-K to Grade 12 school boasting a rigorous North American curriculum. As a high-performing college preparatory school, we deliver a comprehensive education in humanities, world languages, engineering, arts, math, and science using both traditional and innovative teaching practices, applied learning opportunities, and a global perspective.

KIS opened its doors in 1999 with a handful of students in grades K-5. Today, our school boasts two campuses in the Seoul area, a sister school on Jeju island, and alumni who are studying at prestigious universities and working around the world.

True to the principles of our founding, we prepare today’s students for the global challenges of tomorrow through applied learning. KIS is a place where students discover personal talents and strengths through challenging academic coursework, a variety of clubs, off-campus experiences, and by leading and serving others. These experiences foster the development of critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration skills. These abilities are the hallmark of a 21st century education. We aim to prepare KIS students for future success by giving them the skillset they need to excel in jobs that are yet to be created.

Our Core Values

Global Citizenship

Integrity

ing of world cultures, communities, and perspec-

ethical, fair, honest, and responsible citizens.

By developing an appreciation and understand-

By educating our school community to become

tivces.

Adaptability

Empowerment

es that promote success and the ability to see

and skills to real-world situations fostering con-

change in a positive light.

fidence, leadership, and responsible risk-taking.

By providing a variety of challenging experienc-

By providing opportunities to apply knowledge

Balance in Life

By nurturing physical, social-emotional, creative, and intellectual wellness leading to healthy self-actualization.

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“I think KIS is a great school because of the sense of community.

On the inside, we are all very proud of our school.”

Juliet (Finland) - Grade 12

DISCOVER YOUR SEOUL

The moment you are hired you are part of the KIS community, welcomed by current faculty via email. “Send questions!” your new colleague will type. During your first year in Korea, keep asking questions! The KIS community is a wealth of practical and cultural knowledge.

Make a routine of nearby places like a favorite noodle shop or cafe but explore other neighborhoods too. Seoul has layers of character: traditional blocks tucked next to design districts, international streets and high rises.

Food matters! Traditional Korean food is rice, noodles, soups, kimchi, vegetables, fish and barbeque.

Local markets and small grocers provide most of your groceries. Department stores feature import and specialty foods and many teachers use iHerb to order goods not found on shelves here Time outdoors is valued here. Well maintained paths run along rivers and through parks. Playgrounds are a part of city planning, easy to find.

Teachers here bike, run, practice yoga, hike, ski and play team sports.

The KIS social calendar is phenomenal! The Social Committee organizes cultural events in and around Seoul, and other clubs and annual events offer

Public transportation is accessible and quickly

teachers a chance to get together outside of the

learned. Walking and biking paths make it easy to

school day. Take a day trip to Nami Island, spend

be a pedestrian. KIS provides reliable bussing to

a night playing trivia, and celebrate Thanksgiving in

and from school.

the mountains.

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KIS has two elementary campuses. Seoul campus, housed

experience of strong academics, quality extracurriculars

at the original KIS location, has a small student body and

and activities. KIS students develop confidence as problem

staff that continues to grow its sense of community, co-

solvers, decision makers, critical and creative thinkers. KIS

operation and compassion. Pangyo campus is housed at a

students are challenged and supported through differenti-

purpose built facility where elementary students and staff

ated learning. KIS students prepare for the continued rigor

learn and work alongside middle and high school peers

of middle and high school. More, KIS students learn the fun

and colleagues. KIS has roots of traditional North Amer-

of learning as they apply their knowledge to real questions

ican educational philosophy, aiming to provide a round

and problems.

“In my class I get to learn in a group which makes learning fun because I get to do it with my friends. If you’re stuck, your friends can help you and I can help my friends.”

Grant (USA) - Grade 4

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Our Teachers Matter Here KIS elementary teachers commit to their students’ personal

opportunities. KIS teachers collaborate, take initiative, and

and academic success. Teachers are given time to manage

demonstrate knowledge of their content areas and best

planning, parent contact and professional development.

practices. KIS teachers are valued by administration, par-

KIS teachers provide a variety of learning experiences, in-

ents and students.

cluding transdisciplinary units and project based learning, to ensure students have diverse learning and assessment

One thing I love about teaching in the elementary school at KIS Pangyo is the ability to introduce small children to new activities and sports. Getting them excited about learning how to do something they have never tried is so rewarding!

Sally, Grade 3 Teacher

As a parent, I really enjoy having my kids in the elementary. I get to see them around campus and I know they’re happy. I also know they’re receiving a great education. As a teacher, I appreciate our small class sizes and the time we have to plan well.

Mike, Junior Kindergarten Teacher

Extracurricular Activities

Applied Learning

Friendship

KIS offers sports and clubs throughout the year for pre-K through grade five students. Sports include soccer, basketball, cross country, swimming and cheerleading; seasons often conclude with a multi-school jamboree. After school clubs provide a number of options such as stop motion animation, forest free play, coding club and drumming. The PTO is an active part of the KIS community and routinely organize special days or activities for elementary students.

