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[materialize]

I've been looking for KASE position in Seoul that would begin a bit later than March (between May-August) but since it's a public school position, I'm guessing March would probably be my last shot for a while? :/

[cyui]

How long do they usually run? As long as you want?

[kingssurfer]

How long does what run?

[thejasman1]

Can't seem to find edubest or Kase website or contact info anywhere...any help guys? [email protected]

[curlygirl]

Here are the contact e-mails of four after school programs (there are many more).

KASE Korea After School Education e-mail: [email protected]

ACS KOREA Recruitment Agency e-mail: [email protected]

Daekyo Co. e-mail: [email protected]

Woongjin Think Outside Recruiting
http://www.thinkoutsiderecruiting.com/after-school-program.php

IMPORTANT: One thing nobody has mentioned thus far is that the majority of after school jobs are only available to F series visa holders. The reason is that the hiring companies cannot sponsor an E2 visa - only a school or educational institute can do that. Occasionally a school will sponsor a visa for an after school teacher but it's the exception, not the norm.

I currently work at an after school program in Gyeonggi.
Work Hours: (max 5 x 45 minute classes)
11:00-12:00 prep time
12:00-1:00 lunch break
1:00-5:15 teaching (most days I have only 3 or 4 classes so there's plenty of down time)

Pay:
Base salary - 2,400,000
Housing allowance - W400,000
Pension and Medical insurance allowance - W200,000
TOTAL: W3,000,000

Severance = yes Housing provided = no Flight = no
Vacation: 5 days in summer, 5 days in winter
Contract period: 1 year

- Class sizes are a max of 15 but in reality I've never had more than 13.
- Students are level tested when they register so they're all roughly at the same level of ability.
- As mentioned, you and your co-worker choose the books each term. You may be given a selection to choose from or given free reign - depends on which company you work for.
- The Korean teacher will not be in the classroom with you. She will be conducting her own classes in her own room at the same time as you have your classes.
- Paperwork is minimal. You will have to make tests and write report cards at the end of each term. Most of the other bureaucratic stuff will be handled by your co-worker.

I've worked at public schools and hagwons and this is far and away my best gig. After school jobs aren't perfect (what job is?) and I still find plenty to gripe about, but I have autonomy, little bureaucratic overhead, almost no supervision/micromanagment from bosses, and for the most part relatively eager students (they're still young and not yet burnt out from years of public schooling).

There is touch competition for these positions though so bear that in mind when deciding what jobs you want to apply for. Best of luck.

[isitts]

[kingssurfer]

I just want to reply to curlygirls post. I have very similar info.

[marsavalanche]

I work for an after school program.

I teach less classes than I was at my last hagwon, and I work 4 hours less a day. You tell me which job I liked better.

[Modernist]

It's funny, I have a regular PS contract but my ES, instead of hiring one of these management companies to run their afterschool, pays me an extra 25% above my monthly salary to teach it instead. Probably a lot cheaper for them but I can't argue with the numbers on my end.

I can concur with the upsides though. Small classes with smarter [generally] students, no interference from administration, pick your own textbook [new ones in a month for me], no co-teaching. After only assisting for 4 AM classes, I have 3 40-minutes PM AS classes and I'm done for the day. Can't argue with it too much, but I wish I could lose my 1st graders and double my 4th graders

[ryanbrezzi]

Afterschool programs are much better than hogwons. Oh my. I worked in hogwons for two years and they are often disorganized, rushed, and you have a quick turn around of students. Whereas in after school programs its relaxed, you have the students for the year, the pay is generally higher and benefits are better. For example they will pay key money, a portion of your monthly rent, 1/2 of your medical coverage and a bonus at the end of your contract.

[ryanbrezzi]

So happy to be free of hogwons.

[kingssurfer]