February Public School Positions - Final Chance to Secure City Placements

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ESLstarter

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jobs@eslstarter.com

Job location

Throughout Korea

Job description

The city placements are almost full for February public school positions so now is a good time to apply if you want to teach in a metropolitan city location.To apply, send your resume and a recent photo to jobs@eslstarter.com  About the Public School Program (EPIK) EPIK or English Program in Korea is a government organization that was established in 1995. It’s aim is to improve the English speaking skills of students and teachers in Korea and promote cultural exchange and strong global ties between Korea and the wider world.Why work at public schools?- Public schools offer a very stable working environment- Public schools offer more holidays than private schools (18 days as opposed to 10)- Public schools offer shorter working hours (22 per week as opposed to 30)- Every class has an assistant to help you - Full orientation is given making it easy for you to settle into your new life++Briefs++- Start date: mid-February (full orientation to be followed by placement at assigned school)- Working days: Monday - Friday- Working hours: 8.30AM - 4.30PM- Total hours: 22 classes per week (so 3 or 4 classes per day)- Student level: Elementary, Middle or High School++Salary & Benefits++- KRW1.9 - 2.7 Million  monthly (depending on experience)- KRW1,300,000 Entrance Allowance to cover flight cost into Korea- KRW1,300,000 Exit Allowance upon completion of contract- Rural Allowance + Provincial allowance (depending on location)- KRW300,000 Settlement Allowance (one time payment)- Free fully furnished housing or, where housing is not available, a rent subsidy of KRW400,000- 3 Weeks PAID vacation (8 day summer recess, 10 day winter recess) + approximately 12 national holidays- 22 hours of class teaching required per week- Overtime pay or KRW20,000 per hour per supplementary class- Severance pay equivalent to one month’s salary- Tax exemption for 2 years apart from Canadians due to lack of ROK Treaty- Compulsory medical insurance - 50% of premiums paid by employer- National Pension scheme - 50% of contributions paid by employer- Full 8 day orientation in a Korean resort area- One year contracts- All national holidaysWhat would be my responsibilities?- Teach English- Student evaluation- Prep class- Develop curriculum and teaching materials- Conduct English conversational classes for teachers and students- Assist with activities related to English language educationFor more on life teaching in the EPIK program in Gangwon-do, visit: http://eslstarter.com/teach-with-epik-in-gangwon-do.phpFor FAQs on teaching at a public school in Korea, visit: http://eslstarter.com/south-korea-public-school-faq.phpLocations:We have positions available all around the country. Just tell us where you want to be and we will help you get there. ++Busan ++Chungbuk ++Chungnam ++Daegu ++Daejeon ++Gangwon ++Gwangju ++Gyeongbuk ++Gyeongnam ++Jeju ++Jeonbuk ++Jeonnam Who we are looking for:We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate people who can commit themselves to a year of working with these schools. As a teacher you will have full classroom responsibilities including creating lesson plans, student assessment, and curriculum development. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved something special, to gain a real insight into Korea’s unique culture, and to influence the lives and community of Koreans young and old. Experience is a plus but not essential! Sounds interesting? Then why not apply now! To apply, send your resume and a recent photo to jobs@eslstarter.comRequirements* Nationality of UK, USA, CAN, SA, AUS, IRE or NZ* BA/BS Degree* Friendly & outgoing personality!* Under 55 years of age

Job posted: November 12, 2009