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[fredinkorea]

CONTRACT EVALUATION:

1. INTRODUCTION:

This is an agreement between (hereinafter called `the instructor') and

********** (hereinafter called `the institute' or `the school' : , Korea). The instructor agrees to teach students at the institute at the times designated by the institute management, and agrees to develop and present educational programs for the students. The instructor agrees to follow and strictly comply with the School's policies and guidelines during the period of this agreement.

2. CONTRACT DURATION:

(A) It is hereby agreed between the school and the instructor that the instructor shall teach at the school for one year, starting from of (The starting date of the contract is the teacher�s arrival date of Korea ).

(B) If the instructor wishes to renew his/her contract at the end of one year, he/she must inform the School two months prior to the end of one year's service, and the contract may, if both parties agree, be renewed at that time for another year by mutual agreement.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF TEACHER:

(A). The teacher is expected to devote no less than 1 hour a day at the institute for the lesson planning with co-teachers, student evaluations, syllabuses, telephone English, report cards, field trips, consultation with parents, supervision of play, maintenance of the English environment during breaks, workshops, staff meetings, and upgrading ones professional knowledge and skills without additional pay. The work week will follow the yearly academic calendar issued by the school

(B) The instructor's working hours shall be determined by the School's schedule. However, the teaching schedule can be changed according to School�s schedule.

(C) The instructor is responsible for familiarizing him or herself with all institute materials relevant to teaching at the School. The instructor shall faithfully teach and train students at the School.

4. TEACHER'S SALARY:

(A) The teacher's total monthly salary shall be 2.0 mil won. The teacher's annual salary will total 24 mil won. A severance pay bonus equivalent to one months salary will also be paid at the end of the contract. This compensation is in exchange for teaching an average of 6 hours a day, five days per week.

(B) On completion of ones responsibilities of the full contract period, the severance pay is 2.0 mil won equivalent to the monthly salary. It will be paid only at the completion of the contract.

(C) ) If the instructor teaches, by mutual agreement of the instructor and
employer, additional teaching hours over and above 30 hours per week. Overtime compensation at 18,000 Won/hour shall be paid for those hours.

(D) The instructor's salary will be paid monthly on the regular day for payment of instructor's salaries.

5. AIRFARE TO KOREA:

The instructor's one-way economy class or regular class airfare to Korea will be paid by the school.

Return airfare to the teacher's home country shall be paid by the school upon completion of the 12 month contractual teaching period. Return airfare will not be provided if the teacher leaves the school prior to completion of the 12 month teaching period. The departure airport should be an international airport near teachers� home.

6. HOUSING:

(A) The institute will provide a private single person accommodation or shared apartment with private room free-of-charge to the teacher.

(B) The teacher's apartment furnishings shall include: basic cooking utensils such as pots pans and dishes; a stove; a refrigerator; a bed with clean linen; a washing machine; and a closet, heater, table and chairs, TV, and phone.

(C) Costs for all utilities, including lighting, heat, and water, shall be borne by the teacher.

7. VACATION TIME:

The teacher shall enjoy 10 days of paid vacation (in addition to all Korean
national holidays and Saturdays and Sundays). The paid vacation will be normally 5 days for Summer and 5 days for winter. But the schedule can be changed by school�s schedule. Documented sick leave and emergency leave will be paid for a combined total of 3 working days a year. The teacher should provide the institute with as much advance notice as possible. The teacher should submit doctor�s prescription to the school for approving sick leaves. Unused sick leave may not be converted into any cash payment. If it is found that the hours/days of absence reported as sick leave or emergency leave were not in fact for such purposes, related costs shall be subtracted from the following months pay. The above leaves will be included in the period of medical care compensation according to the Article 78 of Korean Labor Standard Law.

8. INCOME TAX:

Approximately 5% per month of the instructor's salary shall be deducted by the employer as withholding tax. as provided by Korean law.

9. KOREAN HEALTH INSURANCE:

Instructor will be covered by medical benefits under the Korean Medical Insurance Union, a Government Health Organization. The cost of this coverage will be borne half by employer and half by instructor. Instructor's share of this coverage will be deducted from instructor's monthly salary."

