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[taralee]

Hi,

I just got this contract and I don't really know if it is good or not. There are a few things I already have a problem with that I have emailed about, but I would love other opinions.

thanks

This contract is made between _______, located in Seoul, South Korea (hereafter called the University) and (hereafter called the teacher). The both parties agree to the followings;

Teachers are on a probation status during the training period. The University has the option to renew a contract before the 1st day of camp starting date. If the employee fails to meet the expectations of the employer the contract may be terminated during the time under the condition described below.


TEACHER OBLIGATIONS

1. Terms & Duties
The University will adhere to all the terms of contract and agrees to provide the teacher with room, board, and wages as detailed in this contract. The teacher will provide an educational service for the English Summer Camp as specified below in the contract, and agrees to abide by the University�s policies and standards.

2. Supervision and Responsibilities

The Teacher will work closely with Director, Academic Director and other colleagues in planning, observation, review of instruction classes, and consultation with students and their parents. As a member of the English Summer Camp Team, the Teacher will contribute to the cumulative resources of education dedicated to developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive program for teaching English to the students participating in the English Summer Camp. The Teacher should develop creativity in the instructional program, master and teach oral and written English, support the philosophy and goals of the University, seek help from the support staffs, peers, and administration.

3. Behavior

The Teacher should respect the rules and standards of conduct of the University (written, verbal and tacit) and obey the laws, regulations, instructions, and ordinances of the national and local governments. The Teacher must serve as a positive role model by being punctual and prompt, demonstrating good moral values and showing integrity.
The University reserves a right to keep the teacher�s original diploma for the reason of safety and the University�s policy. Smoking is prohibited in front of students and in any building of the University. Drinking alcohol is strictly forbidden on the Camp premises. The teacher should have lunch together with students. The teacher understands she or he can be photographed during class and camp activity time for parents� information on the University website. The University does not allow body-piercing, extreme hairstyles, unusual hair color and/or excessive makeup, too tight or revealing dress, inappropriate behavior such as the use of profanity or instigations against the University. Any teaching or employment other than at the above address shall not be permitted, in accordance with Korean Law.

4. Performance Evaluations

The Teacher may be evaluated in writing or verbal comment by his or her supervisor. The evaluation will include a review of the Teacher�s job qualifications and performance, including but not limited to the quality of his or her work, knowledge of his or her job, job skills, attitude, working relations with co-workers, students and parents, initiative, attendance, punctuality, and/or disciplinary record. The review is designed to provide both the Teacher and his or her supervisors with time to discuss his or her strengths, weaknesses, career objectives and other concerns.

5. Separation From Employment

Employment elsewhere is strictly prohibited in accordance with Korean Immigration Law, thus will be considered to be a serious violation for immediate dismissal and will be automatically followed by official notice to Immigration Office. The lack of professional attitude such as tardiness, absence, negligence of preparing classes can also be a serious cause for possible dismissal. In case the Teacher fails to complete the contract, he or she shall pay back to the University the actual amount of airfare and visa fee paid by the University.


WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Workload

The Teacher will have at least 42 45minute classes per teaching week. The class time will have 4 language classes, 3 special classes and some additional duties for outdoor activities (See Appendix � 1 for detailed class schedule). The Teacher may be required to substitute teach as part of the regular teaching workload.

The Teacher must spend no less than 1.5 hours a day at the University for lesson planning with co-teacher, student evaluations, reporting, consultation with parents, interview with new students, supervision of play, maintenance of the English environment during breaks, workshops, teachers� meetings, school events and upgrading one�s professional knowledge and skills.

The teacher is requested to bring at least one English based games and lesson plans suitable for group project and situation classes of beginner/intermediate level student groups for the camp. (See Appendix � 2 for detailed Situation & Special Activity Class Schedule)
Any part of the Teacher�s workload can be converted into research and development work under his or her supervisor�s instruction as well as interview and consultation with students or their parents.

Teacher�s meetings may be scheduled before or after every day schedule at the discretion of the Director or Academic Director. Attendance is required if scheduled. Teacher�s meetings will allow time for discussion of topics of current concern within the program such as new policies, procedures, methods of training, instruction, curriculum, and other matters as needed. The Teachers are encouraged to help work out practical solutions to problems at these meetings.


2. Work Schedule

The workweek runs from Monday through Saturday in the English Summer Camp periods. The Director and Academic Director will assign the Teacher�s schedule.

3. Covenants

The Teacher hereby agrees covenants and undertakes that he or she will not disclose any information relating to the Teacher�s employment conditions to others, any teaching materials, or any information relating to program and curriculum, whether verbally or in written, to individuals or corporate entities. All teaching materials including any books given to the Teacher by the University and reference materials prepared for the classes by the Teacher should be returned after using and the Teacher must not take out or use the materials for other purpose but teaching in the University.

TEACHER BENEFITS

1. Monthly Salary

The teacher will be paid 2,000,000 won in Korean currency for the entire contract period on the last working day of the English Summer Camp.
Korean law requires the University to withhold national and local taxes(4% of Total amount of salary) from the Teacher�s salary.

