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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 education's school districts as well as select private language schools nationwide invite degree holders from English speaking countries to teach at Korean public and private 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
* Ulsan Metro
* Daegu Metro
* Daejeon Metro
* Incheon Metro
* Gwangju Metro

B. Teaching Jobs in Cities and Towns located at Six Provincial Areas
* Gyeongsangbuk-do (Gyeongbuk)
* Gyeongsangnam-do (Gyeong-nam)
* Chung-buk (Chun-cheongbuk-do)
* Chung-nam (Chungcheongnam-do)
* Gangwon (Gangwon-do)
* Jeon-nam (Jeollanam-do /South Jeolla)
* Jeon-buk (Jeollabuk-do North Jeolla)

C. Jeju City Island Autonomous Board Education

D. Seoul Area Positions

* Successful, qualified early birds with complete E2 Visa papers are prefered!

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.

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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)
- Commencement: August 2010
- Independent Districts: Open all year round

Private SchoolS Hire ALL YEAR ROUND!

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

--- Private School Perks ---

* Prepaid Airfare (flight to Korea)
* Paid Re-turn Airfair
* Settlement Bonus: 2.3-2.7 million KRW
* Competetive Salary: 2.3-2.7 million KRW (contingent on qualifications)
* Rent Free Fully Furnished Flat walking distance to school
* Medical Insurance
* Severance Pay
* Korean Pension Plan
* Numerous Other Native Teachers per school: 5-20 natives!
* Small Class Size: 1-10 students/class
* Paid Leave and Holidays
* Ample Over Time Opportunities
* Interview/reference with current and former school staff

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

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

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

Specific Skills Needed in Teaching Corporate Classes:
1. Design and tailor the lesson plans based upon the trainees' exact needs;
2. Make classes more interesting and interactive
3. Make use of relative business background and rich experiences in corporate training;
4. Bridge the cultural gap.

Specific Qualities in Teaching at the School District:
1.Able to work and collaborate with Korean co-teachers and Native English Teachers at the school
2.Adept in teaching primary school students
3.Flexible - Willing to alter plans and directions in a manner which assists the school in moving toward their goals. Seeks to reason out situations with students and staff in a manner that allows all people to move forward in a positive direction.

----- 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.

Minimum Education

Bachelor of Arts

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

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 Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad