Korea’s Premier Winter & Summer Tourist Destination Seeks Additional 27 Teachers for Fall and Winter Vacancies. Starting the second half of this school year 2008-2209, Gangwon Education Board with funding from the national & regional treasuries launched a regional English Language Centers run by ex-pat teachers in all of the province’s elementary schools. These serve as venues for learners to use the English language in a variety of contexts as well as a place to experience various English-speaking cultures. The program was conceptualized partly as an alternative to traveling abroad for overseas English classes and an antidote to very rigid grammar-based English lessons at Korean schools. Lessons are simulated daily activities guided by Native English speakers from around the word giving the pupils an overseas experience without leaving the country.
FACILITIES:
Ex-pat teachers are expected to engage students in activities in which they must think critically, and provide opportunities for them to use language tasks in fun and meaningful contexts. Teacher’s role includes introducing vocabulary and phrases while providing comprehensible language inputs. Visuals and manipulative, gestures, sounds, and actions all help students understand the new vocabulary and structures. There are classroom resources available for the teachers to create opportunities for pupils to be active participants in tasks that require them to negotiate meaning and practice language in communication with their teachers, peers, and others. As such schools are equipped with resources such as art supplies, audio visual aids, ESL games, books, computers, films, broadcasting facility, etc. These resources help teachers recreate daily language activities like banking, eating out, and other role-playing activities that promote the use of English in meaningful ways.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Teaching English in a non-traditional learning milieu (very much like a camp environment)
- Student and program evaluation
- Teachers are expected to be involved in the development of the curriculum
- Attend teachers’ meetings when required
- Classroom preparation
- Provide opportunities to put everyday English practice
- Prepare for classes using supplied materials
- Upholds and enforces the policies, administrative procedures, school rules and regulations
- Works cooperatively with parents & staff to strengthen the learners’ English abilities

ELLIGIBILITY:
- Able to acclimate to a foreign culture specifically Korean culture
- Understands the sensibilities of learners, co-teachers, and management
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible, energetic, professional, dedicated
- Native Speakers with a minimum of Bachelors from English Speaking Countries
- Only Applicants from the US, CA, NZ, UK, SA, IRE & AUS will be considered
- The Provincial Board has set the maximum age requirement to 55 years old
- Open to all ethnicities from native English speaking countries only

STRONG PREFERENCE FOR APPLICANTS WITH:
- Training in arts, drama, dance, music, and performing arts
- Experience with children in teaching performing arts
- Child minding or teaching experience
- B.Ed degree & TESOL, TESL holders
- Various artistic talents such as acting, singing, dancing etc
- Artistic and creative

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. 2 or 3 year college graduates do not qualify for the E2 work visa ( ESL Teaching Visa), even if you may have a TESOL certificate or diploma

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JOB DETAILS:
- Job Type: Full Time (One year contract)
- Orientation: 5 days prior to the start date fully paid in a resort area
- Student Type: Elementary, Middle School, and High School with occasional classes for colleagues, school staff and in some districts members of the local government unit
- Placement: Various Cities and Counties in Gangwon
- School Location: Various Places; from pristine countryside to modern suburban sprawls
- 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: $20.00/hr
- Accommodation: Free furnished flat, in close proximity to schools Bigger flats for Couples/Regular studios for singles
- Proximity to Seoul: about 2 Hours East of Seoul(some places are within 40 minutes commute to Seoul!)
- Paid Vacation: 35 Calendar Days + 12 National Holidays = 47 Paid Holidays
(Winter Break: 2 weeks + Spring Break: 1 week + Summer Break: 2Weeks = 5 Weeks/Annum)

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QUALIFICATION LEVEL AND PAY SCALE: Pursuant to Korean Ministry of Education Standards
- Metropolitan Boards: Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon, Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, Gwangju DO NOT PROVIDE monthly provincial & county allowances
- GEPIK (Gyeongi-do English Program) certain school districts in Gyeongi may ONLY provides the BASIC GET Pay

LEVEL 1++:
Metropolitan Boards: $2,700= 2.8 million KRW
Gang-won & Gyeong Nam Board: $3,000-$3,200 = 2.9-3.1 million KRW
GET Level 1+ plus a total of 3 consecutive teaching years at the same Education Board
LEVEL 1+:
Metropolitan Boards: $2,600= 2.5 million KRW
Gang-won & Gyeong Nam Board: $2,700-$3,000 = 2.6-2.9 million KRW
Two consecutive years as a Level 1 within the same Education Board

