Korean Job Discussion Forums

[adventureman]

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[Gollum]

Definately a good idea to check out what kind of support you'll have.

I've read posts from other teachers on here who scoffed at jobs like mine (high school) before teachers started. I read all of the "You'll be crying and posting on here and complaining about how hard it is."

Some self-righteous teachers on here who think they are gods like to scare others into thinking it's a hell they could never endure.

Truth is, though, the OP is right about elementary. That is DEFINATELY a situation you want to check into. Even if you are seasoned teacher with a teaching degree, you want to make sure there is support from administration and teachers.

Thankfully, my school is very good about enforcing rules, and isn't one that beats the kids (many do). For example, if we see a handphone in class, it's gone for 2 weeks. We just give it to the homeroom teacher. The students all know this, and are pretty good about it.

It all depends on the school. Do your research. Some of the situations are co-teacher situations, which I think are ideal at the elementary level.

By the way, one of the jobs posted many times had questions raised about their practice of "sharing" a bank account in your name. Someone said they were doing this to maybe get around Korean tax laws. Be careful. If memory serves, it was even listed as a government job.

[Crois]

Hey i'm trying for a job in that sector now. Not something i want to hear.

[peppermint]

Elementary school is definitely a very different ball game than middle or high school, but it 's both good and bad thing. There's not the support that you'd get at those places, but at the same time, there isn't the surliness of the students either.

[oneiros]

Jump on the public school, all of you.

More hogwan jobs for me.

We'll see what happens to salaries when all the other teachers leave to public school jobs.

[FUBAR]

I am just finishing up my job at the middle school today. I can honestly say without the great support of my Korean co-teachers the year would or could have been drastically different. THis past term, I had one early morning class with the first graders who just finished Elementary School. To say that their English level is low, would be an understatement. To all those teachers teaching Elementary Students, I say: Good luck to you and learn some Korean Commands. You are going to need it.

On a side note: I actually just turned down a Highschool job, b/c I heard that the school was a commercial high school. There is no way that I want any part of that job. Tomorrow, I will be signing a contract at a different Highschool. This job will be without a co-teacher, but I am not that worried anymore since I know what to expect and how to handle the class. Without the experience I gained this year, I would be shitty my pants a little bit.

[FUBAR]

One other thing....

To the teachers applying for these jobs:

When you apply for these jobs and they ask for a photo, please dont send a shirtless photo of yourself like one guy did.

[Mosley]

We're dying to know...did they hire him?

[Gollum]

Maybe I should avoid sending any photos in Catholic priest outfits!

Seriously though, I can't believe that guy sent in a photo without a shirt. Hilarious.

[Zyzyfer]

I've been the prophet trying to preach this sentiment for months now. Public school jobs can be great, but you should really research the school before you sign up for it!

[FUBAR]

[Michelle]

From the sound of the first post, if he has the incling to come to Korea and tackle high school, and he was preparing to fight a tiger, maybe he came with the RIGHT attitude of mental preperation....

Between kids and management, he'll need to be prepared for a fight anyway.



Of couse I otherwise don't see how going around shirtless in class would be beneficial

[waggo]

That is just so f ing funny i have to keep reading it again....thanks for making my day!!!

[FUBAR]

[Gollum]

I've got a line on a new place in Bundang near Jeongga that is looking for someone quite desperately. If anyone needs to learn more, e-mail me.