Applied learning is an integral part of KIS curriculum. At each grade level, students are asked to make sense of what they are learning by making connections to their own world. Makerspaces and design labs on campus also give students the chance to test classroom learning. For example, grade four students learning about natural disasters design and test structural prototypes to see what it might take to survive a blizzard, tsunami or volcano.

Because KIS is diverse and growing, friendship matters. House Teams, composed of students from each grade level, bring a diverse group of students together to play and learn, along the way practicing collaboration and cooperation. Conversations about respectful and caring behavior equate to students who understand the value of including others, accepting differences and being kind.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL The KIS middle school community recognizes the chal-

KIS middle school centers on five core values - global citi-

lenge and fun of students’ middle years. This compassion

zenship, integrity, adaptability, balance in life, and empow-

translates to a commitment to provide a variety of learn-

erment - developed through a full academic and extracur-

ing opportunities and environments that support the com-

ricular program. KIS middle school pioneered Experiential

prehensive education of each student. Our teachers are

Education, a program that is now schoolwide. At the middle

invited to develop transdisciplinary units and implement

school level, students participate in single day and over-

problem-based learning to connect content to students’ re-

night EE trips packed with activities like ropes courses and

al-world interests.

kayaking designed to boost students’ sense of community and self.

Makers In The Middle KIS students practice the Stanford Design Thinking Model. Innovative courses such as robotics and engineering use the makerspace and other design labs to solve real-world problems. Teachers and students enjoy good resources and immediate applicability of their learning and skills.

Unlock Your Passion...

KIS offers a variety of fine and performing arts electives including drama, stagecraft, band, orchestra, choir, 2D/ 3D art and creative writing. Students are able to register for multiple fine and performing arts subject areas to enhance their middle school education. Teachers recognize that students’ new passions may lead to a lifelong art. KIS encourages and supports art on campus.

Culture of Care The student advisory program occurs within the school day three times per week. These sessions focus on building community, developing quality study habits, and teaching valuable leadership skills. The relationships established in an advisory group support individual students throughout the academic year.

The practical skills developed carry into high school.

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“I feel like KIS is a big community. Here, it feels like you actually connect with everyone: teachers and students. It has been easy to make friends here. Even though they had friends from elementary school, they welcomed me and that felt really nice.”

Atrin (Iran) - Grade 8

Our Teachers Matter Here KIS middle school teachers choose to continue the collab-

and fun of working with students who are learning more

orative spirit of the elementary school. Core teachers have

of their own interests. Because resources are abundant,

a guaranteed block of time in the school day to meet as a

teachers are able to help students self-direct or extend

group to plan transdisciplinary units, address the needs of

their learning. The energy of the middle school comes from

each grade level, and participate in shared professional de-

teachers who are learners too.

velopment. KIS middle school teachers enjoy the challenge

What I love about KIS MS is I have incredible resources, workspace and freedom to build the class I’ve always wanted to teach. My students create robots, 3D print projects, and build from their own blueprints.

Mike, Design Teacher I like that we are really here for each other whether on campus or off. Any time of day or night, a co-worker is willing to help. Living abroad, having a local support system is important.

Sharon, Science Teacher

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“KIS gives [you] so many opportunities; it is up to the students to grasp them, to take them and to maximize their potential.�

Matthew (USA) - Grade 11

HIGH SCHOOL KIS high school prepares students for lifelong learning by

Building on elementary and middle school foundations, KIS

offering a stimulating curriculum of arts, mathematics, sci-

encourages independent thinking in an environment that

ences, social studies, English, world languages, and physical

recognizes the necessity of interdependence. Experiential

education as well as over twenty AP classes, including Cap-

Education trips and a great selection of extracurriculars

stone Seminar and Research. Small class sizes and advisory

and activities create community at KIS.

groups allow for personalized attention at each grade level.

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Supporting Autonomy

Preparing Citizens

College Counseling

KIS provides a safe environment for students to practice a range of the full independence they will soon have.

Autonomous blocks are built into each student schedule, giving students the chance to manage their time and pursuits on campus. Students take initiative to create performances, presentations and programs. Students negotiate the limits of their abilities and find support from faculty and fellow students.

KIS desires to send forward students who live from a sense of security and compassion. Throughout the high school years, students learn about political, economical and social issues around the world. The aim is to recognize needs as well. To engender civic responsibility, KIS offers service volunteer opportunities such as teaching English to a variety of age groups, working with disabled persons, and caring for shelter animals - with an emphasis on sustainable, authentic and relationship-centered service.

Beginning in grade nine, students attend in workshops and forums establishing the importance of pursuing education after high school graduation. The KIS college counseling department works closely with students and their parents throughout the college application process and supports teachers as they write recommendation letters.

Our Teachers Matter Here At the high school, KIS teachers enjoy freedom to design

body means teachers can trust the learning process to

coursework that best fits their students. Supported by

continue beyond the class block. KIS teachers are encour-

administration, teachers are encouraged to take creative

aged to continue their professional learning through ses-

risks. Working with a motivated and self-directed student

sions offered locally or around the world.

Our students are great! They are motivated to do well which makes teaching fun. I truly enjoy going to work everyday. Also, our administration is supportive. Students and teachers are able to take risks and try new things.