10. DUTY OF SECRECY:

(A) The instructor shall not disclose any of the contents of this agreement, including salary, to a third party (including other employees of the school)

(B) The instructor shall not disclose any information relating to the contents of lecturers and business operation of the School without prior permission of the School. Violation of this portion of the contract will cause the Instructor to be responsible to compensate the School for all possible losses suffered by the School.

11. ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

(A) The instructor is required to conduct him/herself in a professional manner and to wear neat attire while at the school. Casual clothing is acceptable, provided that it is neat and clean.

(B) The following forms of behavior will not be permitted.

1) Not following scheduled class timetables and dismissing, canceling, or starting classes late without the prior approval of the institute director.

2) Conducting class while under the influence of alcohol, while smoking, or under the influence of illegal drugs.

3) Making sexual advances towards, or entering in to relationships with students or employees of the School.

(C) The institute shall have the right to terminate this contract if the instructor violates the contract or fails to conduct him/herself in a professional manner. At least two weeks termination notice will be given to the instructor in such case. In this case, the institute has no duty to give the severance pay bonus and return airfare to the instructor.

(D) If the Employee wishes to voluntarily resign from employment before the completion of this contract the employee must provide written notice to the Employer at least 6 weeks before the resignation

(E) For a dismissal or voluntary resignation within 8 months of this Contract period, the amount of airfare will be deducted from the Employee�s last monthly salary.

(F) The teacher cannot work for other schools or companies without the consent of the school.

12. Both parties have carefully read this contract;

They have agreed to its terms in good faith; and they will attempt to resolve any disputes which may arise in accordance with the terms of the contract, and in a reasonable manner. All disputes which cannot be resolved by the parties to this contract will be resolved through the legal system of Korea in accordance with Korean law.

I duly agree on the contract stated above.

Date :


Director Teacher

Name : Name :

Signature: Signature:

[Grotto]

CONTRACT EVALUATION:

It needs the full address of the school here.

1. INTRODUCTION:

This is an agreement between (hereinafter called `the instructor') and

********** (hereinafter called `the institute' or `the school' : , Korea). The instructor agrees to teach students at the institute at the times designated by the institute management, and agrees to develop and present educational programs for the students. The instructor agrees to follow and strictly comply with the School's policies and guidelines during the period of this agreement.

You shouldnt have to develop the curriculum it should be provided to you!

2. CONTRACT DURATION:

(A) It is hereby agreed between the school and the instructor that the instructor shall teach at the school for one year, starting from of (The starting date of the contract is the teacher�s arrival date of Korea ).

and ending on________

(B) If the instructor wishes to renew his/her contract at the end of one year, he/she must inform the School two months prior to the end of one year's service, and the contract may, if both parties agree, be renewed at that time for another year by mutual agreement.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF TEACHER:

(A). The teacher is expected to devote no less than 1 hour a day at the institute for the lesson planning with co-teachers, student evaluations, syllabuses, telephone English, report cards, field trips, consultation with parents, supervision of play, maintenance of the English environment during breaks, workshops, staff meetings, and upgrading ones professional knowledge and skills without additional pay. The work week will follow the yearly academic calendar issued by the school

No to phone teaching! supervision of play! maintenance of the English environment during breaks! Syllabuses! Field trips! Consultation with parents! If they want you to do all these things then its work....work is paid.....if it isnt paid then DONT DO IT! Phone teaching is a waste of time! Breaks are not paid and are your own time....never agree to work during your breaks! Syllabuses should be supplied....you shouldnt have to worry about them! Way too much being expected here for no pay!

(B) The instructor's working hours shall be determined by the School's schedule. However, the teaching schedule can be changed according to School�s schedule.

Work hours are to be clearly defined. I would never agree to this nonsense! You also want clearly stated Mon-Fri!

(C) The instructor is responsible for familiarizing him or herself with all institute materials relevant to teaching at the School. The instructor shall faithfully teach and train students at the School.

4. TEACHER'S SALARY:

(A) The teacher's total monthly salary shall be 2.0 mil won. The teacher's annual salary will total 24 mil won. A severance pay bonus equivalent to one months salary will also be paid at the end of the contract. This compensation is in exchange for teaching an average of 6 hours a day, five days per week.

Pay is low especially considering the amount of extras they expect!

(B) On completion of ones responsibilities of the full contract period, the severance pay is 2.0 mil won equivalent to the monthly salary. It will be paid only at the completion of the contract.

