Public School Jobs

Teach English at a public school in South Korea starting February 2011

Locations Available:
Busan, Chungbuk, Chungnam, Daegu, Daejeon, Gangwon, Gwangju, Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam, Gyeonggi, Incheon, Jeju, Jeonbuk, Jeonnam, Seoul, Ulsan.

5 Reasons to Teach at a Public School:

• Take part in a full orientation making it easy to settle into your new life
• Teach 22 classes per week instead of the 30 classes per week with private schools
• Very stable and supportive working environment
• Get more vacation allowance than at private schools (in most cases 8 extra days)
• Every class has a Korean co-teacher to help you

Job Description:

• Start date: February (full orientation followed by placement at assigned school)
• Working days: Monday - Friday
• Working hours: 8.30AM - 4.30PM or 9AM - 5PM (depending on school)
• Total hours: 22 classes per week (so 3 or 4 classes per day)
• Student level: Choose from Elementary, Middle or High School

Salary & Benefits

• KRW1.9 - 2.7 Million monthly (depending on experience)
• KRW1,300,000 Entrance Allowance to cover flight cost into Korea
• KRW1,300,000 Exit Allowance upon completion of contract
• Rural Allowance + Provincial allowance (depending on location)
• KRW300,000 Settlement Allowance (one time payment)
• Free fully furnished housing or, where housing is not available, a rent subsidy of KRW400,000
• 3 Weeks PAID vacation (8 day summer recess, 10 day winter recess) + approximately 12 national holidays
• 22 hours of class teaching required per week
• Overtime pay or KRW20,000 per hour per supplementary class
• Severance pay equivalent to one month’s salary
• 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 8 day orientation in a Korean resort area
• One year contracts
• All national holidays

Teacher’s Duties:

• Teach English at an elementary, middle or high school
• Student evaluation
• Prep class
• Develop curriculum and teaching materials
• Conduct English conversational classes for teachers and students
• Assist with activities related to English language education

How to Apply
Simply email us at recruitment@tigerenglish.com with a copy of your resume and a recent photo and we will then send you full details of the application process.