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gajackson1
Joined: 27 Jan 2003
Location: Casa Chil, Sungai Besar, Sultanate of Brunei
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 Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 9:39 pm Post subject: What a decent job offer SHOULD be like!!! |
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Contract stuff comes & goes; it is nice to be able to compare contracts from time to time.
Before reading below, be aware that these are conditions for CERTIFIED TEACHERS WITH EXPERIENCE. Also, I can vouch for the fact that there is no nationality bias/racism/gender/agism issues with this particular school.
Why, oh why, can't they ALL be like this???
(contact/identifying info has been taken out, as this is NOT a job posting/offer.)
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School Teacher needed: Monthly Salary 2.7-3.2 million Won, No Split Shifts, 4 Weeks Paid Vacation and Single Apartment
The teacher will teach North American Elementary School subjects such as language arts, science and social studies. Sometimes, the teacher is required to do other things for school. The students are from 1st Grade to 10th grade. We are looking for a certified teacher who has teaching experiences in America, Canada and other country's elementary or middle school.
Qualifications:
* More than 3 years teaching experience
* Native English Speaker (from the USA or Canada preferred)
* BA/BS (or higher) only in Elementary Education, English (Literature), and other relevant majors
* Preference is given to certified teachers
Working Conditions
* maximum 22.5-25 teaching hours a week (Teacher will teach a of maximum 30 classes with 45-50minute/class) and work 5 days a week (Monday through Friday).
* Detailed working hours
Mon~ Fri. 14:00 - 22:00 pm
* No Split Shifts
* During summer or winter vacation: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 -18:00
* There are make-up classes on Saturday during summer and winter intensive program. (In such a case, there'll be no pay for the make-up classes)
* Classes are taught using North American standard public school teaching materials
Salary
* Salary will be 2.7 - 3.2 million Won per month. The salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experiences.
* 2.7 - 3.2 million Won (the equivalent of 1 month salary) severance bonus will be given after one year contract.
* Single furnished housing
* Round Airfare (maximum US$ 1000)
Benefits & Taxes
* 20,000 Won per hour for overtime
* 4 weeks paid vacation and all national holidays
* National medical insurance premium will be co-shared
* Income tax will be deducted
* Participation in National Pension Plan
* 5 days sick days leave
* 500,000 Won per month will be given as a housing allowance if teacher doesn't need furnished housing.
Documents required:
* Cover letter explaining your goals and motivations for teaching in Korea
* Resume with a recent photo
* Copies of university diploma and transcripts notarized by Korean consulate (or originals)
* Copy of inside passport page with date of birth and nationality shown
* Two Letters of recommendation written by former employers.
* Copy of teacher certification
All of documents will be submitted through mail or e-mail. If all of required documents are not submitted, our selection process will not be started. Please apply our teaching position after all of them are ready.
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Soooooooo, what do you think? Questions? Comments? Esp if you are a certified teacher, what do you think in comparison with your home-country situation?
As for me, having taught in Texas public schools for a comparison, there IS no comparison - based upon class sizes, work load, red tape/paperwork, salary, etc. It's far & away a better situation. Maybe, only comparing overall benefits is lacking, but the 2x salary and practically no taxes has a lot to do with balancing that part out. |
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turtlepi1
Joined: 15 Jun 2004
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:27 am Post subject: |
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Not bad compared to the general hagwon gig but if I was a qualified(BEd) with 3 years age appropriate teaching experience, I wouldn't be jumping up and down over this job. (I might still take it, but I wouldn't be giggling about it)
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BA/BS (or higher) only in Elementary Education, English (Literature), and other relevant majors
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That doesn't say qualified(BEd) teachers
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maximum 22.5-25 teaching hours a week (Teacher will teach a of maximum 30 classes with 45-50minute/class) and work 5 days a week (Monday through Friday).
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That's a lot
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Mon~ Fri. 14:00 - 22:00 pm
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That's late
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* During summer or winter vacation: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 -18:00
* There are make-up classes on Saturday during summer and winter intensive program. (In such a case, there'll be no pay for the make-up classes)
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That isn't the best
But overall like I said it is better than the other hagwon gigs. |
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Pyongshin Sangja
Joined: 20 Apr 2003
Location: I love baby!