(C) ) If the instructor teaches, by mutual agreement of the instructor and
employer, additional teaching hours over and above 30 hours per week. Overtime compensation at 18,000 Won/hour shall be paid for those hours.

Dont work OT for less than 25,000 won per hour!

(D) The instructor's salary will be paid monthly on the regular day for payment of instructor's salaries.

State the date clearly here! The instructor will be paid on the 5'th of each month....if that date falls on a weekend or holiday they will be paid on the preceding business day!

5. AIRFARE TO KOREA:

The instructor's one-way economy class or regular class airfare to Korea will be paid by the school.

Return airfare to the teacher's home country shall be paid by the school upon completion of the 12 month contractual teaching period. Return airfare will not be provided if the teacher leaves the school prior to completion of the 12 month teaching period. The departure airport should be an international airport near teachers� home.

6. HOUSING:

(A) The institute will provide a private single person accommodation or shared apartment with private room free-of-charge to the teacher.

(B) The teacher's apartment furnishings shall include: basic cooking utensils such as pots pans and dishes; a stove; a refrigerator; a bed with clean linen; a washing machine; and a closet, heater, table and chairs, TV, and phone.

demand air con....summers in Korea are hellishly hot and humid!

(C) Costs for all utilities, including lighting, heat, and water, shall be borne by the teacher.

Lighting isnt an utility! Electricity is!

7. VACATION TIME:

The teacher shall enjoy 10 days of paid vacation (in addition to all Korean
national holidays and Saturdays and Sundays). The paid vacation will be normally 5 days for Summer and 5 days for winter. But the schedule can be changed by school�s schedule.

seperate vacation time and sick leave!

Documented sick leave and emergency leave will be paid for a combined total of 3 working days a year. The teacher should provide the institute with as much advance notice as possible. The teacher should submit doctor�s prescription to the school for approving sick leaves. Unused sick leave may not be converted into any cash payment. If it is found that the hours/days of absence reported as sick leave or emergency leave were not in fact for such purposes, related costs shall be subtracted from the following months pay. The above leaves will be included in the period of medical care compensation according to the Article 78 of Korean Labor Standard Law.

First off you shouldnt need a doctors note unless you miss 2 or more consecutive days! Secondly Emergency leave is seperate from sick leave and should be an absolute minimum of 5 days! Thirdly your sick days are yours to do with as you will! They cannot dock you pay for using them....regardless of what or why you used them!

8. INCOME TAX:

Approximately 5% per month of the instructor's salary shall be deducted by the employer as withholding tax. as provided by Korean law.

Income tax is nowhere near 5%! Its closer to 1.4% Crap contract!

9. KOREAN HEALTH INSURANCE:

Instructor will be covered by medical benefits under the Korean Medical Insurance Union, a Government Health Organization. The cost of this coverage will be borne half by employer and half by instructor. Instructor's share of this coverage will be deducted from instructor's monthly salary."

Currently 2.24%

10. DUTY OF SECRECY:

(A) The instructor shall not disclose any of the contents of this agreement, including salary, to a third party (including other employees of the school)

because they dont want everyone telling you what a shyte deal they are giving you!

(B) The instructor shall not disclose any information relating to the contents of lecturers and business operation of the School without prior permission of the School. Violation of this portion of the contract will cause the Instructor to be responsible to compensate the School for all possible losses suffered by the School.

Who decides what a violation is? Who decides if there was a loss? Illegal penalty clause! If these dummies want to take you to court they may....and a judge will decide IF there was any violation and IF there was any loss!

11. ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

(A) The instructor is required to conduct him/herself in a professional manner and to wear neat attire while at the school. Casual clothing is acceptable, provided that it is neat and clean.

(B) The following forms of behavior will not be permitted.

1) Not following scheduled class timetables and dismissing, canceling, or starting classes late without the prior approval of the institute director.

2) Conducting class while under the influence of alcohol, while smoking, or under the influence of illegal drugs.

3) Making sexual advances towards, or entering in to relationships with students or employees of the School.

(C) The institute shall have the right to terminate this contract if the instructor violates the contract or fails to conduct him/herself in a professional manner. At least two weeks termination notice will be given to the instructor in such case. In this case, the institute has no duty to give the severance pay bonus and return airfare to the instructor.

by law its 30 days notice!

