The Child

The Child

Company Type
School/Education
Location
Korea, Republic of > Seoul-si > Gangnam-gu

 

 

THE CHILD Academy


THE CHILD Academy offers a warm, bilingual program that nurtures early literacy and independent thinking.

At THE CHILD Academy, children ages 4–7 naturally communicate in two languages while developing foundational literacy and critical thinking skills in a balanced bilingual environment.
Daily experiences expand into language, thinking, and self-expression, creating a meaningful and connected journey of growth for every child.
 


Bilingual Learning at THE CHILD

Built on a Dual Homeroom system led by both Korean teachers and native English-speaking teachers, children are naturally immersed in a bilingual environment throughout their daily routines.

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are not taught as isolated skills, but are developed organically through everyday experiences and meaningful interactions.

Children experience language not simply as a subject to study, but as a tool for thinking, expressing, and connecting with the world.

 

 

Duality

  • Balanced exposure to both everyday language and concept-based academic language.

 

Interaction

  • Natural interaction with native English-speaking teachers strengthens communication skills and confidence.

 

Sensitivity

  • A full-day bilingual environment nurtures language sensitivity and awareness.

 

Confidence

  • Children build confidence in expressing themselves and communicating in both languages.
     


Learning Through Inquiry

THE CHILD’s educational approach is inspired by the core philosophy of the IB-PYP framework, emphasizing concept-based and inquiry-based learning.

Children ask questions, investigate ideas, and connect concepts through meaningful exploration, developing deeper understanding and critical thinking skills.

 


IB-PYP Approach in Action
  • Project-based inquiry and exploration
  • Transdisciplinary theme-based learning
  • Development of critical thinking through experiments, observation, and discussion
  • Expanding and applying concepts through real-life contexts

 



By exploring questions that begin with their own curiosity, children learn to construct meaning independently and grow into confident inquirers who think creatively and critically.
 

 

 


Literacy Program: “The Joy of Reading”

THE CHILD’s literacy and reading program centers on the joy of reading while fostering deep comprehension and expressive ability.

Children naturally expand their literacy skills through experiences such as:

  • Exploring a wide variety of English and Korean picture books
  • Pre-reading activities that build vocabulary, background knowledge, and comprehension
  • During-reading activities that revisit key sentences, events, and emotions
  • Post-reading extensions through discussion, art, and writing
  • Story-based thematic projects that deepen understanding

Through this process, children develop not only reading skills, but also critical thinking, creativity, and self-expression.

 

Age 4: Experience

A stage where imagination and role play help expressive abilities flourish.
Through storytelling, music, and rhythm activities, children naturally expand their speaking and listening skills.








Age 5: Explore & Inquire

A time when deeper inquiry begins.
Children ask questions, experiment, discuss ideas, and develop stronger thinking skills.
As they organize and share their understanding in two languages, their confidence continues to grow.

 



Age 6: Expand & Connect

Children begin expressing and organizing their thoughts through writing and recording ideas.
By connecting broader concepts such as nature, culture, and science to their own experiences, they naturally move from understanding to organizing and expressing ideas in both languages.

 









Age 7: Elaborate

A stage where children clearly express their own ideas through creative writing, presentations, and completed projects.
They learn to understand and explain more complex concepts while confidently sharing ideas they have created themselves.

 

 

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The Child Hiring Homeroom Teachers

1. Role and Responsibilities You will be a homeroom teacher for our Kindergarten students. Follow the premade curriculum, but also use your creativity and imagination to make the classes more fun and enjoyable for the students. You will be responsible for the following: • Teach phonics, pronunciation, and basic reading and writing skills • Follow the curriculum and lesson plans to teach the kindergarten students • Add your own activities to help students learn better • Meet learning goals and track student improvement • Attend meetings, workshops, and special events required by the institute • Actively engage students in the learning process • Recognize the needs of individual students and the entire group 2. Candidate Qualifications All candidates must; • Native English Speaker • Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution • Holds or is eligible for the E-2 visa with USA, CAN, UK, AUS, NZ, IRE, or SA citizenship • F-visa holders • Apostilled Diploma and Criminal Background Check • Must be physically and mentally healthy. 3. Working Conditions • Student Type: Kindergarten (Age 6) • Monday - Friday, 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Korea, Republic of > Seoul-si > Gangnam-gu
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Location

33 Bongeunsa-ro 68-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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