KOREA - Jeju Island - Public School Jobs * FILLED*
Public schools in Korea offer a great working environment and are perfect for those who want to get the real Korean experience. The structured teaching schedule allows teachers to enjoy evenings and weekends off while sharing their knowledge with Korean students and teachers. Teachers who are hired to work at public schools work directly for the Korean Ministry of Education. These jobs are ideal for people who are interested in teaching as a profession or those who want to gain international experience.
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LOCATION - Jeju Island
Jeju is a small, self-governing province in southern Korea. Because of its isolation form the rest of the country, the people of this area have developed culture and a language that is somewhat different from the rest of Korea. Jeju's natural beauty, mild climate and wide variety of convention options makes this area a popular location for business meetings to take place. Jeju was recently named as the 9th most popular meeting destination in Korea.
The island is regarded as a leisure paradise by many, with its beaches, waterfalls, scuba diving, hiking and para-gliding to name a few. It has the Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes attraction, which is a significant World Heritage Site. The tallest mountain in Korea, Hallasan is the volcano that created the island and ths is the base of this heritage site. This site has one of the most diverse typse of flora and fauna found across many subtropical and temperate climatic zones, making it all the more appealing to tourists.
| Number of Vacancies | 40 | |
| Start Date | September (must arrive by late August) | |
| Location | Jeju | |
| School | Public Schools | |
| Level | Elementary-Secondary Schools | |
| # of Students | 25-35 /class | |
| Monthly Salary | 1.8-2.5 million won determined based on qualifications & experience |
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| Working Hours | 08:30-16:30 M-F | |
| Teaching Hours | 22-24 hrs/week | |
| Accommodation | Single furnished apartment | |
| Airfare | Roundtrip airfare provided (reimbursed upon arrival) |
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| Vacation | 21 days + 13-15 National Holidays | |
| Medical Insurance | 50% covered by school | |
| Extra Benefits | Completion bonus, 50/50 Medical insurance Rural placement bonuses No evenings & weekends |

