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Job Opportunities
Job
Information
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Title:
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Conversational
English Instructor
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Contract:
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1
year minimum plus option for renewal
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Location:
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Seoul,
Pusan, Taegu, Taejon, Kwangju, Inchon, and other cities in South Korea.
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Institution:
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Universities,
public schools, and major private institutions.
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Hours:
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30
hours per week (15 to 20 hours for universities)
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Income:
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22,000,000
to 26,000,000 Korean Won per year plus overtime
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Benefits:
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· Housing - 2-3 bedroom apartment, shared with other
instructor(s)
· Air-fare
· Medical Insurance
· Vacation
· Paid Holidays
· Paid sick days
· Bonus - upon completion of contract
· Overtime pay
· Paid emergency leaves
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Students:
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Adults,
children, corporate
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Required Documents:
- Resume
- Copy of diploma or letter of completion (original)
- Copy of college transcript
- Copy of passport (if you have already)
- Passport photo
- 3x5 photo*** IMPORTANT *** You may fax your resume but all the other required documents must be received through mail.
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Qualifications
A. Language Schools
- BA/BS in any majorAA/AS in English or with TEFL/TESL certificate
- Native speaker
- Good health condition
B. Public Schools (Limited Openings)
- BA/BS in English or Education related majors
- Teaching Certificate
- Native speaker
- Good health condition
C. Colleges / Universities (Limited Openings)
- MA/MS in English or Education related majors
- Native speaker
- Good health condition
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
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Q
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Do
I need to speak Korean?
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A
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No.
Your students prefer that you communicate in English only. If you are having
difficulty in communicating, there will always be a person who can speak
English.
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Q
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Is
there a fee?
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A
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No.
We do not require any fee for our services from our candidates. Your only
expenses will be a visa fee $45 USA, a CAN $70 in Canada, a $10-20 telex fee
(if requested) and a $35 freight fee.
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Q
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Who
takes care of the work visa?
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A
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Better
Resource will process all the paper work necessary for you to obtain a work
visa. All you have to do is take those documents to the nearest Korean
consulate. It usually takes 2 to 3 weeks before your visa is issued.
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Q
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Who
will make the travel arrangements?
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A
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Better
Resource will mail you the airline ticket and will make travel arrangements
for you to be picked up at the airport in South Korea.
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Q
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What
do I have to do to apply for this position?
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A
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First
email us the "Personal
Information" and fax us your formal resume. One of our representatives
will be in touch with you either by phone, fax, or email.
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Q
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Can
I speak with someone who has completed his/her contract or is teaching in
Korea currently?
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A
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Yes.
As soon as you are offered a position, you can speak directly with a teacher
currently teaching in South Korea or someone who has completed the contract.
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Q
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Do
I have to pay rent for my apartment?
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A
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No.
You do not pay any rent, but you will be responsible for the utility bill in
pro rata share.
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Q
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Is
there someone in Korea who I can contact if I have any problems?
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A
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Yes.
Better Resource has representatives in South Korea to help you adjust and to
resolve any problems you may have.
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Contact
3700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 957
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tel: (213) 738-1001
Fax: (213) 738-0852
e-mail better@wcis.com
http://www.eslkorea.com
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