High Paying Gov't Sponsored Teaching Jobs Nationwide (Tax Free, 88/MoTchngHrs, 1MoPaidVac up to 7M Bonus)

  South Korea

• Busan: 
Busan (Pusan)
• Seoul: 
Seoul
• All Other Areas: 
Daegu,  Andong,  Anseong,  Anyang,  Bucheon City,  Pohang,  Uijongbu (Uijeongbu),  Bundang,  Changwon,  Taejon (Daejon),  Chin-ju (Jinju),  Ulsan,  Masan,  Kimhae (Gimhae),  Geoje,  Gumi,  Gunsan,  Incheon,  Suwon,  Mokpo,  Cheongju,  Yangsan,  Yeongju,  Yeosu,  Gimhae,  Chun-Ju,  Dong-hae city,  Gwang Ju,  Jeju City,  Jeonju,  Suncheon,  Pyeongtaek,  Wonju,  Guri,  Chuncheon,  Sokcho,  Handong,  Gyeonggi,  Ansan,  Naju,  Sacheon,  Goyang

Length of Position: One Year Contract

Description: Get the best overseas teaching opportunities during the worst of financial times! --- Considering the current economic turbulence worldwide where thousands, even millions are either retrenched or dreading the pink slip on the way- an international career that offers a job that pays more than industry standard and is secured by the government is more than an interesting option. For discerning teachers in search of a secured and prestigious teaching posts that provide a chance to travel for free, gain insight into a very different culture - and even to save money, Korean Ministry of Education Jobs are more than interesting options.

Enjoy the prestige and job security of working for the Korean Ministry of Education. Remuneration and perks are the highest offered in the market today at 3.1M for exemplary teachers Tax Free! Gain access to numerous positions nationwide today and be represented by a duly licensed and accredited HR firm.

English Program in Korea (EPIK) - EPIK is an umbrella organization with a mandate from the Korean Ministry of Education to help promote and organize ESL classes at education boards nationwide. Successful applicants will be required to conduct English conversation classes for Korean primary and secondary school students as part of the Korean government's aim to promote and strengthen English language education. A candidate should have a strong sense of creativity and motivation as well as enjoyment working with young children as part of an academic team. Successful applicants are expected to focus on the development of oral communication skills using interactive teaching methods.

ESL Job Network Provides More Than the Usual Free Placement

* We afford you access to teaching positions nationwide and control on the city/region you are placed.
* Teachers applying through our firm are afforded of a thorough consultation with decision-makers and education board personnel to determine placement.
* Teachers are solely hired based on the strength of their qualifications and background.
* Our firm strongly encourages teachers from diverse cultural backgrounds to submit their applications to truly reflect a cosmopolitan education for public school students.
* Over the years we have successfully placed teachers from various ethnic groups nationwide!
* If you are a person of good moral standing with passion for teaching you have us working for you

Why ESL Job Network
Unlike other placement agencies and government runs the HR Firm, candidates applying through us are afforded are afforded of a thorough consultation with decision-makers and education board personnel to address your personal concerns and queries. You have the choice, to work in your choice location whenever you are ready. You have the final say, which is almost difficult under normal recruiting conditions.

- Be smart & access Nationwide Jobs All Year Round!
- Do not limit yourself to small time agents who may have limited job options in independent rural provincial areas!

Duties & Placements:
The duties are carried out under the guidance of the district supervisor. The responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

* Conducting English classes in cooperation with Korean homeroom or English language teachers
* Preparing teaching materials and activities for English language education
* Assisting with the development of teaching materials related to English language education
* Assisting with activities related to English language education and other extracurricular activities
* Judge English speech contestants, voice record for English listening comprehension tests, conduct English conversational classes in the English camp, etc.)

Placement Location
Various Locations nationwide: From pristine countryside to modern sub-urban sprawls and metropolis.

PUBLIC SCHOOL VACANCY UPDATE: SY 2009-2010
I.    Seoul Metro: Closed as of July 22
II.   Chungnam Board: Open until Filled
III. Gyeongnam Board: Open Until Filled
IV.   Metropolitan Areas: Closed as of May 20, 2009
V.    Provincial Areas: Closed as of June 2, 2009

800 Public School Vacancy SY 2010-2011: EPIK-National INC. Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Jeju Isle, Gangwon-do & MORE! (Nationwide)

- Orientation: February 19, 2010
- Commencement: March 2010
- Application Period: Now November, 2009
- Interview Date: Octber 1, 2009 (Only for those who submit a completed "Application Dossier")
- Visa Doc Submission Deadline: November 20, 2009 (Only for successful applicants)
- Strong Preference for early-bird applicants

Vancancies Nationwide:
-   6 Metro Boards: Busan, Daejeon, Daegu, Incheon, Gwangju, & Ulsan
- 7 Provincial Boards: Gangwondo, Chungnam, Chung-buk, Jeollanam-do, Jeollabuk-do, Gyeongsangnam-do, & Gyeongbuk
-    Jeju Island Autonomous Board of Education

