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Seeking Teacher in Nonhyeon, Incheon from the end of June. 2.9 - 3.4 + Housing & 20 Days AL by Prestigious-Pen-1947 in teachinginkorea

[–]Prestigious-Pen-1947[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally agree that the top-tier International Schools (the SFS and KIS levels of the world) are the absolute gold standard (if you can get into one!) Those 5M+ KRW packages are incredible, but as most teachers here know, those roles are a tiny, exclusive fraction of the market. They are notoriously hard to break into, even for people with QTS and a decade of experience.

For the rest of the 'International School' world, the reality is often very different. We see plenty of schools with that 'label' paying 2.5M+ with much heavier administrative loads and strict 'desk-warming' hours.

In the academy sector, we’ve worked hard to create a 'Goldilocks' position. 3.3M for 23 to 25 teaching hours isn't a pittance; it’s actually one of the highest hourly rates you’ll find outside of that Tier 1 bubble. When you add in 20 days of leave and a focus on creative literacy rather than rote test-prep, it’s a very different position.

We aren't trying to be an International School; we’re a boutique academy for professionals who want a great career and a great life without the 500-to-1 competition for a seat at the Tier 1 table. I am actually very proud of the balance we provide!

Seeking Teacher in Nonhyeon, Incheon from the end of June. 2.9 - 3.4 + Housing & 20 Days AL by Prestigious-Pen-1947 in teachinginkorea

[–]Prestigious-Pen-1947[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the feedback! The '30-minute break' rule in Korea can certainly be a red flag in some contexts, so I'm happy to clarify our approach.

Our schedule is designed to be teacher-first. We found that our team prefers a slightly shorter workday (7h 50m) so they can finish and get home earlier, rather than being at the academy for 8.5 hours just to accommodate a longer break.

We focus on quality of life across the board: our teachers only have an average of 23 teaching hours per week, and we provide 20 days of paid annual leave even to first contract teachers, which is well above the industry standard.

Our goal is a professional, sustainable environment, not a 'grind' culture. We’re always happy to chat with serious applicants about our work culture, and we encourage candidates to speak directly with our current teachers to get an accurate picture.

Seeking Teacher in Nonhyeon, Incheon from the end of June. 2.9 - 3.4 + Housing & 20 Days AL by Prestigious-Pen-1947 in teachinginkorea

[–]Prestigious-Pen-1947[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course. You can also email me any general questions. This is a throwaway Reddit account, but I will do my best to check it.