2. Housing

The University will provide the Teacher with a fully furnished single or shared apartment/house(See Appendix 3 for detailed list of appliances and furniture to be provided.). The Teacher is fully responsible to pay for the monthly utilities(electricity, garbage removal, water charges etc.. The Teacher is responsible for any damage to the apartment due to negligence. All items provided by the University must remain in the apartment at the end of the Teacher�s contract.

The Teacher should recognize that the University would not be able to match his or her roommate in accords with race, sex, age, and cultural background. No pets are allowed. The sizes of each room in the same apartment are different. Only the University keeps the authority for arranging room for the Teacher.


3. Health Insurance

The Teacher will be covered by Health Insurance Plan. The insurance charge will be 100% covered and paid by the University only during English Summer Camp period.

4. National Pension Plan

Not applicable for the employees possessing C-4 visa according to Korean Government Law and Regulation. .


5. Paid Sick Leave and Emergency Leave

The teacher understands that there is no sick leave during the contract period. If the teacher wishes to be late or absent for class time at any reason, the University can deduct the payment(one day leave shall be calculated as total salary divided by 30 days(salary / 30 days).

6. Airfare

The University shall pay round-trip airfare between the nearest International Airport from the Teacher's place applied and a major city in Korea. The University shall arrange and present the itinerary of the teacher as well as the round-trip airfare for the teacher�s convenience. The round-trip airfare of actual purchasing price shall be reimbursed by the University based on an economy class airfare no later than 5 days after her or his arrival. The airfare higher than the presented price shall not be paid and shall be the teacher�s responsibility.
The University reserves a right to keep the teacher�s return ticket for the reason of safety and the University�s policy. The round-trip ticket shall be given back to the teacher under the condition that the teacher well performs on her or his duties until the contract ends. In this regard, the teacher who leaves the country without fulfilling the duty for any reasons should pay back the paid round-trip airfare to the University. Round-trip airfare is provided only once.

The Teacher hired in-country shall have the visa trip to Japan (round-trip airfare) paid for by the University. In case the Teacher fails to complete the contract at any reason, the Teacher shall pay back to the University the actual amount of airfare for the visa trip to Japan, in the case of an in-country hiring.

7. Teacher Training

The Teacher shall have a period of training before starting to teach in the University. During the training period, and for the break between the training and the start of teaching, the Teacher will be in the University for classroom observation and preparation. The Teacher will receive briefings from the Academic Director, and will get acquainted with the University policies. The teacher shall not be paid for training session.

8. Severance Pay (only if applicable)

The teacher agrees there is no official severance pay for the camp. However, the teacher shall be paid if signed as the teacher is to be paid for an additional salary of
won as severance pay under the condition that the full contract period successfully ends. If the Teacher, however, does not complete the full period of contract, none of the severance pay shall be paid. Severance pay will be paid through bank transfer no later than one month after the Teacher has left the University. Korean severance tax will be withheld. Any outstanding debts will be subtracted from the severance pay.


COMPLETIONS, TERMINATION AND/OR BREACH OF CONTRACT

The University reserves the right to terminate this agreement for cause with written notification at any time, and for serious cause without notice. The effective date of this contract is on July 10, 2006, when is the date of teacher orientation. The length of this contract is approximately 6 weeks from July 17, 2006 throughout August 22, 2006 including. A delay in the Teacher�s arrival at the University may call for a renegotiation or a cancellation of the contract conditions.



Date: Date:

Signature: Signature:

Soongsil University Name of the Teacher

Appendix � 1 : Detailed class schedule

1.1. Daily Schedule for Primary School Student

Level KA Level KB Level KC
1교시 09:30 ~ 10:15 Phonics Sight Word
2교시 10:20 ~ 11:10 Comprehension
3교시 11:20 ~ 12:05 Situation
Lunch 12:05 ~ 13:00 Lunch Time
4교시 13:00 ~ 13:45 Reading & Speaking Grammar & Writing with Vocabulary
5교시 13:50 ~ 14:40 Diary & Book Report Reading & Book Report
6교시 14:50 ~ 15:35 Special Activities
7교시 15:40 ~ 16:30 Group Performance[/i]

[cubanlord]

MAN!!!! This is a really bad one. you will work 42 classes a week for 6 days a week for 6 weeks for a measly 2,000,000Won?!?!?!??!

This excluding the other crap I read through...WOWOWOWOWOW...Don't take it.

[TheUrbanMyth]

[Hotpants]

2 mill won for 6 weeks of such an intensive schedule. No way.

I think you could find better elsewhere if you look around.

Thanks for including the name of the uni at the end of the contract - I will steer clear of this one!

[taralee]

It is a summer camp though, so I am wondering if it is more normal to have more working hours because it is for a short term contract and they pay the airfare.

[cubanlord]

[taralee]

hmmm...thanks so far for the reviews.

It's not sounding so good. Anybody know of any good summer camp positions still available