Teach with EPIK in South Korea

Teach at a Public School in South Korea – Apply Today. Start in February 2011.

If you have a thirst for travel, dream of teaching English in an exotic, far-off land and hold a Bachelor’s degree, why not teach English at a public school in sparkling South Korea! From laid-back beach-side town to traditional rural community to buzzing metropolis, we can help you secure the location that you really want.

Locations available

• Busan
• Chungbuk
• Chungnam
• Daegu
• Daejeon
• Gangwon
• Gwangju
• Gyeongbuk
• Gyeongnam
• Incheon
• Jeju
• Jeonbuk
• Jeonnam
• Ulsan

For EPIK positions in Seoul, please see Seoul Public School Vacancies

Why teach at public schools?

• Teach just 22 classes per week
• Experience the best working conditions in Korea
• Receive a salary of at least 1.9 Million KRW per month
• Get a free, fully furnished private apartment + round-trip air-ticket + settlement allowance + completion bonus + generous vacations
• Immerse yourself in the local community
• Full training and orientation provided
• No experience necessary!

We are now accepting applications for the public school program’s February 2011 in-take.

In-Brief

• Start date: mid-February (full orientation to be 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 contract
  
• All national holidays

Why apply through ESLstarter?

• All our services to you are completely free
• We are an official EPIK recruiter
• We have placed many teachers with this program
• We have extensive experience of every step of the application process
• We’ll always get back to you on your emails and questions in double-quick time
• We’ll be there for you throughout your time in Korea
  

Read ESLstarter teacher testimonials here: http://eslstarter.com/teachers-testimonials.php

Requirements

• UK, USA, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, South African or Irish nationality
• BA/ BS degree
• Under 55 years of age

Want to find out more? Read Our Guide to Teaching with EPIK