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| ¡ßWelcome to POLY School¡ß
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| Mission Statement |
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| To create an environment to help all children to be the best that they can be |
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| The POLY School has a mission to provide students with the tools they require to help them become responsible, capable and creative life-long learners by: |
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| ¢º Developing communication skill and an appreciation for the arts |
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| ¢º Promoting of cooperation, self-discipline, integrity, initiative, and perseverance |
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| ¢º Providing opportunities for problem solving, risk-taking, and leadership development |
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| ¢º Encouraging students to be the best that they can be |
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| POLY students are special, and so we provide a special curriculum in a special environment both within and without the classroom. |
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| ¡ßPOLY Program¡ß
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| ¢Á Preschool |
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| ¡í Preschool Introduction |
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| The POLY Returnee program was designed to help students who have lived or studied abroad to continue their English education in an environment as similar to their
classrooms abroad as possible, while also addressing the reality that they are now living in an society where English is not the first language.
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| Our goal is to not only help these students maintain their original English level, but also push them to develop better reading, grammar, and writing skills. These students will progress through a curriculum that is the same as that they would have in any US or Canadian classroom, though more intensive to combat the threat of losing their natural skills in a non- English environment. |
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| ¡í Preschool Curriculum |
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| The Preschool curriculum has a theme each day; it is part of a bigger weekly theme (Main theme). Each week the key concepts, activities, positive action, and even the songs and chants are centered on the weekly themes. The POLY Preschool curriculum focuses not only on developing academic skills, but also on the preschoolers' physical skills, artistry, and social behavior |
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| ¢Á Kindergarten |
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| ¡í Kindergarten Introduction |
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| Kindergarten begins where Preschool leaves off. |
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| The first few weeks of Kindergarten is largely a review of what was done throughout the Preschool program. However, there are some differences that the
students will notice right away. Unlike Preschool, Kindergarten curriculum is almost entirely based on texts.
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| They no longer have Sharing time, Activities, or a structured Library time. Students will need help staying focused. Classroom management and gentle discipline will be needed during this transition period. Gradually, students will become accustomed to the new routine and adjust to their new expectations. By the time students reach Kindergarten, a certain level of language proficiency and behavior should be expected. |
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| Students should already be familiar with POLY School rules of behavior, and with certain areas of our curriculum. For example, the phonics book used in Kindergarten is a continuation of the text they used in Preschool. Computers and Gym should already be routine for them, although we should be expecting more from them now. These areas should be more challenging, but remain fun. As for behavior, students should always follow POLY School rules, such as speaking English and not running. They should be able to communicate their needs and concerns without hesitation. Kindergarten students will go on to our Special Grade 1 and Grade 2 classes where they will not only study a Returnee curriculum, but they will also study additional subjects to help them catch up with their actual Returnee counterparts. You are also preparing your students, most of whom have had their first educational experience at POLY, to enter public school after completing the Kindergarten year. |
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| ¡í Kindergarten Curriculum |
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| The Kindergarten curriculum is more serious than what you would find in an equivalent grade level in North America. Students study reading, phonics, science, and writing on a daily basis. In addition, they continue with the Computer and Gym classes they had and enjoyed in Preschool, though the games and activities are designed to hone their fine motor skills as well as foundation in English (through Edutainment programs). |
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| ¢Á Returnee |
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| ¡í Kindergarten Introduction |
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| The POLY Returnee program was designed to help students who have lived or
studied abroad to continue their English education in an environment as
similar to their classrooms abroad as possible, while also addressing the reality
that they are now living in an society where English is not the first
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| language. Our goal is to not only help these students maintain their original English level, but also push them to develop better reading, grammar, and writing skills. These students will progress through a curriculum that is the same as that they would have in any US or Canadian classroom, though more intensive to combat the threat of losing their natural skills in a non- English environment. |
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| ¢Á Gifted & Talented |
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¡í Non-Returnee (GT-Gifted
and Talented)
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| The Gifted and Talented program - so called because of the high proficiency level of students who are accepted into our program - was designed to help students who
plan to study abroad one day or wish to obtain an English proficiency as near to fluent for their age as possible. Our GT students take
