Korean Job Discussion Forums

[skibum80]

Bachelors is in Sociology and history
Certfied in Texas to teach Elementary education and ESL (english as second language).
Intern at two public schools for one semester.
Currently teaching at a private Montessori school in Austin. (10 month contract)
Want to teach in Korea

Anything would be appreciated.
Thanks

[PGF]

Are you broke?

If not come to korea and interview, pick and choose

[cruisemonkey]

Masturbate and pretend I had a dgree in Philosophy.

Edit: Onanism instead of 'beep'.

After all... nobody 'beeps'... well at least Ks don't.

Com'on over to K-land... you're ripe for the pickin'.

[Hotpants]

The non-edu Bachelors is comparable to most English teachers here. However, with your elementary school teaching licence, the obvious thing might be to teach in an international school in Korea. Otherwise, you can just go for whatever job you fancy - but I'd suggest (without being rude) that you should submit a more professional picture of yourself to any employer here than displayed in your avatar. A good photo can sometimes count more than your qualifications in Korea.

[skibum80]

Thanks for the replies. I guess that avatar of Eddie Vedder might be considered unprofessional, but Eddie rocks. I will now change it and listen to a Pearl Jam cd.

Thanks again

[elliemk]

Definitely try to get a job at an international school. I'm pm'ing you with one of the best.

[PRagic]

Hakwon or public school. If you got your MA, I'd suggest going to Hong Kong.

[nomad-ish]

[Yu_Bum_suk]

You could teach...

Kindergarten
Children's academy
Adult academy
Elementary school
Middle school
High school
Foreign language high school
Technical college
University
Military academy
Teachers' training programme
English camp / village
International school

With the exception of the last one, so could 80% of us here. Whether you would like any of the above is all down to how well you do your research, what type of environment you like to work in, and what ages you like to teach.

[luvnpeas]

[aarontendo]

yeah the HK NET scheme looks for certified teachers, I think you can be an alt if you have a masters. Having both would make ya shoe-in I reckon.

[mrsquirrel]

I would go an teach in a country that has a low cost of living but decent international schools.

Why live in Korea on 4000 dollars a month when you can live in Indo for the same and afford a maid and driver without even breaking a sweat.

[PRagic]

Know some very satisfied teachers in HK in the NET program. They have been there for a few years, and have pretty much topped out the salary curve. Great money, and a great place to live. Like anything else, though, you have to pay your dues. Some of the locations aren't that convenient.

To qualify, you have to have certification and verifiable experience in your country of origin. For teachers coming out of the US, this means having the MA/MEd. The positions are competitive, and they check out everything on your resume. They only hire professional, certified, and experienced teachers.

[elliemk]

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