LEVEL 1:
Metropolitan Boards: $2,400= 2.3 million KRW
Gang-won & Gyeong Nam Board: $2,500-$2,800 = 2.4-2.7million KRW
2 years of teaching experience 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: $2,200= 2.1 million KRW
Gang-won & Gyeong Nam Board $2,300-$2,600 = 2.2-2.5 million KRW
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: $2,100= 2.0 million KRW
Gang won & Gyeong Nam Board: $2,200-$2,500 = 2.1-2.4 million KRW
MUST HAVE 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: $1,900= 1.8 Million KRW
Gang-won & Gyeong Nam: $21200-$2,400 = 2.0-2.3 million KRW
Entry Level Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

TAX EXEMPTION- TAX FREE for 2 years except Canadians due to lack of tax treaty with ROK

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INSIDER’S TIPS: EARNING MORE FOR LESS WORK!
Maximizing one’s monthly income depends largely on the combination of school placement, student body, and multiple school posts! This can mean an additional $100-$400 extra monthly pay!

EXAMPLE:
GET Level 3’s Basic Pay is 1.9Million Won. HOWEVER one can earn up to 2.3Million Won in Gangwon & Gyeong Nam Education Boards if you choose a placement that allows you to avail of all the monthly allowances that the boards are offering
HOW?
Basic Pay 1.9M + 100T Provincial Allowance + 100TCounty Allowance + 200T Multiple Sch Allowance = 2.3 Million Won

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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

1. Metropolitan Cities & Counties in the National Capital Region gradually withholds a total of up to 900,000KRW of your monthly pay as a housing security deposit which is ONLY refundable upon contract completion.
2. Gangwon & Gyeong Nam Education Boards do not have this provision in their contracts
3. The 10 day orientation program run by Metropolitan City Boards & the National Capital Region is not paid for
4. Gangwon Education Board only have a 5 day orientation in a resort with individual suite for each teachers. Teachers’ attendance is paid for & all expense paid.
5. Gyeong-nam Education Board runs customized teacher trainings in lieu of orientation during the contract year.
6. Bigger Family Housing for teachers with dependent/s and family visa sponsorship including subsidized school tuition of children in the Korean public school system with comprehensive health care coverage are provided by provincial education boards but may not be in Metropolitan City Boards

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BENEFITS
- 300,000KRW Settlement Allowance
- 100,000KRW Additional Monthly Allowance for Provincial Education Board
- 100,000KRW Additional Monthly Allowance for County Appointments
- W1,000,000 Contract Completion Bonus Pursuant to contractual agreement
- Severance Pay ( Equivalent to One Month Salary)
- Fully Furnished Solo Flat
- Paid Sick leave: 15 Days with 60 days Maternity Leave

FREEBIES
- Free Teacher’s books, manuals, and classroom resources
- Subsidized Meals ( Lunch at School)
- Round Trip Airfare
- Cultural Program/Tour
- All Expense Paid Teaching Training
- All Expense Paid Dinner Engagement with teachers and staff
- Pamphlet and Brochure on Korea
- Internet DSL Access
- Visa Acquisition Sponsorship
- Support with contract negotiation, translation, etc
- Korean National Pension Plan (One-time lump-sum refund of the accumulated pension contributions)
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Full Airfare Reimbursement (Pursuant to Contractual Agreement)

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WHY PUBLIC SCHOOL?
Public school ESL positions afford teachers to network with high-ranking education officials and administrators who can improve the way English is taught in public schools. Not only do teachers have the opportunity to teach diverse backgrounds, Korean public school teachers are also their students, who will then go on and teach more pupils. Amongst other ESL positions, this is one job that has the potential for you to touch more lives and create much greater impact in society as well as build a network of people who can further your career in Korea.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this post please feel free to contact us.

HOW TO APPLY:
For expedient processing and in compliance with Education Boards Procedures, please e-mail the following:

APPLICATION DOSSIER:
A. PERSONAL DOCUMENTS:
- Scanned copy of your Diploma and/or Certificate
- Scanned copy of your passport
- Resume
- Most Recent Photo
- Cover Letter
B. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION OFFICIAL FORMS (to be e-mailed to you)
- Official EPIK Form Attached (To fill out the form correctly, please read the accompanying Application Guidelines)
- Personal Essay (page 5 of the EPIK Form)
- Medical self evaluation (page 8 of the EPIK Form)

IMPORTANT REMINDER:
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.

ADD ON DOCUMENTS: Should only be couriered after the contract signing and to process a teaching visa.
C. E2 VISA APPLICATION DOSSIER
- 2 Passport sized photos
- Medical Certificate/ Drug Test (Can be Done in Korea)
- Original Degree or Notarized Degree with Apostille
- Sealed Transcripts with University Seal and Stamp
- Criminal Record Check (Police Clearance Issued by a Law Enforcement Agency in your home country’s permanent place of residence)
- 2 Reference Letters (Hard Copies Only)

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Teachers applying through our firm are afforded of a thorough consultation with decision-makers and education board personnel to determine the exact 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 place 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

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