KOREA - Jeonnam - 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 - Jeonam 

Apart from Jeju Island, this is the most southernly region of Korea. Jeonam has over 2000 islands along the coastline, albeit three-quarters of which are uninhabited bu people. The population of two million is confined to a relatively small area. Its southern location results in a milder climate than other parts of Korea. To illustrate, the average temperatures in winter rare drop below freeing. The coastline itself is over 6,100km long. There is a significant marine product influence here, particularly oyster and seaweed cultivation, the most in the country.

There are numerous water-based activities that can be found among Jeonam and its islands. One of the fun and popular activities is the Open Water Swimming content between the Heuksando Isand and Hongdo island. Captain Cooks Island Adventure is an exciting program that offers a tour of the islands of Jeonam for the adventurous type.

Number of Vacancies 4  
Start Date September 2009
(must go to Korea in late August 2009)
Location Jeonnam
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
Working Hours 08:30-16:30 M-F
Teaching Hours 22-24 hrs/week
Accommodation Single furnished apartment
Airfare Round trip airfare provided
(reimbursed upon arrival)
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

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