This year, we launched an interdisciplinary project based learning for our Middle School (MS). We need a Grade 8 MS Science and Humanities Teacher to join our team. You will be working with two other 'CORE' teachers who teach MYP English/Math and MYP Design and will also collaborate with MS MYP Visual Arts and MYP Media Arts Teachers.
Summary of Assignment
Teach Gr 8 Science/Humanities (80%)
Homeroom (each day)
Electives (areas of interest - not necessarily academic) (20%)
The majority of the role is teaching Grade 8 Science and Humanities. 'Core time' which includes Math/Science/English/Humanities/Design with some input from Visual and Media Arts is scheduled throughout the morning in a collaborative team format. MS Core Teachers are also asked to meet with homerooms each day and teach one elective each afternoon (approximately 1 hour).
If you are interested in interdisciplinary learning in a project based learning framework and have a heart to help cultivate internationally minded learners who lead in purposeful change, this position is for you!
Thank you for your interest in TCIS!
Specific responsibilities are outlined in the TCIS Personnel Policy.
We look forward to receiving your application. Please note that TCIS will be off for Christmas break from December 20, 2024 through January 8, 2025. If you apply during the break, we will respond as soon as we return.
Benefits
Number of Contract Days
TCIS issues a 12-month contract. Professional Responsibilities must be fulfilled by designated dates throughout the year, including up to the contract termination date. The academic year for new/returning employees consists of 180 instructional days and 10 teacher workdays (10 additional workdays for administrators and IB Coordinators, and 5 additional workdays for Counselors).
Holidays & Annual Leave: 5 days of spring, 14 days of winter, Thanksgiving day, Easter, extra holidays during Lunar and Chuseok break, and 40 days of summer vacation (Calendar schedule varies every year and is determined via Head of School Advisory Committee.) are designated as a substitute holiday and annual leave in lieu of a Korean public holiday and annual leave.
Taxes
The salary will be paid in fixed amounts of USD and KRW and will not be affected by monthly currency exchange rates. Korean National Pension contribution and local income tax (varies, around 6 - 10%) will be deducted from the salary every month.
Savings Potential
Severance: The employer provides an annual severance payment equivalent to approximately 10% of the annual salary (in both USD and KRW), which will be paid upon the completion of the final contract at TCIS.
Accommodation
Housing is provided for the Overseas Direct Hired employee(Korean E-7 Visa holder). Employer will select an apartment with the size based on the housing policy at the school campus or close to school.
Flights/Transport
TCIS covers one-way airfare from the employee's home of record to Korea for full-time Overseas Direct Hired (Korean E-7 Visa holder) employees. For those with an ongoing contract for the next school year, TCIS provides annual summer round-trip airfare between Korea and the home of record. Upon completion of employment, TCIS covers the one-way airfare back to the employee’s home of record. These benefits also apply to dependent children.
Utilities
Housing is provided for the Overseas Direct Hired employee. Housing deposit/Maintenance/Utilities: The cost of the housing deposit, monthly maintenance service, and utilities will be provided and paid by the school.
Furniture
Housing is provided for the Overseas Direct Hired employee(Korean E-7 Visa holder). The housing includes basic furniture, such as living room set, bed(s), dresser, dining table and chairs, range, refrigerator, microwave, and washer. Normal housing maintenance and repair are provided at school expense.
Moving Allowance
TCIS provides $1000 per employee and $200 per minor child moving allowance for the Overseas Direct Hired employee(Korean E-7 Visa holder). Any passport, visa expenses, postal, or extra home furnishing expenses are paid from this allowance. Pre-approved other expenses beyond this allowance may be submitted for reimbursement with an itemized list. An identical departing relocation allowance is given to employees who complete their contract; this is for approved shipping-related expenses only.
Dependent Opportunities
TCIS provides full tuition and fees for dependent children attending TCIS (up to 2 children for a single faculty family, up to 3 children for the faculty couples). An infant/toddler care support for full-time employees’ children who are too young to attend school during the working day.
Medical
TCIS provides a comprehensive medical plan provided by the Worldwide Insurance for the Overseas Direct Hire and his or her children and the Korean National Health Insurance Service for the Local Direct Hire. TCIS will contribute 100% to this plan.
Disability
Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance: TCIS contributes 100% to industrial accident compensation insurance to compensate workers for their work-related accidents.
Other
Meals: Lunch is provided for all faculty and faculty children when the cafeteria is in operation.
Retirement
Korean National Pension Support: Employer will match mandatory employee monthly contributions (4.5%) to the Korean National Pension Plan. According to South Korean law, all pension contributions are submitted directly to and held by the Korean government. Upon the conclusion of an employee's time in the Republic of Korea (ROK), the employee may apply directly to the Korean government to receive the entire pension amount.
Bonus
Contract Renewal Bonus: Should the employee be offered and accept a renewal contract beyond completion of the contract, a renewal bonus will be paid as follows in the month the renewal contract signed, in net amount.
Attendance Bonus: All full-time classroom teachers completing a full academic year of service without any absences are eligible to receive a $750 Attendance Bonus at the end of the school year.
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