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| on a curriculum that is only a semester behind Returnee students in the same Korean grade level. The curriculum in this program is focused on developing the skills Returnee students acquired naturally, while offering them a Western - style education. |
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| ¢Á IBT TOEFL |
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Unlike previous versions of TOEFL which focused on impractical areas of English, the new iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) tests focus on the effective communication. |
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| Students study speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Previous TOEFL tests were taught very well by Korean teachers in their own language, and students did well because they could understand the |
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| grammar and testing concepts the teacher explained to them. However, the iBT requires teachers who understand English beyond the mechanics down to all the nuances of tone, inflection, and slang which are acquired naturally through living in a culture. The skill of POLY teachers combined with their life experience makes them ideal iBT TOEFL teachers. |
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| ¡ßWorking Condition¡ß |
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| ---Depends on the branches. |
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| Locations: Gangnam, Mokdong, Joongkye, Mapo, Dongdaemun, Ilsan, Bucheon, Bundang, Incheon, Daejeon, Daegu and 11 other branches throughout Korea |
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| Teaching Hours (30 hours a week) |
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Morning-Afternoon Schedule
9:00 to 7:30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday (with lunch time)
9:00 to 6:40 Tuesday, Thursday (with lunch time)
•9:50 to 1:30 Preschool/Kindergarten
•1:30 to 3:00 Afternoon Preparation Time
•3:00 to 7:30 Elementary School |
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Afternoon-Evening Schedule
1:00 to 9:00 Monday to Friday
•1:00 to 3:00 Afternoon Preparation Time
•3:00 to 9:00 Elementary and Middle School
Teaching Level: Kindergarten to Elementary
Salary: 2.25~2.8 million won( depend on teaching hour and qualification)
Foreign Coworkers: 8~15
Benefits: Full benefits (air ticket, single housing, medical insurance, end of contract bonus and visa sponsor, paid vacation) |
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¢º Housing |
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| Non-shared furnished housing is provided for all teachers. Housing will include a bed, a TV, a refrigerator, a washing machine, a stove, an air conditioner, and phone service. Internet service can also be arranged, though setup fees will be deferred to the teacher in the event that the service does not already exist at the location. |
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¢º Flights |
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| - For teachers hired in the US or Canada, one-way flights will be provided from any major North American airport to Korea. After completing a one-year contract, a one-way flight will be arranged back to the teacher's city of origin. |
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| - For teachers hired in Korea, a one-way flight to a major North American airport will be provided upon completion of a one-year contract. |
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¢º Other |
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| In addition to the salary, housing, and flights, teachers will also receive a contract completion bonus or severance after one year. They will also be eligible to petition for their pension refund from the Korean pension board before departing the country. |
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| All institutes are required by law to provide National Insurance for all teachers. Though 50% of this will be deducted from your monthly pay as a premium, POLY will also contribute 50%. You will receive the same coverage as a Korean national. |
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| Public School Opportunities |
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| Public school opportunities for native speaker English teachers exist across the Korean Peninsula. Elementary, Middle and High Schools are looking for teachers excited to share their language and culture with students. Korea has a number of metropolitan, mid-sized and rural areas, each with their own pace, personality and cultural offerings. |
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| SMOE (Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education) |
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Teach English in Seoul
The Largest City and Capital of South Korea
(1.8~2.7mil won; Start February, 2010) |
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| GEPIK (Gyeonggi English Program in Korea) |
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Teach English in Gyeonggi
Vast Province Dotted with Many Attractions
(2.0~2.3 mil won; Start February, 2010) |
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| EPIK (English Program in Korea) |
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Teach English in Busan
The Largest Coastal City
(1.8~2.65 mil won; February, 2010) |
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Teach English in Daegu
A Developed Urban Area
(1.9~2.75 mil won; February, 2010) |
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Teach English in Daejeon
The City with the Highest Quality of Life
(1.9~2.75 mil won; February, 2010) |
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Teach English in Gangwon
An Area in Great Harmony with Nature
(2.1~2.85 mil won; February, 2010) |
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Teach English in Gyeongbuk
A Peaceful and Historical City
(2.1~2.85 mil won; February, 2010) |
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Teach English in Chungbuk
Ski Resort & Natural Rest Area
(2.1~2.65 mil won; February, 2010) |
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Teach English in Incheon
A Costal City with a Mixture of Cultures
(1.8~2.65 mil won; February, 2010) |
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Teach English in Gwangju
Hub City of the Southwestern Region
(1.9~2.75 mil won; February, 2010) |
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Teach English in Jeju
Beautiful & Peaceful Island
(2.0~2.75 mil won; February, 2010) |
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Teach English in Gyeongnam
Mild Climate; In Harmony with Nature & People
2.1~2.65 mil won, February, 2010 |
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Teach English in Jeollabukdo
Real Korean Culture and Food
(2.2~2.85 mil won; February, 2010) |
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Teach English in Ulsan
Upscale Center of Modern Industry
(1.9~2.75 mil won; February, 2010) |
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