Welcome to RISE Gangdong!
Join us at RISE Gangdong, where creativity and interaction are at the heart of every lesson! We empower young learners with an American curriculum that makes English learning an exciting adventure through hands-on activities. Our curriculum, recognized by a team of Harvard professors for its innovative content, environment, and approach, incorporates materials from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. We believe in nurturing curiosity, creativity, and confidence while supporting intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. Each lesson offers students the opportunity to laugh, learn, and grow. Our campus is directly managed by RISE headquarters, handling school operations, visa processing, recruitment, and onboarding, ensuring dedicated support from our team.
Principal of RISE Gangdong
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RISE Gangdong - Inspiring Young Minds through Play
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CEO
Joshua Park
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Established Year
2022
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School Type
Language Academy
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Operations
Private (Franchise)
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Student Type
Kindergarten,
Elementary
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Class Size
Max of 12
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Student-Teacher
Ratio
6 : 1
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Medium
of Instruction
English
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Religious
Affiliation
None
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Our Curriculum and Programs
Our programs at RISE for kindergarten (ages 5-7) and elementary students (ages 8-13) center around an American play-based curriculum that combines language, cognitive, and social-emotional learning. Through fun, hands-on activities and a mix of print and digital media, we create immersive and interactive classrooms that foster a love of learning. This approach allows children to experience English not just as a language, but as a culture.
Throughout the year, we host fun events like Children's Day and celebrate holidays through themed events, including Halloween, Christmas, and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving).
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In RISE K, we promote language development, critical thinking, and creative expression by balancing academic lessons with playful, hands-on activities designed to enhance students’ speaking, reading, writing, listening, and leadership skills.
| Teaching Structure |
Native teachers are expected to deliver lessons with the support of a Korean bilingual teaching assistant. Assistants help manage the class and talk with parents. |
| Lesson Planning |
Teachers follow a set curriculum with pre-made lesson plans. Teachers are given lesson plans a week prior and are expected to prepare for classes. |
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| In RISE Quest for Self-Discovery (QSD), we focus on developing the 4Cs—communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creative thinking—through fun activities like storytelling, group presentations, and story writing.
Foundation Program (FP): For beginners learning the basics of English.
Exploration Program (EP): For RISE K graduates, follows the American curriculum.
Values Program (VP): Focus on American literature.
| Teaching Structure |
Native teachers are expected to deliver lessons with the support of a Korean bilingual teaching assistant. Assistants help manage the class and talk with parents. |
| Lesson Planning |
Teachers follow a set curriculum with pre-made lesson plans. Teachers are given lesson plans a week prior and are expected to prepare for classes |
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Grading & Reporting:
- Teachers are expected to grade student assignments, provide feedback, and track progress.
| Daily |
Review & mark student assignments, including vocab tests. |
| Weekly |
Write weekly comments for each student. |
| Monthly |
Grade and provide feedback on monthly exams, essays, and presentations. |
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Quarterly
(3M)
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Grade SR (iPad, test reading level through Renaissance Learning) and paper tests to prepare for TOEFL (listening, reading, vocab, grammar, and writing)
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| Semester |
Write student reports at the end of each semester (2x a year). |
Non-teaching Duties:
- Beyond the classroom, teachers also are expected to:
- Lead after-school programs (2:50PM - 6PM).
- Lead themed events planned by our team (i.e. Market Day, Planting Day, Halloween, Christmas, etc.).
- Supervise students during mealtimes (lunch, snack time)
- Assist students with bathroom breaks (kindergarten, if needed)
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences (twice in a year)
- Participate in field trips and school events
- Bus loading and send-off
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Our Facilities
At RISE Gangdong, our campus features colorful, playful spaces that inspire creativity in young learners. Classrooms are equipped with smart boards for interactive learning, and our playrooms offer a dedicated space for fun and play.
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Employment
Work Environment & Teacher Expectations
Teachers are the foundation of our excellence. At RISE Gangdong, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, welcoming both seasoned professionals and passionate newcomers to teaching. Teachers are expected to be energetic, passionate, and enthusiastic about working with young learners, bringing creativity and adaptability to our play-based activities. New teachers complete a day of online training followed by on-site training, covering teaching methodologies, classroom management, and cultural sensitivity.
Reasons to Work at RISE Gangdong
- Support and Guidance from Headquarters Offices: RISE provides comprehensive support, including guidance through the hiring, visa process, training, onboarding, and housing assistance, with our team always ready to help teachers manage any obstacles they may face.
- Comprehensive Curriculum and Resources: Teachers receive fully developed curriculum frameworks and all necessary teaching materials, including worksheets, handouts, and other resources, eliminating the need for prep work. With the support of a Korean assistant to help manage the students, teachers can focus on engaging with young learners through play.
- Healthy Work-Life Balance: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with structured hours, generous vacation time, and ample breaks.
- Fun, Modern Teaching Facility: Our facilities are vibrant, dynamic spaces designed to encourage active play and creativity, equipped with resources that help teachers create an engaging learning environment.
- Culture of Collaboration and Growth: At RISE, we offer experienced teachers the opportunity to actively contribute to R&D, providing meaningful compensation and professional growth opportunities.
Key Considerations
- Our campus is located in a populated industrial area, within a 3-minute walk from Gubeundari Station, and is known as an academic district.
- Since our students consist primarily of new, young learners, teachers should make students feel comfortable by being friendly and encouraging open communication.
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