Stiff Competition among Numerous Applicants

Recently EPIK and SMOE have witness something that Korea has never seen before, which is an overwhelming response from overseas and local base applicants keen on public school placements. Normally EPIK conducts a second batch of orientation for posts that were not filled during the 5-month recruitment season. However, for this semester in just 5 weeks Metropolitan posts were filled, 2 weeks later provincial boards were also taken. Sadly more than a thousand applicants failed!
For the remaining independently hiring school boards, it is then imperative that your essay and resume are well written to stand

Spill-over Jobs All year round

Job Details:
Job Type: Full Time (One year contract)
Period of Employment: One year
Working hours: 8:30 AM ~ 4:30 PM /9:00AM - 5:00 PM (varies from one district to another)
Teaching hours: 88 hours per month
OT Pay: USD20.00/hr
Student Type: From Elementary to High School Pupils with occasional classes for colleagues, school staff, and in some districts members of the local government unit

Highlights:
Qualification Level and Pay Scale: Pursuant to Korean Ministry of Education Standards
- Inclusive of Add-on Provincial & County Allowances / Exclusive of Multiple Placement Allowance -

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Level 1++:
Metropolitan Boards: 2.8 million KRW
Provincial Boards: 2.9-3.1 million KRW
GET Level 1+ plus a total of 3 consecutive teaching years at the same Education Board in Korea

Level 1+:
Metropolitan Boards: 2.5M KRW
Provincial City & County: 2.6M 2.7M KRW
Chung-nam Schools: 2.8M
Two consecutive years as a Level 1 within the same Education Board in Korea

Level 1:
Metropolitan Boards: 2.3M KRW
Provincial City & County: 2.4M 2.5M KRW
Chung-nam Schools: 2.6M
2 years of academic teaching experience at an accredited academic institution with one of the following:
Master's degree
Teacher's/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA (100+hrs) Certificate
Major in Education, English Education or English Language/Literature
Contract renewal as a Level 2+ at the same POE

Level 2+:
Metropolitan Boards: 2.1M KRW
Provincial City & County: 2.1M 2.2M KRW
Chung-nam Schools: 2.4M
Master's degree in any discipline, with Bachelor's in Education, English Education or English Language/Literature
Master's degree in Education, English Education or English Language/Literature, with Bachelor's in any discipline
Contract renewal as a Level 2 at the same Education Board

Level 2:
Metropolitan Boards: 2.0M KRW
Provincial City & County: 2.1M 2.2M KRW
Chung-nam Schools: 2.3M
Bachelors Degree with One of the following:
Teacher's/TEFL/TESOL/CELTA (100+hrs) Certificate
Major in Education, English Education or English Language/Literature
Bachelor's degree plus 1 yr full-time teaching experience
Master's degree in any discipline

Level 3:
Metropolitan Boards: 1.8M KRW
Provincial City & County: 2.0M 2.1M KRW
Chung-nam Schools: 2.2M
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline

Tax Free - Tax Exemption for 2 years
- Except Canadians due to lack of Tax Treaty between Canada and the Republic of Korea
- Former E2 visa holders with at least 2 years of teaching experience in Korea are not covered
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Employment Details:
- Job Type: Regular ESL Teacher (co-teaching scheme with multiple Korean English Teachers)
- Choice of Elementary, Middle School, and High School PLUS in some districts add on classes with school staff
- Housing: Rent Free Fully Furnished Solo Flat / Couple Housing provided for couples
- Teaching Hours: ONLY 22 Weekly Teaching Hours a Month
- Work Hours 8:30 AM ~ 4:30 PM /9:00AM - 5:00 PM (varies from one district to another)
- Employment Period: One Year Contract ONLY
- Paid Vacation: 21 Calendar Days PLUS 12 Statutory Days = 32 Days of Paid Leave
- (Summer Break: 10 Calendar Days + Winter Break: 11 Calendar Days)
- 2 Weeks Additional Paid Leave for Contract Renewing GETs
- Paid Sick Leave: 15 Days + 60 Days Paid Maternity Leave
- 19 Days Add On Paid Leave (7 Days Matrimony, 7 Days Spousal/Parental Death, 5 Days Child Death) .

Add-on Pay & Perks
- 1,300,000KRW Signing Up Bonus (Entry Allowance)
- 1,300,000KRW Contract Completion Bonus
- 2,000,000KRW Re-signing Bonus (Pursuant to Contractual Agreement)
- 1.9M 2.8M Severance Pay (Contingent to EPIK GET Level)
- 300,000KRW Settlement Allowance
- 100,000KRW Mo. Provincial Allowance
- 100,000KRW Mo. County Allowance
- 100T-150TKRW Mo. Multiple School Allowance
- 20,000KRW Overtime Pay
- Ample Lucrative Overtime Opportunities (Varies from school to school)
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Korean National Pension Plan (Lump-sum refund of the accumulated pension contributions contingent to home countrys pension rules)