(D) If the Employee wishes to voluntarily resign from employment before the completion of this contract the employee must provide written notice to the Employer at least 6 weeks before the resignation

oh no, if its okay for you to give 2 weeks then its okay for the teacher to give 2 weeks....legally the teacher doesnt have to give any! Its you that are responsible for giving the teacher 30 days notice! Dumbasses!

(E) For a dismissal or voluntary resignation within 8 months of this Contract period, the amount of airfare will be deducted from the Employee�s last monthly salary.

6 months!

(F) The teacher cannot work for other schools or companies without the consent of the school.

12. Both parties have carefully read this contract;

They have agreed to its terms in good faith; and they will attempt to resolve any disputes which may arise in accordance with the terms of the contract, and in a reasonable manner. All disputes which cannot be resolved by the parties to this contract will be resolved through the legal system of Korea in accordance with Korean law.


Absolute crap contract! No defined hours, low pay, excessive duties, illegal penalty clauses, tax 3 times as much as it should be, working for these assholes would be like selling your soul to the devil! The contract is totally in the schools favor and does absolutely nothing for the teacher!

[bnrockin]

I can't believe so many people voted that they would take the contract!

[Juregen]

The issue here is that most regular forum readers are, by now, well informed on what contract is good and what contract reeks.

BTBH

This was a stinker after reading the first few paragraphs, anyone doing a little bit of reading on this forum knows that the above contract is not sufficiently defined and detailed to be called a decent contract, and i am not talking about the money.

[pskull]

The "Duty of Secrecy" put me off the contract. Other than that, I'd find the main fault of the contract is that it is lacking in detail, and I wouldn't sign it if there wasn't any clarification made of the points.

What is it that the school finds a need to put a clause about "secrecy" in their contract?

[Grotto]

Why? Because they know if you actually show/talk to anyone about this peice of crap they would tell you exactly how bad the contract is. They dont want people telling you this so they put in that clause in the hopes it will scare/prevent people from finding out how bad it really is!

[pskull]

It was a bit of a rhetorical question. If a contract were extended to me with a secrecy clause, I'd be wary of it.

[own_king]

I didn't have to read much past 2.0 per month and single OR shared accomodations.

[bnrockin]

they really sound like they are setting you up for free labor with all the extra work they might have you do with no pay...what the hell is that about?

[SuperHero]

30 hours a week is freakin' insane.

[princess]

Hmmm...how do mthey determine who gets single housing and who is unlucky enough to have to share? Sounds very unfair to me.

[fredinkorea]

It pretty much seems like this contract sucks and is sh**ty. Thanks for the help. I will send this contract back.

[Wrench]

OMG I think thats my schools contract.

The contract is identical to the one I signed first year.

ITS SHIT.

If its my school you will be working around 35 hours for a crappy 18/hour.

Its very tiring. Any prep work for open classes you are expected to do in the little time you are provided. And you will have a tonne of these fucking open classes last year I worked in two months 50% of like 8 weekends. Bikkering will result from crap like to much waiting time so we are not going to pay you for spending your time additional time here.

If this contract is from EUN SUNG KIndergarten Little Campus DON"T SIGN.

Renegotiate.

Get them to lower the 8 weeks down to 30 days. OT 20k/hour min. Taxes are 3.3% not 5%. Actually ask them for total breakdown of the pay.

The 8 weeks really suck I though I could get a vacation for the month of september before my new contract but that will not happen.

The housing is a one room not shared but its in a slightly crappy location. You do get an Air Con.

Vacation time sucks as well. They say its 10 and the way its stated it sounds like its a free choice ITS NOT. They have mandatory School vacation in really crappy locations, At your own free will you can only chooise 4. Biggest break you will get is molested week. You also can't take any time off as another foreigner so you end up competing with them. Trust me the full 10 days are nice you are going to be teaching Kindy its extremly tiring work. Just imagine 8 25 minute classes of KOREAN children, you will want a break.

Teachers are great. Foreigners are good and on the most part so are the Korean teachers although they are contemplating rehiring an ex teacher which was a absolute bitch. If they do I think the other two foreigners will quit.

I will admit that they are pretty flexible when it comes to negotiations.

[fredinkorea]

Over 300 views and no yes votes

[Real Reality]

Well, it looks like there is one yes. Someone will accept the terms and sign the contract. I guess the school will find someone. The school will continue to provide this kind of contract to foreign instructors.

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