Teach English in South Korea with CIEE

  South Korea

• Seoul: 
Seoul

Length of Position: year-long program

Description: Teach English in South Korea with CIEE to explore a country that embraces both a modern and traditional way of life. CIEE Teach in South Korea places enthusiastic individuals in established, trusted, private English language immersion schools in and around Seoul, South Korea for year-long paid teaching positions. By teaching in South Korea, you will immerse yourself in a nation with a strong national identity and you will come to learn about the value of the self reliance that has driven South Korea to become one of the leading economic centers of Asia.

Highlights:
* Pre-departure school placement at reputable institution on a 12-month program, teaching mostly young children
* Salary of 2 million to 2.7 million Won/month
* Additionally, you can expect a:
    - Signing bonus
    - Relocation allowance
    - Attendance bonus (scaled bonus based on attendance and fulfillment of all contract terms)
* Modern housing with basic amenities included as part of compensation for the duration of teaching contract
* Airfare included (half up front, half upon completion of contract)
* Four day cultural orientation in Seoul
* Support of CIEE professional staff before you depart for South Korea
* South Korea visa assistance
* Teaching and program guides to help you plan and prepare
* Half medical insurance paid as well as International travel insurance and 24-hour worldwide assistance provided through the CIEE iNext travel card
* Discounted Korean and Japanese language classes available

Program Specifics
* School levels: Primary
* School locations: Urban, suburban
* Typical teaching load: 26.25 classroom hours weekly (plus additional 10 hours planning time)
* Contracts: 12 months: mid- to late August-August or mid- to late February-February

Orientation
All participants take part in a four-day orientation conducted by CIEE staff in Seoul. During orientation week you will get to know the CIEE staff well and build a relationship with the support network that is available to you throughout your time in South Korea. You will also get to know your fellow CIEE teachers and through the training exercises and excursions, build relationships that will last throughout your time in South Korea and beyond!

CIEE Teach in South Korea orientation provides:
* Airport pick up on designated arrival date in Seoul
* Cross-culture training and cultural problem solving seminars
* Trip to the DMZ
* Orientation briefing by the U.S. embassy in Korea
* Accommodation at a clean, friendly hotel and most meals
* Sightseeing trips and cultural performances

Location
CIEE has partnered with an upstanding, long-running private school that has locations all over South Korea. All positions will be within a 45-minute commute to downtown Seoul, some lying in the major neighborhoods of Bundang and Ilsan. Most positions will be teaching young children ages three to seven years old. 

Program Fee
application fee: USD 50
program fee:
    * Teach in South Korea for one year: USD 2,500
    * Teach in South Korea for one year and pre-departure TEFL certification: USD 3,500

Qualifications: You do not need to be a teacher with extensive international experience to apply! Whether you're major was art history, zoology, or anything in between; if you have a good attitude and solid work ethic, your academic background will serve you well in the classroom - this time from the teacher's side of the desk.

It's essential that participants are self-motivated, responsible and recognize that their first priority is to their school and their teaching assignment. 110% commitment to the program is essential.

basic eligibility requirements include:
        *        Bachelor's degree in any major
        *        U.S. citizenship: native English language fluency
        *        Teaching experience or TEFL certification preferred but not required

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Arts

Salary / Pay: CIEE Teach in South Korea participants earn: * A salary of 2.0 million to 2.7 million Won per month * National pension and tax compliance * 200,000 Won relocation bonus * 50,000 Won Visa cost allowance * Attendance bonus (medical and non-medical leave) up to 300,000 Won * 10 vacation days * Furnished single, studio apartment with amenities * Round-trip airfare (half in advance, half upon completion of contract) * Half-paid Korean national medical insurance CIEE Teach in South Korea participants earn a very good income and have the ability to pay off student loans and save money for travel!

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to South Korea Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

CIEE's Mission Statement: Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded: 1947