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oldfatfarang
Joined: 19 May 2005
Location: On the road to somewhere.
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 Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:27 am Post subject: Public School Jobs |
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I finish my existing Hagwon contract at the end of December.
I'm thinking about going public next year (sane hours, guaranteed pay, less teaching contact etc).
I plan to go to Thailand and have a much needed vacation in January. I may take a CELTA course in January to early Feb.
Can I apply for Korean public school jobs from Thailand - or do I have to be in Korea for an interview??
When do the Middle school/High school jobs start next year????
I keep reading about 'interviewing' in January. What does this involve???
I emailed 2 recruiters asking for pay info but haven't received any replies. Is everyone eligible for these jobs??
I have 2 years Hagwon experience teaching adults, businessmen, Korean teachers, and school kids. I have a non-English major related Masters degree, a double B.A., and some study toward a Ph.D. What salary can I expect for these quals/experience ????
Will I get a higher public school salary if I get a CELTA?
I'd appreciate any comments and information.
PS. I've applied for uni jobs this year, but no luck yet. (I guess my face/age/accent just doesn't fit). |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:36 am Post subject: |
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1) or do I have to be in Korea for an interview??
2) When do the Middle school/High school jobs start next year????
3) I keep reading about 'interviewing' in January. What does this involve???
4) Is everyone eligible for these jobs??
5) What salary can I expect for these quals/experience ????
6) Will I get a higher public school salary if I get a CELTA?
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1. No, you don't have to be in Korea to land one of these jobs, but of course it helps. Employers prefer to pay for a trip to Japan over a trip across half the world.
2. March
3. Pretty much exactly what your hakwon interview consisted of: Are you white and breathing.
4. Yes.
5. Pretty much what you are getting at the hakwon. W2.2 million. Qualifications and experience are not really what employers in Korea are looking for.
6. You MIGHT get a bigger salary, but I doubt it. You might be able to do a better job in the classroom, though. |
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Kimchieluver
Joined: 02 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:40 am Post subject: |
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| Yes. You can apply at the Korean embassy/consulate in Thailand. Yes you will recieve aproximately 200,000 - 300,000 won more if you have a CELTA or a TESOL/TEFL certificate over 100 hours. And you will receive more money if you have more than two years documented teaching experience. A letter from your previous hogwans will suffioce. Public schools are always hiring, however, the main drives are in March and September. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:13 am Post subject: Re: Public School Jobs |
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| rainbowtrout wrote: |
I finish my existing Hagwon contract at the end of December.
I'm thinking about going public next year (sane hours, guaranteed pay, less teaching contact etc).
I plan to go to Thailand and have a much needed vacation in January. I may take a CELTA course in January to early Feb.
Can I apply for Korean public school jobs from Thailand - or do I have to be in Korea for an interview??
When do the Middle school/High school jobs start next year????
I keep reading about 'interviewing' in January. What does this involve???
I emailed 2 recruiters asking for pay info but haven't received any replies. Is everyone eligible for these jobs??
I have 2 years Hagwon experience teaching adults, businessmen, Korean teachers, and school kids. I have a non-English major related Masters degree, a double B.A., and some study toward a Ph.D. What salary can I expect for these quals/experience ????
Will I get a higher public school salary if I get a CELTA?
I'd appreciate any comments and information.
PS. I've applied for uni jobs this year, but no luck yet. (I guess my face/age/accent just doesn't fit). |
pay level requirements.
http://epik.knue.ac.kr/sub2/sub2_2_2.asp
Pay scales.
http://epik.knue.ac.kr/sub2/sub2_3_1.asp
Other benefits.
http://epik.knue.ac.kr/sub2/sub2_3_2.asp |
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passport220
Joined: 14 Jun 2006
Location: Gyeongsangbuk-do province
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| Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 4:22 pm Post subject: Re: Public School Jobs |
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| rainbowtrout wrote: |
I plan to go to Thailand and have a much needed vacation in January. I may take a CELTA course in January to early Feb.
Can I apply for Korean public school jobs from Thailand - or do I have to be in Korea for an interview?? |
I was in Thailand when I applied for my Public School position and had no major inconveniences. FedEx or other express mail service fees are cheap (about 12,300 won) and the Korean embassy was friendly and helpful. There is a thread in the Travel section that gives you all the details on how to find the embassy.
Good luck |
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kiwiliz
Joined: 20 Apr 2006
Location: New Zealand
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| Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:45 am Post subject: |
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| My TEfl gave me more, Celta will give you more. |
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oldfatfarang
Joined: 19 May 2005
Location: On the road to somewhere.
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| Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 1:56 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info. I was wondering if it was worth doing a celta or do Korean public schools consider a non-English major masters as equivalent to a CELTA (for pay scales).
Thanks for more info. |
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butlerian
Joined: 04 Sep 2006
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 5:47 am Post subject: |
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| A non-English major Masters is fine. I have little experience, but I have a Masters degree and therefore I'm paid 2.4m at my public school. |
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