Posted: 8th April 2015

JOB TITLE

EPIK and SMOE Public School Teaching Positions in South Korea

JOB LOCATION

Korea

JOB CATEGORY

EFL/ESOL/ESL Teacher

COUNTRY

Korea South

EXPERIENCE

1 year

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

1

APPLICATION DEADLINE

9th May 2015

Applications close in -3792 days

JOB DETAILS

What is the English Program in Korea?

EPIK stands for English Program in Korea, a program sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education. The EPIK Program was established in 1995 with the mandate to improve the English speaking abilities of students and teachers in Korea and to develop cultural exchanges. Through the EPIK Program over 1000 teachers are placed in ESL teaching jobs every year. Reach To Teach works with the Korean Ministry of Education to place English Language Instructors (ELIs) in Korean public schools throughout the country.

Teaching Locations at Public Schools in Korea

The EPIK program has divided the available locations according to the different Provincial Offices of Education (POEs). There are a number of POEs in Korea. EPIK teachers can work in almost any province of Korea, but location preference is granted on a first come-first served basis. Once your application documents are received EPIK officials will decide which POE you will work for, which will then determine which specific school you will be placed at. As a teacher you will work at primary and secondary schools within a designated POE, but you may also be asked to work at other educational facilities within the EPIK program. If you have a specific location preference within the EPIK program, it is important that you submit your application as soon as possible.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:
  • Passport holder of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK or USA
  • Minimum education of Bachelor´s degree
  • Under 55 years of age
  • No criminal record
  • Be mentally and physically healthy
Applicants must also have at least ONE of the following qualifications:
  • BA Degree in Education
  • Teaching license in your home country
  • TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate 100 hours or more (EPIK will now give preference to applicants who have a 20 hour in-class teaching component)
  • 1 year of full time teaching experience with the TaLK program

SALARY AND BENEFITS

All EPIK teachers will be entitled to the following benefits:
  • Free housing provided by the EPIK Program (utilities not included)
  • Entrance Allowance of 1.3 mil won to purchase a one-way ticket
  • Exit Allowance of 1.3 mil won or a renewal Bonus of 2.0 mil won for resigning
  • 10 days of ESL training in Seoul
  • Paid vacation for 18 working days plus 13-15 National Holidays
  • Medical insurance and pension, 50% of which is covered by the EPIK Program
  • Higher salaries for teachers who choose to work in more rural locations
  • 40 hour work week with roughly 22 teaching hours a week
  • Monday through Friday work schedule, Weekends Free!

CONTACT

Recruitment

ADDRESS

1606 80th Avenue Algona, Iowa, India 50511

PHONE

Ph. +201-467-4612

EMAIL

Reach To Teach is a FREE ESL Teacher Placement Agency. We never take a percentage of your salary and there are no hidden fees. We have placed thousands of happy native English teachers in ESL teaching jobs and volunteer positions in destinations all over the world. Our extensive experience with placing teachers in government teaching programs and private language schools allows us to give simple answers to your questions and help you make informed decisions every step of the way.

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