Welcome to RISE Sejong!
We believe learning should be fun, interactive, and inspiring, and our goal is to create a positive, engaging environment where everyone can thrive. Our campus follows the RISE curriculum while independently managing hiring, onboarding, training, and day-to-day operations. 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.
Principal of RISE Sejong
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RISE Sejong - Inspiring Young Minds through Play
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CEO
Jeong-ui
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Established Year
2020
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Business
Registration No.
129 - 93 - 13642
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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 curriculum is designed to encourage creative thinking through presentation classes such as Show & Tell and Think & Tell, as well as science experiments and arts and crafts. In addition, we offer monthly events like field trips and themed events such as Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) and Spirit Week (for Halloween).\
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Our RISE K program integrates academic lessons and playful activities to support language development, critical thinking, and creative expression.
Textbooks & Resources:
- We use Journeys by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, along with our in-house RISE WISE workbooks developed by our R&D team.
Blended Learning - RISE On e-learning:
- Learning continues at home with RISE On, where students use our e-learning platform to review and reinforce key skills they learned in class.
| Teaching Structure |
Native teachers lead lessons independently with the support of a Korean bilingual teacher who helps manage the students and communicate with parents. |
| Lesson Planning |
Teachers follow a set curriculum with pre-made lesson plans. |
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In RISE Quest for Self-Discovery (QSD), students become stronger thinkers and communicators through group presentations and story writing.
Foundation Program (FP): For beginners with limited exposure to English.
Exploration Program (EP): For RISE K graduates, following the American curriculum.
Values Program (VP): Program centered around American literature.
Textbooks & Resources:
- We use Journeys by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, along with our in-house RISE WISE workbooks developed by our R&D team.
Blended Learning - RISE On e-learning:
- Learning continues at home with RISE On, where students use our e-learning platform to review and reinforce key skills they learned in class.
| Teaching Structure |
Native teachers lead lessons independently with the support of a Korean bilingual teacher who helps manage the students and communicate with parents. |
| Lesson Planning |
Teachers follow a set curriculum with pre-made lesson plans. |
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Grading & Reporting:
- Teachers are expected to grade student assignments, provide feedback through the Kid's Note App, 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:
- Lead themed events planned by our team
- Participate in field trips and school events
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Our Facilities
Our campus features colorful, playful spaces that inspire creativity in young learners. Classrooms are equipped with whiteboards, 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 Sejong, 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.
Reasons to Work at RISE Sejong
- Structured Curriculum and Teacher Support: Our structured curriculum and lecture materials remove the stress of lesson planning, and our Korean teaching assistant helps monitor student behavior in the classroom.
- Provide Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable schedule and scheduled breaks to support your personal well-being.
Key Considerations
- Our campus is located in a suburban area with green spaces near the Sejong Express Intercity Bus Terminal, Bihaksan Mountain, and Geumgang River.
- Teachers should feel confident in adapting their instruction style to meet the needs of early learners.
Hiring Period & Procedure
- We actively recruit energetic teachers ahead of our March and September semesters and also welcome ongoing applications to expand our team.
- We directly manage the hiring and onboarding process. After reviewing applicants, we conduct online interviews to assess teaching strategies and determine the fit for our school. Following the interview, successful candidates are extended a job offer.
