MYP Korean Language Teacher

The MYP Korean Language Teacher builds students’ Korean language skills across Grades 6–10 by implementing the Middle Years Programme within the Korean National Curriculum. Responsible for a written, taught, and assessed curriculum aligned with the MYP, the Teacher creates a class environment that inspires learning and personal growth. Working closely with the Head of Korean Department, the Middle School/Senior School Principal, the Middle School and Senior School Deputy Principals, the MYP Coordinator, Instructional Leaders, and Interns, the Teacher builds a caring rapport with students.

• Teaching & Learning: Implement the Middle Years Programme within the Korean National Curriculum, ensuring the written, taught, and assessed curriculum aligns with MYP expectations and that differentiation for student learning needs is built into planning.

• Learning Environment: Create a class environment that inspires and supports learning and personal growth. Motivate students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for further education, in accordance with each student’s ability.

• Collaboration & Curriculum: In collaboration with department members and the grade level team, develop course outlines, unit plans, and lesson plans that integrate all aspects of the MYP, with a focus on inquiry-based learning and vertical articulation, and embed service learning.

• Assessment & Reporting: Monitor, assess, and report on student work and progress in line with MYP policies and school guidelines. Use student attainment and progress data to inform planning, and communicate through report cards and parent-teacher interviews.

• Student Well-being & Advisory: Take responsibility for an Advisory group and deliver Advisory lessons planned by the Head of Pastoral Programming, supported by a Grade Level Coordinator.

• Community & Relationships: Establish effective rapport with students and good relationships with culturally diverse parents, faculty, and staff, showing respect for and willingness to learn about our host country and its inhabitants.

• Co-Curricular Contribution: Participate in co-curricular programming, including Week Without Walls and CASE (Creativity, Activity, Service, Enrichment).

• Professional Practice: Demonstrate the Qualities of Effective Teachers (Stronge, 2018) in professional knowledge, planning, delivery, assessment, learning environment, and professionalism. Engage in professional learning and reflective practice.

• Share and champion the School’s mission, vision, and core values of Care, Collaboration, and Excellence.

• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to achieving academic goals.

• Work independently with little direct supervision and as a collaborative member of a team.

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Apply effective multitasking and time management skills.

• Uphold a strict commitment to child protection, safeguarding, and student welfare standards.

• Experience with and knowledge of the IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme

Full visa sponsorship and legal work authorization processing provided by the school for the successful candidate and eligible dependents legally employable in the Republic of Korea. Applicants are responsible for paperwork costs outside of Korea (e.g., apostille and legalization processes).