The EPIK program in South Korea is a unique teaching opportunity to work at public schools throughout all areas of this beautiful and culturally rich south-east Asian country. This is a unique opportunity to teach in the Korean public school system, and as of this year, because of the high demand for native English instructors, the Korean government has changed immigration laws to allow applicants with an associate degree or with only two completed years of university or college to be able to obtain a teaching visa.
Job Type: Public School (EPIK program)
Location: Throughout Korea
Salary: 1.5-2.7M KRW
FREE Accommodations: Furnished single apt (or 350,000 KRW/month)
FREE Airfare: Round-trip provided by employer
Resettlement Allowance: 300,000 KRW
Severance Bonus: One month salary upon contract completion
Medical Insurance: 50% paid by school
Paid Vacation: 21 days + national holidays
Students: Elementary/Middle/High
Working Hours: 9am-5pm
Base Hours/Month: 88hrs
Start Date: 03-Mar-09

Applicants must be English native speakers at minimum have completed two years at the university or college level. Preference will be given to those with previous teaching experience, but experience is not necessary. To apply, send the following by email to PlanetESL@gmail.com.

1) A Completed Application Form (download from www.planetESL.com/epik_application.php)< br />2) A 300 Word Essay
3) A Scan of Your Diploma ( or unofficial transcripts)
4) A Scan of the Information Page of Your Passport

More detailed information regarding the program can be found on our website at www.planetesl.com/epik_application.php. We have this and countless other positions available all year round. Teachers can let us know EXACTLY what kind of job they are looking for, including location, preferred student age, accommodation preference, desired rate of pay, etc, and we will contact them with jobs matching their criteria. First time teachers to Korea should be sure to visit our website which contains invaluable information including the hiring process from A to Z, standard contract terms, detailed info on Korean culture and daily life, jobs, students, the Korean work environment, ESL and government resources, and much, much more!