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Korea International School Jeju is located on an island renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, high standard of living, and unique local culture.

At KIS Jeju we believe in positive change through dialogue and design. Every day, we use mind-opening tools and teaching to serve emerging bilingual students, because unprecedented times call for unprecedented learners. As South Korea’s first public-private boarding school, we offer students in Northeast Asia expanded access to a challenging American curriculum (using AERO-based standards, English Language Learning, Understanding by Design® and Advanced Placement® courses) with an emphasis on character education. We are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the South Korean Ministry of Education.

With well-resourced classrooms and facilities, strong support for professional development, supportive teams, and an innovative boarding program, we ensure that our students grow academically while developing complex social-emotional and intercultural skills. Our learning community includes 138 academic faculty and 12 dedicated boarding staff serving over nine hundred students from Junior Kindergarten to grade 12.

We seek educators who :

Apply best practices as part of their everyday teaching and learning, with a focus on student engagement and language acquisition.

Develop trusting relationships with students beyond the classroom through extra curricular programs, with an awareness of social-emotional learning, intercultural dynamics, and our boarding school environment.

Collaborate effectively on teams by promoting a spirit of inquiry and presuming positive intentions.

Approach their work with a growth mindset, and encourage this across our community.

Bring our mission and vision to life with a student-centered approach to learning and instruction.

Please note that due to a high volume of applicants, we do not accept applications by email; please review the application process below. 

Our Application Process

1. Review our Commitment to Child Protection. KIS Jeju is committed to promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all faculty, staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment towards child protection and safeguarding. All candidates must undergo an extensive criminal background and reference check prior to employment and arrival in Jeju. 

2. Ensure you meet our minimum qualifications using the table below.

3. If you meet all qualifications, then we encourage to continue your application through either the Schrole recruitment platform; or, the Search Associates recruitment platform.

 

 

Teacher Licence or Certification Education Experience
Minimum Qualifications Current Teaching Licence or Certification.

YBM recognizes professional qualifications from the United States; United Kingdom; Canada; Australia, and New Zealand only.

Middle School and High School candidates will need to be certified in the specified subject area of the vacancy. 		A bachelor degree from a university located in the United States; United Kingdom; Canada; Australia, or New Zealand. Two years of full-time teaching experience at an accredited English speaking international school, or a public, private or charter school in the United States; United Kingdom; Canada; Australia or New Zealand.

Valid Accreditation Agencies
MSA-CESS / NEASC / NCA / NWAC / SACS / WASC / CIS
Preferred Qualifications
(in addition to the minimum qualifications) 		Teaching Licence or Certification is conferred from a traditional brick-and-mortar university.

Candidates possess additional endorsements in ELL, Special Needs, Technology Integration, etc. 		Middle School and High School candidates possess degrees in the specified subject area of the vacancy.

Candidates will possess a higher educational qualification, such as a Master’s degree or Doctorate, in their subject area, teaching and learning or educational leadership. 		At least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience.

Candidates will have experience with sports and/or extracurricular activities coaching; student clubs; advisory groups; accreditation processes; and/or leadership of a grade level and/or department team.

Korea International School Jeju is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. KIS Jeju will consider all qualified candidates in accordance with applicable immigration laws of the Republic of Korea.