Payment (Monthly salary)
Depending on educational background and teaching experiences of the applicant as well as the place of employment opportunity, a monthly salary averages 2.0-2.4 Million Won (Korean currency) is guaranteed. Teaching hours are 25-30 hours per week (Monday through Friday, 5 days a week). The overtime rate per hour is generally 20,000 won.
Employment Contract
Contracts are usually concluded on an annual basis and most of them are for one year employment. An extension is possible upon mutual agreement between the employer and the instructor.
When extending the contract the salary is generally increased.
Airfare
One-way airfare from overseas to Korea will be paid for by the employer. The teacher will be entitled to receive a return air ticket from the employer upon completing the contract.
Severance Pay
Severance pay is provided when the contract period of one year is successfully completed. In general, a month¡¯s salary is provided as the severance pay.
Housing (Accommodation)
Usually teachers will live at a furnished accommodation that is provided by the employer.
This accommodation will be furnished with the basic furniture and electronic appliances required for usual daily living,(for example, cooking ware, bed and linen, blanket, TV, washing machine, refrigerator, air-conditioner, dining table, wardrobe, etc). Teachers will pay for his/her utility cost. The location of the accommodation is usually within 5-15 minutes walking distance from the language institute.
Tax
An income tax of 3 to 5% will be deducted monthly from the salary.
Working Environment
Most language institutes employ several native speakers so they are able to develop good friendship while helping each other. In Korea, over 65,000 native English teachers are working at language institutes or public schools. Korean teachers are very friendly with them and teachers enjoy teaching and exploring Korean culture. Many of English Institutes are located in or the vicinity of Seoul and Kyunggi-Do ( Incheon, Suwon, Pyeongchon/Anyang, Ilsan, Bundang¡¦), offering all the cultural and social benefits of a major Metropolitan environment. Of course, teachers will also have the opportunity to work in small or medium-size towns throughout Korea.
Medical Insurance
As for medical insurance, the entire amount of the monthly premiums, or at least half, is covered by the language institute. Since most Korean doctors speak English, there is little difficulty in seeking medical care in Korea. The standards of medical facilities in Korea are modern and efficient.
Holidays
The policy of paid holidays differs for each language institute, but in general, the instructor will be entitled to about ten days off every year. These generally cover the national holidays.
Conditions for Applicants
All applicants (native English speakers) should be qualified with the following requirements to get an English teaching visa (E2 visa).
- Should have a passport of either the following English countries-USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, South African and Ireland
- Should have at least a Bachelor's degree of an university of only the above 7 countries. The major field of study doesn¡¯t matter.
Documents needed for Applicants
1. For the application (by e-mail)
Applicants are to fill out an application form and email to us.
- Resume
- Recent Photo
FYI, In Korea a Resume and photo are very essential and important for an applicant to get a job offer.
As soon as we receive the application from you, we will contact you for an interview with a possible job opportunity.
