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Apply now for February Public School Positions at locations throughout Korea, Busan, Jeju, Incheon, Gwangju, Daejeon, Daegu and many more!

We have hundreds of fantastic teaching opportunities available at public schools throughout South Korea starting in February.

From teaching in the dazzling lights of Korea's thumping metropolises, to snug cities nestled in the mountains, to laid-back beach side towns, we have locations to suit every need. Elementary, middle and high school positions are all available now! Places tend to fill up fast for these positions so it's best to apply early! The closing date for applications is June 14th.

To apply, send your resume and a recent photo to jobs@eslstarter.com. We also have a list of frequently asked questions you may find useful.

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 (three weeks as opposed to 10 days)
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: August 18th (9 day orientation to be followed by placement)
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 and benefits

1.9 - 2.7 Million Won (depending on experience)
100,000 KRW Rural allowance + 100,000KRW Provincial allowance (depending on location)
Airfare Reimbursement - airfare to/from Korea from/to your home country
Settlement Allowance - 300,000 KRW (one-time payment)
3 weeks PAID vacation + 12 national holidays (2 weeks winter break & 1 week Spring Break & 2 weeks summer break)
22 hour class teaching required per week
Overtime pay
Severance pay
Free apartment
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 orientation in a Korean resort area

What would be my responsibilities?

Teaching English
Student evaluation
Prepping class
Curriculum development
Liaison between parents and staff to enhance student learning

For more on life teaching in the EPIK program in Gangwon-do, visit this page.

Locations

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
Incheon
Jeju
Jeonbuk
Jeonnam
Ulsan

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.com

Requirements

Nationality of UK, USA, CAN, SA, AUS, IRE or NZ
BA/BS Degree
Friendly & outgoing personality!
Under 55 years of age

About ESLstarter

ESLstarter, an official Government sponsored recruiter for the EPIK program, was founded by a husband and wife team of former TEFL teachers. We are fully licensed and registered in the UK and have 3 year's experience of placing native English speaking teachers into schools throughout South Korea.

The experience we accumulated from teaching English around the world has helped us gain a thorough understanding of what it is to be both a teacher and employer in the TEFL industry. We want to help make your transitions abroad as fulfilling, exciting and memorable as ours have been and will strive to make sure you have as much information and assistance as possible along the way to make this happen.