Freebies:
- Free Teacher's books, manuals, and classroom resources
- Subsidized Lunch at School (from Full to Partial Subsidy varies from one district to another)
- All Expense Paid Cultural Program & Tour Organized by the Ministry and the school district
- All Expense Paid Teaching Training
- All Expense Paid Dinner Engagement (seasonal) with teachers and staff
- All Expense Paid 8 Day Orientation Period (Includes Tours of Select Tourist Spots & Teachers Training Sessions)
- Pamphlet and Brochure on Korea
- Own fully furnished office at the faculty center
- Visa Acquisition Sponsorship
- Free support and advise regarding the visa process, program, translation, etc
- Free Airport meet-up and Pick-up from the airport all the way to the orientation venue

The Job
Guest English Teachers GETs are required to conduct English conversation classes to Korean primary and secondary school students as part of the Korean government's aim to promote and strengthen English language education. A candidate should have a strong sense of creativity and motivation as well as enjoy working with learners from various age groups as part of an academic team. Teachers are expected to focus on the development of oral communication skills using interactive teaching methods. These positions are contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the board) of the pre-employment screening activities (including criminal history check and medical check) as required under the Korean Immigration procedures and the Korean Ministry of Education bylaws.

Team Teaching Scheme (ESL Co-teaching Scheme with Several Korean English Teachers)
Although, ideally the goal of the program is to carry on the entire English learning experience only in English, the ex-pat teacher does not exclusively do it. As per the EPIKs procedure, each native teacher is paired with several Korean English teachers to successfully prepare and execute every lesson for the whole school year. The Korean English teachers are in charge primarily to handle issues of classroom management and collaborate with instruction and class preparation. They are also task to communicate effectively the curriculum goals of the district for the school year as well as help the expat teacher settle in Korea.

Qualifications: Eligibility
- In accordance with Korean Immigration law only US, UK, NZ, CA, SA, AUZ, & IRE nationals
- Bachelors Degree in any discipline
- One year commitment
- Education qualification desirable, but not essential
- Enjoys Teaching Kids and Adults
- Flexible with an open mind
- Speaks clear standard English without distinct regional accent

A. Required Documents

All applicants will be required to submit the following documents:
- Completed Application Form (including a passport size photo)
- Personal Essay
- Personal Medical Assessment
- Official Medical Report
- Two Sealed Recommendation Letters (from a professor or a former employer)
- Original Degrees Or Korean Notarized Copies (multiple copies might be required)
- Two Original Sealed transcripts:
* 1 sealed transcript sent directly from the university to the Education Board or a transcript (legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your home country with an Apostille number & stamp
* 1 sealed transcript to take with you to the Korean Consulate/Embassy when you apply for the E2 visa.
- Criminal Record Check/Police Clearance (Issued by a law enforcement agency in your permanent place o residence)
- Passport Photo Page
- (If applicable) Copies of certification (teacher certificate, TESOL, etc)
- (If applicable) Proof of teaching/work experience (for details, refer to FAQ)
- Copy of citizenship or a copy of legal residence certificate (for Korean nationals)
- Official EPIK application form, personal essay form, and personal medical assessment form are through email

B. Application Deadline
We accept resumes on a rolling basis and make quick placements that affords you to begin teaching in South Korea whenever you are available.

Important:
At this point, scanned and emailed documents suffice. We understand that it is pretty common for most HR Firms in Korea to require applicants to submit originals. However, we implore applicants to exercise extreme caution since originals are extremely sensitive papers which are only necessary in processing a teaching visa. Original documents are never required by employers both at the public and private sector during the application process.

C. Application Procedure:
For Expedient Processing & in Compliance with Education Boards Procedures Please Email the Following

Application Dossier

A. Personal Documents
1. Scanned copy of your Diploma and/or Certificate
2. Scanned copy of your passport
3. Resume
4. Most Recent Photo
5. Cover Letter

B. Ministry of Education Official Forms
(Download the Form found on Top & at the Bottom of this Ad)
1. Official EPIK Form
2. Personal Essay (page 5 of the EPIK Form)
3. Medical Self Evaluation (page 8 of the EPIK Form)

Add on Documents:
E2 Visa Application Dossier
Should only be couriered after the contract signing and to process a teaching visa!
1. 2 Passport sized photos
2. Medical Certificate/ Drug Test (Can be Done in Korea)
3. Original Degree or Notarized Degree with Apostille
4. Sealed Transcripts with University Seal and Stamp
5. Criminal Record Check (Police Clearance Issued by a Law Enforcement Agency in your permanent place of residence)
6. 2 Reference Letters (Hard Copy Only)

Important Reminders:
*   We accept resumes on a rolling basis and make quick placements that afford you to begin teaching in South Korea whenever you are available.
*   For teachers keen on placements at different location or on a later date, please inform us as we carry various job types nationwide from -- the public and the private sectors all year round.
*   When applying please mention where you saw this ad
*   If you have questions or concerns regarding this post please feel free to contact us.

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Arts

Salary / Pay: Please see Highlights section

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of Co-Teaching Scheme with various Korean English Teachers

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad