800+ Recession-Proof Education Ministry Jobs Nationwide

  South Korea

• Other Cities in South Korea: 
Gangwon,  Chungnam,  Gyeong Nam,  Daejeon,  Cheonan
• Busan: 
Busan (Pusan)
• Seoul: 
Seoul
• All Other Areas: 
Daegu,  Andong,  Pohang,  Changwon,  Taejon (Daejon),  Chin-ju (Jinju),  Ulsan,  Masan,  Kimhae (Gimhae),  Geoje,  Gumi,  Gunsan,  Incheon,  Mokpo,  Cheongju,  Yangsan,  Yeongju,  Yeosu,  Gimhae,  Chun-Ju,  Dong-hae city,  Gwang Ju,  Jeju City,  Jeonju,  Suncheon,  Wonju,  Chuncheon,  Sokcho,  Handong,  Naju,  Sacheon

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.

Those of you who are on a look out for a rewarding as well as prestigious and High Paying teaching post that allows you to network with educators and decision makers who can further your teaching career in Korea and abroad?

Look no further!...

ESL Job Network in partnership with the Korean Ministry of Education and education boards nationwide invite degree holders from English speaking countries to teach at Korean public schools for SY 2010-2011 . 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 Won for exemplary teachers Tax Free! Gain access to numerous positions nationwide today and be represented by a duly licensed and accredited HR firm directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology.

Application Dossiers emailed to us are accessed by education board personnel Nationwide such as the metropolitan and regional education boards including the autonomous island of Jeju City, independent school districts as well as the Ministry of Educations NIIED (National Institute for International Education and Development).

As our candidate, we afford you to maintain your visibility amongst numerous applicants. Bear in mind that the industry is immensely popular and you are globally competing against those who have applied and those who will- both based locally and overseas.

Be Smart, Apply, & Start Your Year Abroad Hassle Free by Letting Employers and the Ministry Find You!

--- Choice of Elementary, Middle School, & High School Posts ---

A. Teaching Jobs Sponsored by Six Metropolitan Cities Nationwide
* Busan Metro Board
* Ulsan Metro Board
* Daegu Metro Board
* Daejeon Metro Board
* Incheon Metro Board
* Gwangju Metro Board

B. Teaching Jobs Sponsored by Six Provincial Boards Nationwide
* Gyeongsangbuk-do Education Board (Gyeongbuk)
* Gyeongsangnam-do Education Board (Gyeong-nam)
* Chung-buk Board (Chun-cheongbuk-do)
* Chung-nam Board (Chungcheongnam-do)
* Gangwon Board (Gangwon-do)
* Jeon-nam Board (Jeollanam-do /South Jeolla)
* Jeon-buk Board (Jeollabuk-do North Jeolla)

C. Jeju City Island Autonomous Board Education

D. SMOE Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education

* Successful, qualified early birds with complete E2 Visa papers get to choose placement for next semester!

Important Placement Issues:
Employment placement is awarded on a First-come, First-served basis. It is crucial that your Application Dossier & Completed Visa Documents are in order and receive ahead of the submission deadline to ensure that your desired placement is reserved and secured under your name. Strong preference is given to applications received ahead from qualified candidates with complete visa papers.

Due to influx of qualified candidates for this semesters intake (September start)), it only took approximately 5 weeks to fill out all metro and Jeju public school vacancies, two weeks later all regional posts were also filled. It you are keen on securing a post in Koreas metropolis for this recruitment seasons EPIK-National intake, it will be in your best interest to submit a completed dossier ASAP.

Incomplete Application Dossiers will Never be processed by the Ministry

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Out-smart them all: Apply Now & Reserve the Best School Placements!!!

Public School Vacancy Update: SY 2010-2011
Interview Date: Contact us for any open dates (ONLY Applicants who emailed a Completed Application Dossier will be interviewed)
Orientation: February 19, 2010
Commencement: March 2010
Visa Docs Submission Deadline: November 20 (Don't wait on the last minute, position is granted only to those who submitted a completed visa documents)

Public School Vacancy Update: SY 2009-2010
Seoul Metro: Closed as of July 22
Chungnam Board: Open until Filled
Gyeongnam Board: Open Until Filled
Metropolitan Areas: Contact us for updates
Provincial Areas: Contact us for updates

Requirements:
Serious applicants should be in possession of the following Visa & Qualification Docs:
1. Tertiary Degree (Original/Apostille, or Korean Embassy Notarized)
2. Criminal Record Check or Police Clearance
3. Official Transcripts of Records
4. Reference Letters
5. Valid Passport
6. Enough Cash for at least a one-way ticket to Korea (EPIK & the govt. do not provide pre-paid airfare to successful applicants)

Strong Preference for Applicants with:
* Education Degrees
* Mainstream Academic Teaching Experience
* Teaching License/Certification
* Complete E2 Visa Documents such as:
1. Apostille Degree
2. Apostille CRC/Criminal Record Check
3. Official University Transcripts
4. Reference Letters 2X

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

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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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 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
- Internet DSL Access
- Visa Acquisition Sponsorship
- Support with contract negotiation, translation, etc
- Free Airport meet-up and Pick-up from the airport all the way to the orientation venue

Qualifications:
EPIK Qualifications:
In accordance with Korean Immigration law only US, UK, NZ, CA, SA, AUS, & IRE nationals

* Bachelor's Degree from the countries above
* Clean Criminal Record including Sex-Offender Registry Check
* One year commitment
* Education qualification desirable, but not essential
* Enjoys Teaching Learners of Various Age Groups
* Flexible with an Open Mind
* Speaks clear Standard English without Distinct Regional Accent
* All Ethnicities from Nationals of Native English Speaking Countries ONLY!
* Maximum age requirement of 55 years old as set by the Ministry of Education

----- Important Notice -----

Korean Immigration does not make exceptions or equivalent status allowances to the visa requirement of:
* Citizenship from one of the countries mentioned above, and the
* Requirement of a completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution located at the 7 above mentioned countries               
* Education Ministry & the Immigration will not hire nor grant a visa to anyone with criminal history including those with DUI
* Be informed that in accordance with Immigration Law English

Teaching contract should be at a minimum of 1 year
English Teaching contract less than one-year is a direct violation of Korean Immigration law and punishable by hefty fines and deportation procedures. Unless these are contracts issued by license language camp facilities during the summer/winter breaks for short-term language-camp employment ONLY.

EPIK Application & Selection Process
For Expedient Processing & in Compliance with the EPIK recruitment protocol, please email the following to us

1. Completed Application Dossier should be emailed ASAP

A. Personal Documents
* Degree Scanned/Legible Digital Photo
* Passport Photo page Scanned/Legible Digital Photo
* Most Recent Photo
* Resume

a. Vita Info (Please include the following in your initial email to us)
* Preferred School Location
* Preferred Student Body (Elementary, Junior High, or High School)
* Preferred Contact Hours in KST (Korean Standard Time)
* Preferred Contact Number/s (including country code + area code; either landline, mobile or both)
* Preferred VoIP ( SKYPE or MSN ids, optional)

B. Ministry of Education Official Forms (You may download or we can email them to you)
- Download the EPIK Form from this site (Application Form is located at the top and bottom part of this add)
- Official EPIK Form (Application Guideline should be followed in filling out the Form)
- Essay on the Rationale in Teaching English in Korea (minimum 300 words)
- Medical Self Evaluation (part of the EPIK Form)
- EPIK Application Form need not be scanned and signed / Suffice that fields are answered accordingly & email

2. Interview with Ministry Personnel via web-cam or phone
* Only applicants with Completed Application Dossiers will be interviewed. Please inform us your preferred interview days, hours as well as contact numbers. Interviews with local applicants are conducted either in person or via webcams. Overseas phone interviews for applicants abroad

3. Only Successful Applicants should courier to Korea the Visa Docs ASAP for E2 Visa Processing

C. E2 Visa Sponsorship Docs
* Apostille Degrees
* Sealed Transcripts
* Apostille Criminal Record Check
* 2 Reference Letters
* Proof of Teaching Employment (If Applicable)

Important Visa Resources available at our website
* Important Apostille Info
* Criminal Record Check Procedure and Details

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**** Important Public Notice ****
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- At this point, emailed documents suffice. We understand that it is 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 called E2. Employers at both the public and private sector never require original documents during the application process.

- Be informed that it is crucial to be represented by a duly license & trusted HR partner of the Education Ministrys EPIK. Applicants working with multiple HR firms are perceived negatively by the authorities as it creates confusion. If your completed application has been submitted to the EPIKs NIIED by one of the 18 duly license HR Partners of the Ministry, it will be in your best interest not to contact others including us.

- However, be informed that out of hundreds of recruiters placing teachers in Korea, only 18 were trusted & have secured exclusive contracts directly with the Education Ministrys EPIK.

- 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!

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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 address your particular issues and concerns
- 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 reflect truly 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 run HR Firms, candidates applying through us a 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.

Things you Should know:

* 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.

Participants Travel to South Korea Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of Team Teaching

Application Process Involves:

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

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad