Want to teach at Public Schools with EPIK, the government-run English Program in Korea, and experience fantastic cultural diversity? These positions offer tax exemption, 100% secure employment and a professional teaching environment to jumpstart or continue your career!
The EPIK program in South Korea offers a unique teaching opportunity to work at public schools throughout all areas of this beautiful and culturally rich country. Positions are offered in Seoul, Daejeon, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Jeju, and many other cities and provinces all throughout Korea.

PlanetESL Recruiting is an agency selected by both the Seoul and National Ministry of Education boards to recruit English teachers for public schools all over Korea. Working at a public school is an excellent teaching opportunity for teachers who are looking to gain valuable teaching experience and inter-cultural insight by sharing cultural diverseness with other Korean professional teachers at public schools.

We highly recommend applying for these teaching placements if you are looking for a unique immersion experience in Korea,. In these situations, teachers are embraced by their communities, learn more Korean language and have more opportunities to experience traditional Korean culture.

We seek applicants who are enthusiastic, flexible and sincerely care about what they do. Previous teaching experience is not necessary. The schools are professionally run with very fair management that truly appreciates teachers who take their jobs seriously and are dedicated to their jobs.

Advantages of Working at a Public School:
- 100% secure employment - Guaranteed to be paid on time - Resume building experience in a professional environment - Only 20 teaching hours per week - Korean co-teacher will share class duties and offer assistance - Free periods throughout the year where you don't teach due to exams, field trips, sports days etc. - Opportunity for overtime work with fair compensation - 4 to 5 weeks paid vacation - A lot more than most language institutes!

Basic Job Information: - Student Level: Elementary/Middle/High
- Working Hours: 9am-5pm

- Paid Vacation days: 4-5 weeks
- Teaching Hours: 22 hours/week only
- Accommodations: Furnished single housing or housing allowance
- Travel Allowance: 2.6M KRW, 1/2 paid after arrival and 1/2 paid after contract completion
- Re-settlement Allowance: 300,000 KRW paid after arrival in Korea

- Health Insurance: National Medical Insurance provided
- Severance Pay: One month salary upon contract completion

* Important Notice *
Due to high demand, EPIK positions are filled very quickly. Applications will be submitted to EPIK starting on April 1^st and interviews with EPIK will commence in early April. All positions will likely be filled at the latest by mid-June. Even if you have been offered a contract, your position is not guaranteed until you submit all of the necessary documents. Positions are filled on a first-come, first served basis so submit your application soon!

Minimum Qualifications for Applicants: Must be English native speakers from US, CAN, UK, IRE, AUS, NZD or RSA
Must hold Bachelors or higher degree from an accredited university in any field

Pay Rate Information:

Level	Requirements	Monthly Pay (million KRW)
		Metropolitan City		Province
		Busan Incheon	Other Cities	Jeju	Other Provinces
1+	2 consecutive years as Level 1 within the renewing province	2.5	2.6	2.6	2.7
1	- 2 years of full time teaching experience plus one of the following: Bachelors degree in Education, English* or Linguistics Teachers License TEFL/TESOL/CELTA Certificate (100+hours) Master's degree in any discipline - After 1 year as Level 2+ with the renewing province	2.3	2.4	2.4	2.5
2+	- 1 year of full time teaching experience plus one of the following: Bachelors degree in Education, English* or Linguistics Teachers License TEFL/TESOL/CELTA Certificate (100+hours) Master's degree in any discipline - Masters degree in Education, English* or Linguistics -Masters degree in any discipline with Bachelors degree in Education, English* or Linguistics - After 1 year as Level 2 with the renewing province	2.1	2.2	2.2	2.3
2	- Teacher's License - TEFL/TESOL/CELTA Certificate (100+hours) - Bachelor's degree in Education, English* or Linguistics - Master's degree in any discipline -One year full-time teaching experience with Bachelor's degree in any discipline ? At least 1 year TaLK experience**	2.0	2.1	2.1	2.2
3	Bachelor's degree in any discipline	1.8	1.9	2.0	2.1

Teaching Benefits:
Pension: 50% of your mandatory contribution is paid by the school. Medical Insurance: 50% of your monthly payment is paid by the school. Settlement Allowance: All teachers will be provided with a settlement allowance of 300,000 KRW at the end of the first month of their first contract. Special Bonus: A special allowance of 200,000 KRW/month will be paid to EPIK teachers who renew to a third contract after having served two consecutive years of successful service with the same Provincial Office of Education as a Level 1 EPIK teacher. Airfare Reimbursement: All EPIK teachers, regardless of level, will be provided with 1.3M KRW which includes reimbursement for a one-way flight to Korea and medical check-up fee. After completing their one-year contract, an additional 1.3M KRW will be provided. Anyone who resigns within the first 6 months of their contracts must reimburse the initial 1.3M KRW to EPIK. Tax Exemption: With the exception of Canadians, all EPIK teachers regardless of level are exempt from paying Korean income tax for the first two years of their employment in Korea. Teachers who are already working in Korea must have stayed less than 2 years in order to qualify for the tax exemption. Severance Pay: All teachers who successfully complete a one-year contract will receive severance pay. Severance pay is equal to one month's salary after tax. Accommodations: Free furnished housing or a housing allowance will be provided: - A leased house/apartment/studio-type room as well as basic household goods will be provided by one's school. Basic household goods include: a bed, sheets, a table and chairs, wardrobe, gas stove, refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, and a TV set. - Utilities are not paid for by the school and are the responsibility of the teacher. - Due to variations in housing costs in different regions of Korea, the size and location of the supplied housing can vary. - If housing is unavailable, a housing allowance of 400,000-500,000 KRW will be provided instead. Paid Vacation: 21 days paid vacation (10 days in summer and 11 days in winter) + all national holidays.
To apply for an EPIK teaching position:
E-mail the documents below to EPIK@PlanetESL.com to start the EPIK application process A Completed EPIK Fall 2011 Application Form (including a passport-sized photo) 2. A Completed Seoul Attachment form(only for EPIK Seoul applicants) 3. A 500-Word Essay 4. A 2-page Sample Lesson Plan (only required for EPIK Seoul applicants) Two Original Scanned Recommendation Letters (from a Former/Current professor or a former/current employer (superior) After you e-mail us the documents above, you will have to prepare the documents below and send them to us in order for EPIK to issue you a contract. You must start the process for your Criminal Record Check as soon as possible because it can take about 2-3 months to get it. An Apostilled photocopy of Your Bachelors Diploma (If Canadian, notarized by a Korean Consulate) One Set of sealed and stamped university transcripts: You will also need another set later to receive your E-2 working visa in your home country. An Apostilled Criminal Record Check at National/FBI level (U.S residents): Canadian applicants must have a 'Vulnerable Sector Search' in the criminal record check. A Scan of the Information Page of Your Passport
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