Embark's Expectations for Schools (& what that means for teachers)

Embark's Expectations for Schools (& what that means for teachers)

 

We talk a lot about what we give to our teachers and what our teachers should expect from us, as a company. However, it is also worth mentioning and highlighting what we expect from the schools that we work with. Here are some examples of our expections on schools, the reasons for them and how they can positively impact our teachers.

 

 

Firstly, one of the most important, is that all our schools provided the 4 insurances; Health Insurance, Pension Insurance, Accident Insurance and Unemployment Insurance. You might not know that, legally, employers do not need to provide unemployment insurance. However, from our own personal experience and for the assurance of our teachers, we think it is incredibly important for our schools to pay into this insurance. The unemployment insurance is useful as, if you are made unemployed or need financial support from the government, the unemployment insurance can come into fruition. 

Secondly, our schools need to pay all salaries, severance and insurances on time and in full. If the school does not do this, we will help the teacher find a new position and guide them to how to lodge a report with the Ministry of Labor. 

 

If you do require legal assistance, feel free to contact our lawyer here. He speaks English and Korean and has practiced law in the US and in Korea.

In turn, all contracts are legally-binding documents. However, if a certain clause is not written (e.g. details on the payment of the 4 insurances), our schools understand that the law is above any contract signed and exchanged between the school and our teacher. 

 

 

 

 

Thirdly, during interviews, schools know to conduct themselves professionally and communicate clearly their expectations of their teachers. Also the interviews are formal, even when conducted online, so a level of professionalism is expected from the teachers but also from the school. If you are nervous about interviewing schools or would like some insight into how they are typically structured, you can find an overview here and also typical questions asked here. As with the expectations during the interview, throughout the whole hiring process, schools are expected to maintain a level of professionalism. This includes, clear communication, timely responses and, if any changes occur, for the school to work with us to rectify any concerns. 

 

 

Fourthly, we also understand that during interviews with schools, you are nervous and may not feel able to ask all the questions you would like to the interviewers. If the schools would like to offer a contract, they are fully aware that they are expected to provide a current teacher's email. As former teachers ourselves, we understand how important this is so you can candidly ask questions you may have missed during the interview.
 

 

Finally, all of our schools are legally registered with the Ministry of Education and are required to register all of our E2 teachers with the Ministry of Education. This gives our teachers legal protection from the Ministry while also viewing them as established teachers. If you are interested in this process, feel free to read more about it here. 

 

If you have any questions or are interested in working with us, feel free to create your own resume or email our director, Derek, at derek.embark@theworknplay.com.