**Application Deadline: July 21st, 2008**

Teaching at Public Schools in Korea - EPIK
Teach Away Inc. has been officially selected by the National Institute for International Education Development (NIIED) in Korea to supply English Language Instructors (ELIs) from North America.  The EPIK program offers teachers a unique experience by allowing them to share their culture and knowledge with students and teachers in Korea while gaining work experience and/or building a teaching career.

What is EPIK?
EPIK stands for English Program in Korea, a program sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education. The EPIK program was established in 1995 with the mandate to improve the English speaking abilities of students and teachers in Korea and to develop cultural exchanges. 

What is an ELI?
An ELI is an English Language Instructor hired by the Korean Ministry of Education.  ELIs usually work together with Korean co-teachers in a classroom on a daily basis.  ELIs are responsible for conducting English conversation classes for Korean primary and secondary public school students as part of the Korean government's aim to promote and strengthen English language education.
NOTE: ELI's are often referred to as GETs - Guest English Teachers

Responsibilities of English teachers working for EPIK
All English teachers who are working for public schools in Korea work under the guidance of a supervisor designated by a specific Provincial Office of Education (POE).  Teachers are responsible for conducting English classes in cooperation with Korean teachers.  As an ELI you will assist with the development of teaching materials, and activities related to English language education.

EPIK Placement Locations
EPIK will decide which Provincial Office of Education (POE) a teacher will work for.  Then, the POE will determine which school the teacher will be placed at.  Teachers will work at primary and secondary schools within a designated POE, but some may be asked to also work at other educational facilities within the POE system.

What is a POE?
A POE is a Provincial Office of Education.  There are a number of POEs in Korea.  You can indicate which POE you would like to work for, but there are no guarantees that you will be granted your first choice.   For September 2008 start date, Teach Away can place teachers at the following POEs:

EPIK Working Hours and Benefits
Period of employment is September 1, 2008 - August 30, 2009.  Teachers are required to arrive two weeks early to attend mandatory training.  A typical working day is 8 hours, with actual class instruction up to 22 hours/week.  Overtime pay is available if teachers are asked to work outside of their designated hours.  ELIs work only Monday to Friday, and enjoy the weekends off.

Additional Benefits
All EPIK teachers will be entitled to the following benefits:
- Free single housing (utilities not included)
- Free flight (reimbursed upon arrival to Korea)
- 10 days training in Seoul
- Transportation to placement location
- Airport pick-up
- Settlement allowance
- One month salary severance pay upon completion of contract
- Paid vacation for 14 working days + 13-15 National Holidays
- 50% medical insurance and pension

Training in Seoul
All EPIK English Language Instructors (ELIs) are required to attend a mandatory 10 day professional training session in Seoul.  The training is conducted by the Center for In-service Education at the Korean National University of Education.  The orientation period is not included in the term of employment and as such is unpaid.  Teachers will learn about the Korean Public School system, their role as English teachers, living in Korea, and many other useful topics.  Attendance at orientation is a mandatory condition of employment.

Salary for EPIK teachers
A teachers' salary is based on a combination of qualifications and experience.  Comprehensive salary guidelines have been put in place for English teachers working for EPIK.  The table below will outline each salary level: