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Uchon English Immersion Elementary School in Seoul seeks a qualified 1st or 2nd Grade Teacher and a qualified 4th or 5th Grade Teacher; 4 new Kinder positions too!

Posted By: Uchon Elementary School <uchon.immersiondirector@yahoo.com>
Date: Saturday, 7 November 2009, at 11:20 a.m.

We have had tremendous response to our growth again this year and wish to thank all applicants thus far. We are winding down our in-country search in the Elementary school and expanding our search for additional Kinder/PreK teachers

Uchon Kindergarten/PreK is adding 4 new sections for 2010 as we look for creative and energetic recent graduates and outgoing teachers of any English speaking nationality to become part of our growth in classes for students from ages 5-7. Our Kinder/PreK focus is similar to the Elementary School in that children receive instruction from both a Korean and a Foreign teacher

We are continuing to accept resumes/CVs from qualified applicants in Korea/Asia and are turning our search to qualified TEFL/TESOL and Elementary/Middle School endorsed Canadian or US applicants for the Elementary School and now Kindergarten/PreK.

Located in North Central Seoul on Line 4 of the subway system at stop #419 between HyeWa and Sung Shin, Uchon is a truly unique and Organic opportunity growing to 27 Foreign Teachers in the two programs for 2010.

Classes begin in both programs on March 1, 2010 and new teacher orientation will take place the week prior or on Saturdays before the start of the new school year.

Uchon Elementary and Kindergarten/PreK are special opportunities for language educators to be involved in an organic situation that allows for unique professional growth and experience.

In the Elementary, first year salary range is between 2.2 and 2.5 Million Won per month, based upon certifications and education levels and a salary schedule for each year to reflect each year of service to the school; Contracts of 1 or 2 years are available to provide job security; about 9 weeks of paid vacation and all Korean Holidays; no OT classes, The work day is 8:20-4:35; Classes are from 8:50-3:30 M-T-Th-F, 8:50-1:30 on Wed; an average of 2 preps/planning periods each day; students go to Specialist classes.

"Content" classes reinforce language skills as all teachers are English Language specialists first teaching Phonics during Science, writing during Social Studies, limited multiple choice assessment, verbal interaction, etc.

In the Kindergarten/PreK, the salary is 2.4 million Won per month; 1 month of paid vacation and all Korean National Holidays, no OT classes, work day is 8:20-5:00; Classes are from 9:45-2:00 Tuesday and Thursday; 9:45-3:00 M-W-F.

Kindergarten classes are creative Whole Language based. with emphasis on participation, demonstration via music, song, drama, art, science, and book classes in Phonics, reading skills, beginning writing, and Alphabet. Creative teachers who expand the daily experiences of the students are essential and a "must". Kinder/PreK seeks Teachers who will make learning fun and active.

Both Programs require teachers with flexibility, patience, energy, Cultural awareness, professionalism in the work-place, awareness of custodial care responsibilities and those duties for students, no medical limitations, and above all else: a love of nurturing early learners in EFL.

Actual structured English teaching time in the Kindergarten is 120 minutes per day, and 3 after-school classes per week. When not teaching English teachers support the Korean teacher and vice-versa.

In the Elementary Immersion (IP) teachers are co-homeroom teachers with their Korean partner teacher. Each homeroom class has 24-28 students. The class is divided in into an "A" and "B" group with 12-14 students in each group. When "A" group is receiving Korean curriculum, "B" group is with Foreign Teacher receiving their English curriculum. Each day teachers exchange groups. Content classes are: Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Math.

Employees in both Programs are provided:
• A bonus of one month salary at the end of the contract
• National Health Insurance split 50/50 with the school.
• A private, studio apartment near the school with an additional 100,000 Won toward utilities each month or a 600,000 Won per month housing allowance
• 750,000 Won travel stipend in the first year
• Relocation allowance for new employees
• Airport pick-up and assistance if moving into Uchon Housing
• Assistance in Quality of Life issues related to living in a foreign country
• Sick Days with a value added buyback opportunity
• Compassionate Leave for family emergencies

Monthly payroll deductions are for taxes, insurance, and a monthly pension contribution (which is matched by the school).

There are 2-4 School functions each year that may be on Saturdays; one week of Parent Teacher Conferences that may be after 5pm each term, 4-6 staff dinners.

Additional details for both programs:
• Less than 30 instructional blocks (with class periods of 40 minutes) per week.
• Students go to Specialist teachers for music, art, computer, Bible, violin, PE, etc.
• No weekends, overtime, or evening teaching requirements
• A Western Director as your Supervisor
• An Employee Handbook
• Team Lesson Planning in each Grade level
• Cooperation/Communication between Korean and Western teachers
• Access and interaction with parents

Phone interviews and campus visits for those in Korea are already ongoing. Teachers living outside of Korea should note the best time/days to contact via phone call.

Uchon will complete the hiring in November. All positions begin March 1, 2010. New teachers should arrive 5 days prior to the start of school for Orientation.

If you are looking for your last school in Korea, stability to have a workplace to call home for several years, meet the requirements, and would like to work as part of a team of both foreign teachers and Korean teachers, please contact us with all the supporting information which follows.

VISA status, a resume/CV, scanned diploma, Grade preference, a letter describing why this job is appealing, and a photo/scanned ARC/or Passport pic for your file.
Responses to the job without these items will not be returned.

At this time the Uchon Elementary can only accept candidates who are US or Canadian citizens. Uchon Kinder/PreK welcomes applications from citizens of all native English speaking countries. There are opportunities for F4 candidates. We have F2 and F5 teachers on staff.

For Elementary teachers in order to receive the E2 work VISA: a background check must be completed from a US State (not Local) Police Department.

For Canadians an RCMP check including Vulnerable Sector Screening.

US applicants must have the background check Apostilled by the State Department Secretary of State Office

Uchon is the most organic, progressive, and fastest growing school in Seoul. We don’t necessarily want to be the biggest, but we are determined to be the best!

If this opportunity sounds appealing to you and you'd like to know more please reply with the the needed information.

Thank you for your interest!
Michael J. Spence

www.uchon.es.kr
uchon.immersiondirector@yahoo.com
Immersion Program Director
English Curriculum Coordinator
Uchon Elementary School
609 Donam-2-Dong
SeoungBuk-Gu
Seoul, Korea 136-062

office - 82-2-929-1670~4, ext. 71
fax - 82-2-925-4486
home - 82-2-953-3222
cell - 82-010-6540-3226

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