TEACHER'S STATUS

Generally. Teachers in Korea are treated with great respect.

THE STATUS OF FOREIGNERS IN KOREA

Korean society makes a great distinction between friends, business colleagues and outsiders. However, with the landing of many foreign firms, the development of the Internet and the English boom, walls between Koreans and foreigners are rapidly being removed.

ESL TEACHERS IN KOREA

ESL teachers are treated as teachers not foreigners. If you present yourself in a mature and respectful manner toward students, you will in turn be respected by your students, their parents and your director.

 

POSITION DETAILS

The following information outlines the type of package we offer our applicants:

- Salary: 2.0-2.8 million won (2,000 U.S/2,800 US) – 3% income    tax (Teaching experience and qualifications command a higher       salary) - Overtime Pay: 17,400won/40minutes class - Teaching Hours: 22-30 hrs/wk - Age-level: Preschool to adult (teacher's choice) - Accommodation: Furnished single studio (provided by the     schoolfree of charge) - Round trip flight ticket (provided free of charge) - Severance pay (1 one month's salary- awarded upon completion   of contract) - 50% medical coverage ($40/mth) - Insurance and national pension - 2 weeks paid vacation (minimum) * All Contracts are for one year

Note: We also have specialty positions for those who possess degrees in education and/or are licensed educators.