Careers at Empathy School

WHO WE ARE

Empathy School is a values‑driven place to learn and work. We welcome Indonesian and international applicants across teaching, support, and operations roles. Parents read this page too, because we believe great employment practices create great classrooms.

WHY WORK WITH US (AT A GLANCE)

• Living wages: No one at Empathy School is paid a low wage; we pay significantly above local counterparts.
• Health insurance & pension: Core benefits for our team.
• Annual bonus: The equivalent of one month’s salary each year—paid at religious holidays for Indonesian staff.
• Permanent contracts (the majority of our team): Strong job security plus a guaranteed annual salary increase as our policy.
• Education support: We are proud to help team members apply to university and may cover tuition for certificate,  bachelor’s and master’s programs(case‑by‑case). Internationally we have helped our team members be accepted into Harvard, Stanford, Cornell and Toronto.
• Compassionate support: Under defined conditions, we may offer emergency loans with clear, confidential repayment plans.
• Respect & fairness: From cleaner to teacher, everyone receives the same core benefits and is treated with dignity.

WHAT “PERMANENT CONTRACT” MEANS HERE

• Job security: Employment is stable; dismissal is rare and only considered for serious reasons, following a fair, transparent process aligned with Indonesian regulations.
• Guaranteed raise: Permanent staff receive a guaranteed annual salary increase as our school policy.
• Clarity: Roles, expectations, and reviews are documented; we prioritize coaching and support first.

FAIR PAY & CORE BENEFITS

• Living wages benchmarked above local norms.
• Health insurance and pension coverage.
• One‑month annual bonus (religious holidays or end‑of‑year contract, depending on terms).

LEARNING, GROWTH & UNIVERSITY SUPPORT

• We invest in people. We support university applications and may cover tuition for S1 (bachelor’s) and S2 (master’s) studies when appropriate.
• Ongoing coaching, mentoring, and professional development are part of our weekly rhythm.
• We promote from within wherever we can.

COMPASSION IN PRACTICE

Life happens. Under defined conditions and with responsible oversight, we may offer emergency loans to staff facing urgent needs. These are handled with care, confidentiality, and clear repayment plans.

HOW WE HIRE

• Every hire involves our Operations Manager, Human Resources Officer, and the hiring department.
• Future teammates have a real voice—the people who will work together help choose one another.
• We use a fair, consistent process aligned with Indonesian regulations.
• International candidates: Roles and eligibility depend on Indonesian work‑authorization requirements. Details are discussed during the hiring process.

OUR LOCAL IMPACT

• We are the largest employer in our village, with 54 permanent staff plus additional short‑term and part‑time roles.
• To create even more opportunities locally, we connect neighbors to short‑term roles and referrals when possible.

RECOGNITION & COMPLIANCE

• In 2022, we received an award from the Manpower/Labor Department recognizing our compliance and success with our team.
• We maintain policies designed to align with Indonesian labor regulations and best‑practice employment standards.