Tricia, HS Math

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2018-19 SALARY TABLE The salary conversion in the table below is based upon an exchange rate of 1 USD to 1,000 KRW. Actual monetary exchange fluctuate daily. Please check the web to determine today’s current exchange rate.

Grade 12 is the maximum salary grade for newly hired faculty.

Upon Completion of Contract Grade

Salary Paid In USD

Salary Paid In KRW (over 10 months)

Total Salary (in USD)

Yearly Increment In USD

National Pension

Severance Payment

Salary + Retirement

0

$33,260

₩11,000,000.00

$44,260

-

$1,992

$3,687

$49,939

1

$33,860

₩11,000,000.00

$44,860

$600

$2,019

$3,737

$50,616

2

$34,460

₩11,000,000.00

$45,460

$600

$2,046

$3,787

$51,293

3

$35,160

₩11,000,000.00

$46,160

$700

$2,070

$3,845

$52,075

4

$35,860

₩11,000,000.00

$46,860

$700

$2,070

$3,903

$52,833

5

$36,560

₩11,000,000.00

$47,560

$700

$2,070

$3,962

$53,592

6

$37,360

₩11,000,000.00

$48,360

$800

$2,070

$4,028

$54,458

7

$38,160

₩11,000,000.00

$49,160

$800

$2,070

$4,095

$55,325

8

$38,960

₩11,000,000.00

$49,960

$800

$2,070

$4,162

$56,192

9

$39,760

₩11,000,000.00

$50,760

$800

$2,070

$4,228

$57,058

10

$40,560

₩11,000,000.00

$51,560

$800

$2,070

$4,295

$57,925

11

$41,360

₩11,000,000.00

$52,360

$800

$2,070

$4,362

$58,792

12

$42,160

₩11,000,000.00

$53,160

$800

$2,070

$4,428

$59,658

13

$42,960

₩11,000,000.00

$53,960

$800

$2,070

$4,495

$60,525

14

$43,760

₩11,000,000.00

$54,760

$800

$2,070

$4,562

$61,392

15

$44,660

₩11,000,000.00

$55,660

$900

$2,070

$4,636

$62,366

16

$45,560

₩11,000,000.00

$56,560

$900

$2,070

$4,711

$63,341

17

$46,460

₩11,000,000.00

$57,460

$900

$2,070

$4,786

$64,316

18

$47,460

₩11,000,000.00

$58,460

$1,000

$2,070

$4,870

$65,400

19

$48,460

₩11,000,000.00

$59,460

$1,000

$2,070

$4,953

$66,483

20

$49,460

₩11,000,000.00

$60,460

$1,000

$2,070

$5,036

$67,566

21

$50,460

₩11,000,000.00

$61,460

$1,000

$2,070

$5,120

$68,650

22

$51,460

₩11,000,000.00

$62,460

$1,000

$2,070

$5,203

$69,733

23

$52,560

₩11,000,000.00

$63,560

$1,100

$2,070

$5,295

$70,925

24

$53,660

₩11,000,000.00

$64,660

$1,100

$2,070

$5,386

$72,116

25

$54,760

₩11,000,000.00

$65,760

$1,100

$2,070

$5,478

$73,308

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2018-19 BENEFITS PACKAGE

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HOUSING KIS teachers are housed in eight areas near the Pangyo

utensils. All housing areas are near grocers and restau-

campus. Apartments are clean with working fixtures

rants to make your first days in Korea easy. Through-

and are furnished with essential bedroom, living and

out your time at KIS, apartment maintenance needs are

dining furniture. Upon arrival, your apartment is also

handled by our Faculty Support Team. Below are three

stocked with basic linens, grocery staples and kitchen

sample areas where most teachers are housed.

Single Teachers Highrise apartment buildings are closest to campus.

The apartment design is simple but quality, featuring white walls and hardwood flooring. The apartment building includes a fitness center. Stepping out the front door you see a subway station and across the streets is access to the river walk. Nearby is a cafe street for easy takeaway or relaxed dining.

Teaching Couples These apartment complexes are near a spacious park but also have two of their own playgrounds. Apartments have a logical layout with great windows for natural light. Woomi is part of a comfortable neighborhood, easy walking distance to the subway station, community library and a main street with with restaurants, coffee shops, doctors, pharmacies, kids cafes, and grocers.

Teaching Families This group of apartment buildings are near to river walk access. Apartments may be decorated differently but are in good repair; each space offers a surprising amount of storage and versatility. There are three playgrounds within the complex and multiple outdoor spaces to walk or rest. Wonderful cafes, restaurants and bakeries are a five or ten minute walk away.

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Contact Information www.kis.kr

Michelle Quirin, School Director & High School Principal Email:mquirin@kis.or.kr Patrick Rich, Assistant School Director Email:prich@kis.or.kr James Slaid, Middle School Principal Email:jslaid@kis.or.kr Danielle Rich, Elementary School Principal Email:drick@kis.or.or Justin O’Connor, Seoul Campus Principal Email:joconnor@kis.or.kr