Korean Job Discussion Forums

[caligirl]

I've seen a lot of job postings lately by current teachers at schools, who are apparently doing the recruiting instead of the directors/owners. Do you think this a good or bad sign? Do you think these "recruiting teachers" are being compensated? Or perhaps they are looking for a letter of release, but the director won't furnish one until a new teacher is found?

[sadsac]

I would rather look at this trend as an optimist. They like their job and are willing to find a new teacher to fill their position. I recuited our newest teacher and am also helping a friend find an FT. Many teachers I believe would rather have a qualified job offer, than take a chance these days.

[mswiftansan]

I am currently trying to find someone to replace me at my public school. My main reason is to help my co-teacher, who recently lost her sister and I am hoping to relieve some of her stress. I think my job is awesome for a newbie and I'd like to see a decent teacher fill my shoes. Plus recruiters are shady, it's all about the money. My school is so warped, though. They are dead set on a Canadian female (which I am). Seriously, though, what's the deal? I don't see how country or sex has anything to do with teaching ability. What is the obsession with female teachers? If your interested, though, PM me!

[rickhorton44]

Did the teacher fullfill the contract or leave early. If they left early, why?

I think being able to talk with the former teacher would be great, and you would know what is expected of you by the school. They also would be able to help you out with a lot of the little things about your accomodation and living area.

I would always highly reccomend visiting your school and meeting all those who you are working with as well as the teacher leaving. You should be able to get a feel for what is going on.

[jellobean]

My boyfriend just helped his school to replace both his co-worker and himself. I don't think this is always the case, but the school offered him some money to do so. I think their feeling was that it would still be cheaper than a recruiter. He had originally argreed to find his co-worker's replacement and when he decided to leave they offered him the same deal to replace himself (along with a co-worker) and agreed to his letter of release. He has not only found the teachers but is doing all the communication and paperwork stuff (other than visiting immigration) so I think it is a fair trade.

There is also the fact that it is summer and there are many more jobs than qualified applicants. Having a native speaker who works at the school makes the communication much easier and lends a bit more credibility.

My boyfriend found takers for the jobs pretty fast because the pay is on the high side for newbies (just a bit low for him). I also think the fact that he was completely honest about the negatives was a real help. One guy even said that he decided to take the position because he was given the bad along with the good. If someone is leaving, there is usually a reason, but it won't always be a reason that will make you walk away.