Seoul International School was founded in 1973. SIS is a co-educational, college preparatory day school serving students from grades Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
SIS has over 1100 students representing 24 nationalities with the largest percentage being Korean-Americans. Class sizes are relatively small. SIS has over 100 certified and trained staff members from many countries.
Mission and Philosophy
SIS provides an outstanding international educational program that enables students to develop their academic, physical, personal and social potentials to the fullest. Students at SIS are inspired and guided to become responsible global citizens and lifelong learners.
Facilities
SIS has excellent facilities that provide a comfortable and safe environment for students and staff. These facilities include: air-conditioned classrooms, 2 libraries, a school auditorium, tennis court, 5 computer labs, science labs, band and choir rooms, a five lane indoor heated pool, a weights and gymnastics room, 2 gyms, outdoor play areas, and a school cafeteria.
Curriculum
Seoul International School has a challenging US standards-based curriculum. Like most international schools, students study core courses at the elementary level with a homeroom teacher and have specialist teachers for classes like art, computers, music, library and PE. The Middle School and the High School are similarly organized following the US model. The Middle School has the “Week Without Walls” program. The High School offers AP courses.
Extra-curricular Activities
SIS has a complete activities program with a wide range of offerings. These take place after school and on Saturdays. Some of the activities are: music, student council, Habitat for Humanity, National Honor Society, debate, drama, dance, and sports like soccer, basketball, swimming, volleyball and more.
Technology
SIS has 5 computer labs and continually upgrades the IT facilities. All classrooms are equipped with networked PCs.
Professional Development
SIS offers teachers a professional development allowance and strongly encourages them to keep up with the latest in educational research and best practices.
Employment
The minimum requirements for teacher candidates are: Teaching certification, two years full time experience, knowledge and familiarity with American curriculum, experience working in an international school and experience and willingness to participate in extra-curricular activities. Teachers are initially hired for a two-year period. Contract extensions are for one or two years. The annual school year for teachers is 185 days.
SIS uses a salary system that has 13 steps. Teachers are placed on the system based on education and experience. Benefits include: Korean taxes paid by the school, relocation allowance, stipends for extra duty, professional development allowance, book allowance, mailing allowance, summer allowance for returning teachers, contract renewal bonus, reimbursement of unused leave days, moving expenses at the end of contract, free tuition for dependents, retirement, housing, transportation to and from Seoul, medical, life and disability insurance, morale and sick leave, maternity leave and bereavement leave.
One of the reasons I like the SIS website is that they are very clear about what is required of teachers and what teachers receive. For teachers who use the Internet to search for potential schools, this is very helpful. Some (but not all) of the expectations for a teacher at SIS are: Expecting high standards from the students, helping students develop self-esteem, encouraging good behavior in the school and the classroom, being a positive member of the staff, demonstrating good work ethics and respect for others, recognizing different learning styles, maintaining positive communications with staff, parents and students, being a positive role model, learning about the language and culture of Korea, being a cooperative member of the staff and working on developing skills and knowledge about your teaching area.
Openings are listed online. SIS attends the major recruiting fairs. If you are still interested in a position at SIS, you should download and complete the application form and then email or fax it to the school at the following address:
Seoul International School
Human Resources Office
Songpa, P.O. Box 47
Seoul, Korea
138-600
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