Korean Job Discussion Forums

brianvf · Joined: 22 Jul 2006

Any help for older guys trying to teach in Korea? Are there schools or cities that are less likely to care than others? Anyone working at a school that could use an older guy?

RobinH · Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 2:45 pm Post subject:

Define "older".

If you have the qualifications (CELTA, or better, an MA) most unis will hire you no matter your age. I asked at my last uni, where I was doing the hiring, if there was an age limit. I was told, "If they can walk, they can work here." Hogwons are a mite choosier on the age thing.

So contact a buttload of schools, something will turn up.

Colorado · Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:26 pm Post subject:

Don't lose hope. There are some guys as old as 30 teaching here. I even heard of some guy finding a job who was 35, so hang in there, old timer.
Rolling Eyes

ilovebdt · Joined: 03 Jun 2005 Location: Nr Seoul

If you have a teaching certification, I would try for a public school job. I know of quite a few older guys e.g. 40+ who are teaching in public schools.

ilovebdt

ddeubel · Joined: 20 Jul 2005

Zark · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 5:18 pm Post subject:

I was 54 when I left Korea in December. Landed the job when I was 52. No problem. University setting - did three academic years.