Public School Teaching Jobs in Korea - Daegu
| Job Status: | Filled |
| Start Date: | February 17, 2010 |
| Location: | Daegu, South Korea |
Job Description
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.
Teachers will work alongside local teachers in the classroom to improve English education for students. To be eligible for this program you must be a Native English Speaker and hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Click here for more details about teaching in public schools in Korea.
Teaching in Daegu
Located near Busan; Daegu is a city of over two million people. It is one of the largest cities in Korea after Seoul, Busan and Incheon. Because of Daegu’s location in southeastern Korea, its climate is somewhat milder. While the summers are hot like the rest of the country, winters tend to be warmer on average. The central part of the city has a large Oriental medicinal herb market where over 300 medical clinics, herb processing facilities and medicinal shops can be found.
The city of over two million is located nearby many popular tourist sites, including Mt. Palgongsan, Jikjisa Temple and Gayasan National Park. Many of the nearby parks that surround the city have historic Buddhist temples that attract visitors from all over the world. Duryu Park, at the foot of Duryu Mountain, has numerous walking trails and a large amusement park, among other attractions.
Job Details
| Student Level: | Primary, Elementary, High School |
| Monthly Salary: | 1.8 mil - 2.7 mil Korean Won (Approx $1600-$2500 USD) |
| Number of Vacancies: | 80 |
| School Type: | Public School |
| Contract Duration: | 1 year |
| Number of Students: | 25 per class |
| Number of Foreign Teachers: | 1 |
| Working Hours: | Monday to Friday; 8:30-4:30 |
| Accomodation: | Furnished Accomodation Provided |
| Visa: | Sponsored by Employer |
| Vacation: | 18 days plus 13-15 national holidays |
| Medical Insurance: | 50-50 National Health Care Coverage |
| Additional Benefits: | 1 month salary bonus; free flight and accomodation; 1 week training; health care; Rural placement bonus; No evenings and weekends |
| Qualifications: | Native English Speaker |