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:33 am Post subject: |
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| If that is the best Korea can do, take me now Lord. |
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rapier
Joined: 16 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:48 am Post subject: |
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"Cover letter explaining your goals and motivations for teaching in Korea "
Hahaha!!!!!! Has anybody managed to come up with a decent answer to this one?
Um..I want to study confucian culture..umm..i love korean food...umm...Oh, ok, I like the easy money, free accom and hot Korean chixx?  |
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hadeshorn
Joined: 30 Jul 2003
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Hahaha this sounds like my current job. But its three months paid vacation. |
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Freezer Burn
Joined: 11 Apr 2005
Location: Busan
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:37 pm Post subject: Re: What a decent job offer SHOULD be like!!! |
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| gajackson1 wrote: |
Contract stuff comes & goes; it is nice to be able to compare contracts from time to time.
Before reading below, be aware that these are conditions for CERTIFIED TEACHERS WITH EXPERIENCE. Also, I can vouch for the fact that there is no nationality bias/racism/gender/agism issues with this particular school.
Thats funny, look at the contract!!!!!
Why, oh why, can't they ALL be like this???
(contact/identifying info has been taken out, as this is NOT a job posting/offer.)
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School Teacher needed: Monthly Salary 2.7-3.2 million Won, No Split Shifts, 4 Weeks Paid Vacation and Single Apartment
The teacher will teach North American Elementary School subjects such as language arts, science and social studies. Sometimes, the teacher is required to do other things for school. The students are from 1st Grade to 10th grade. We are looking for a certified teacher who has teaching experiences in America, Canada and other country's elementary or middle school.
Qualifications:
* More than 3 years teaching experience
* Native English Speaker (from the USA or Canada preferred) HELLO ISNT THIS BIAS..... no Australians\New Zealanders\English
* BA/BS (or higher) only in Elementary Education, English (Literature), and other relevant majors
* Preference is given to certified teachers
Working Conditions
* maximum 22.5-25 teaching hours a week (Teacher will teach a of maximum 30 classes with 45-50minute/class) and work 5 days a week (Monday through Friday).
* Detailed working hours
Mon~ Fri. 14:00 - 22:00 pm
* No Split Shifts
* During summer or winter vacation: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 -18:00
* There are make-up classes on Saturday during summer and winter intensive program. (In such a case, there'll be no pay for the make-up classes)
* Classes are taught using North American standard public school teaching materials
Salary
* Salary will be 2.7 - 3.2 million Won per month. The salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experiences.
* 2.7 - 3.2 million Won (the equivalent of 1 month salary) severance bonus will be given after one year contract.
* Single furnished housing
* Round Airfare (maximum US$ 1000)
Benefits & Taxes
* 20,000 Won per hour for overtime
* 4 weeks paid vacation and all national holidays
* National medical insurance premium will be co-shared
* Income tax will be deducted
* Participation in National Pension Plan
* 5 days sick days leave
* 500,000 Won per month will be given as a housing allowance if teacher doesn't need furnished housing.
Documents required:
* Cover letter explaining your goals and motivations for teaching in Korea
* Resume with a recent photo
* Copies of university diploma and transcripts notarized by Korean consulate (or originals)
* Copy of inside passport page with date of birth and nationality shown
* Two Letters of recommendation written by former employers.
* Copy of teacher certification
All of documents will be submitted through mail or e-mail. If all of required documents are not submitted, our selection process will not be started. Please apply our teaching position after all of them are ready.
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Soooooooo, what do you think? Questions? Comments? Esp if you are a certified teacher, what do you think in comparison with your home-country situation?
As for me, having taught in Texas public schools for a comparison, there IS no comparison - based upon class sizes, work load, red tape/paperwork, salary, etc. It's far & away a better situation. Maybe, only comparing overall benefits is lacking, but the 2x salary and practically no taxes has a lot to do with balancing that part out. |
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Saxiif
Joined: 15 May 2003
Location: Seongnam
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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Slacker, I teach 36  (and that's hours in front of a class, not including breaks etc. etc.)
And I get paid hourly. Life be good |
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