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rooster_2006
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
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 Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:09 am Post subject: Part-Time Jobs that Sponsor an E-2 |
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Okay, basically, in light of the new F-2-7/F-2-S easing, Korea has become attractive to me again!
I'm thinking about coming back for another round when I finish this contract in Taiwan...
However, this is my question:
Provided that I'm willing to accept lower pay, is it possible to get a job that sponsors an E-2 with LESS THAN 20 teaching hours per week?
I really value my free time and at this point, money isn't my #1 priority. I'd rather use the time to have fun and study.
I know that TaLK is 15 hours a week, which would be perfect, but I fear I am not eligible for TaLK since I have a bachelor's degree now.
Here are my qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree (not relevant to teaching)
- CELTA certified (right in Seoul, at the IGSE)
- Korean Language Proficiency Test (KLPT) Level 5
- Graduated from Yonsei University Korean Language Institute
- Over a year of (legit) experience in Taiwan at a buxiban (mostly elementary and middle school, with some adult subbing)
- 24 and Caucasian (not that it should matter, but I'm not going to pretend that it won't)
- In Asia right now (they save money on the airfare)
- Have lived in Korea for a total of five years (fully accustomed to living there, not a midnight run risk)
What are my chances of finding a job with fewer than 20 teaching hours per week that'll sponsor an E-2?
I think 1.5 million won for <20 teaching hours a week is fair. Is that possible?
A rural placement is PREFERRED. Being the only foreigner at my school, also PREFERRED. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 4:12 pm Post subject: Re: Part-Time Jobs that Sponsor an E-2 |
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| rooster_2006 wrote: |
Okay, basically, in light of the new F-2-7/F-2-S easing, Korea has become attractive to me again!
I'm thinking about coming back for another round when I finish this contract in Taiwan...
However, this is my question:
Provided that I'm willing to accept lower pay, is it possible to get a job that sponsors an E-2 with LESS THAN 20 teaching hours per week?
I really value my free time and at this point, money isn't my #1 priority. I'd rather use the time to have fun and study.
I know that TaLK is 15 hours a week, which would be perfect, but I fear I am not eligible for TaLK since I have a bachelor's degree now.
Here are my qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree (not relevant to teaching)
- CELTA certified (right in Seoul, at the IGSE)
- Korean Language Proficiency Test (KLPT) Level 5
- Graduated from Yonsei University Korean Language Institute
- Over a year of (legit) experience in Taiwan at a buxiban (mostly elementary and middle school, with some adult subbing)
- 24 and Caucasian (not that it should matter, but I'm not going to pretend that it won't)
- In Asia right now (they save money on the airfare)
- Have lived in Korea for a total of five years (fully accustomed to living there, not a midnight run risk)
What are my chances of finding a job with fewer than 20 teaching hours per week that'll sponsor an E-2?
I think 1.5 million won for <20 teaching hours a week is fair. Is that possible?
A rural placement is PREFERRED. Being the only foreigner at my school, also PREFERRED. |
Have you had an E2 previously?
IF yes, then (since you CAN communicate in Korean) hit the ground running and apply as you go.
Even with a BA you can apply for TaLK.
There are hakwons who will hire part time (if they don't have to supply housing or airfare) and sponsor your E2 with the proviso that you won't work elsewhere.
Most places WON'T sponsor you for less than 20 (classroom) hours AND pay the usual benefits. Hakwons are usually 30 class hours and public schools are 8:30 -4:30 (40 hour) work weeks even though you only teach 22 classes.
Start hitting up the recruiters and good luck to you.
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Retired
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| Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: Part-Time Jobs that Sponsor an E-2 |
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| rooster_2006 wrote: |
Okay, basically, in light of the new F-2-7/F-2-S easing, Korea has become attractive to me again!
I'm thinking about coming back for another round when I finish this contract in Taiwan...
However, this is my question:
Provided that I'm willing to accept lower pay, is it possible to get a job that sponsors an E-2 with LESS THAN 20 teaching hours per week?
I really value my free time and at this point, money isn't my #1 priority. I'd rather use the time to have fun and study.
I know that TaLK is 15 hours a week, which would be perfect, but I fear I am not eligible for TaLK since I have a bachelor's degree now.
Here are my qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree (not relevant to teaching)
- CELTA certified (right in Seoul, at the IGSE)
- Korean Language Proficiency Test (KLPT) Level 5
- Graduated from Yonsei University Korean Language Institute
- Over a year of (legit) experience in Taiwan at a buxiban (mostly elementary and middle school, with some adult subbing)
- 24 and Caucasian (not that it should matter, but I'm not going to pretend that it won't)
- In Asia right now (they save money on the airfare)
- Have lived in Korea for a total of five years (fully accustomed to living there, not a midnight run risk)
What are my chances of finding a job with fewer than 20 teaching hours per week that'll sponsor an E-2?
I think 1.5 million won for <20 teaching hours a week is fair. Is that possible?
A rural placement is PREFERRED. Being the only foreigner at my school, also PREFERRED. |
I should think you are all but guaranteed to get a job. You should have no problems.
Although at a rural placement you might have some trouble with "having fun"...it is good for studying however. |
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rooster_2006
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
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| Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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Cool, cool. 
So is there a legal minimum in terms of the number of hours a school MUST offer per week to give sponsorship?
In Taiwan, it's 14 teaching hours.
In Japan, the teacher must be "working" 30 hours or more per week (though some of those can be administrative and prep hours).
How about Korea? What's the minimum for an E-2 to be issued? |
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cdninkorea
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:27 am Post subject: |
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| They don't have any countryside locations, but Wall Street Institute sponsors visas for 3 hours a day. Google their site and apply. |
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rooster_2006
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
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| Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 6:41 am Post subject: |
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| cdninkorea wrote: |
| They don't have any countryside locations, but Wall Street Institute sponsors visas for 3 hours a day. Google their site and apply. |
Whoa!!!
So basically 15 hours a week and adults only? Isn't Wall Street Institute adults only?
Cool!!!
Yes, I will have to research that. |
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rooster_2006
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
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| Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 7:02 am Post subject: |
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According to their site, Wall Street Institute is currently recruiting for:
China - Mainland
Indonesia
Russia
Ecuador
Korea wasn't on the list...
Are they full? Man, that's different from the Korea I knew when the won plummeted to 1,500 to the dollar in '08... |
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furtakk
Joined: 02 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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they are still hiring in korea afaik. send them an email. however, you will definitely not be the only foreigner at wall street and i doubt you will find one in a rural area.
they sponsor e2s for part time work and will even give you key money for an apartment. |
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