Korean Job Discussion Forums

[billy sunset]

hey there friends-

I want to teach English in Seoul, but my main concern is finding a good school. How do I know what school I should teach in? Any suggestions?

Here are a few things about me that may help:
-I actually want to teach, and plan on teaching in Spain, amongst other places.
-I don't mind working at all, but I do not want to be a slave! I want to be able to explore quite a bit while I am there.
-I don't want to have cameras staring at me or standing up for hours straight (like at the school YES)
-I have a BA in Philosophy and Art----art/creativity is my passion.
-Native English speaker
-I am currently a private English tutor

thank you all for any help---if you guys have any questions or comments about anything, feel free to ask.

[Bibbitybop]

Reading the FAQs and stickies about jobs in Korea will be your first assignment. Those, along with the current postings in the job-related discussion, will help guide you in looking for a good school.

Public schools are usually better than hogwan jobs in terms of teaching as you have a Korean teacher with you to do the babysitting.

[ttompatz]

How High Is Up?

Read the FAQs (frequently asked questions).
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewforum.php?f=7

Scroll down for:
Sticky: Getting a Job - Korea Vs Japan, Taiwan and China
Sticky: Getting a Job - Things You Need to Know
Sticky: Getting a Job -Hagwons, Unis, EPIK & Public Schools
Sticky: Visas
Sticky: Alien Registration Card (ARC)
Sticky: Contracts - Health Insurance, Pension, Severance etc.

Then check your way through the contract sticky thread to see what should and what should NOT be in your contract (BEFORE you sign on the dotted line).
Sticky: CONTRACT POSTING THREAD: post 'em here for a review.
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=59265

Then you will be prepared to ask some questions that make sense and will understand the answers you get.

[PGF]

Why do you care about the CCTV? I wouldn't want to teach without it.

Anyway, stay away from the YBMs in Seoul. Terrible conditions.

[diablo3]

eeni meeni miny moe

You will know a good school when it provides a good contract.

[billy sunset]

thanks for your help guys! I have been scouring the previous posts looking for appropriate schools. I think a public school is great for me.

-be a good citizen