Hiring ESL teachers for English Village Suyu Camp

About the Job

Overview

English Villages are a camp-based teaching environment where students participate in immersive situation-based classes (for example; Police Station, Bank, Airplane, Music, Cooking Classes, etc…) to enjoy learning English in real life situations and get away from their daily school and academy schedules.

Job details:

1. Class length: 45 mins (with 15 minute breaks between each class)
2. Students age: kindergarten through to adult. (mostly kindergarten and elementary.)
3. Class size: 10-15 students (in the case of group activities, for example, sports; quiz games; or indoor games, teachers may have to teach several class groups at once. You will be trained in group management during your initial training period)
4. Hours: Morning shift teachers work 8:40am to 5:15pm, Evening shift 1:30pm to 8:30pm (Shifts are allocated by personal preference or rotation.)
5. Attitude: English Village teachers must have an energetic and fun personality to suit the style of our classes.
6. Preparation: Lesson plans and materials are provided for you, but it is the teacher’s responsibility to check those plans and materials ahead of time.
7. Programming: In the event that a teacher has a free class period, that teacher is expected to be in the office to assist in the preparation of materials, classes etc.
8. Lesson Planning: During allocated “development weeks” teachers will work with the programming team to develop new lesson plans and materials, for example: PowerPoint presentations.

Benefits:

1. Salary: From 2.0 ~ 2.2 Million won. (may be higher depending on qualifications and experience)
2. Vacation: 15 days paid vacation plus all national holidays.
3. Insurance: 50/50 contribution to medical and pension
4. Housing: On campus accommodation will be provided. Couple accommodation is available. Free internet and laundry facilities are provided.
5. Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided while students are on campus.
6. Airfare: Prepaid ticket to Korea will be provided. Upon completion of a one-year contract, a ticket home will be provided.
7. Korean Classes: Half price Korean language lessons at YBM headquarters.
8. Pension refund: available for Americans, Australians and Canadians.
9. Severance: Upon completion of one year contract. (Equivalent to one month salary.)

Start Dates:

1. Start Date: Early October. Teachers will be required to arrive two or three days before their first scheduled work day.

Requirements:

1. Hold a valid passport from one of the following native English-speaking countries; USA, Canada, UK, New Zealand, Ireland, Australia and South Africa
2. Have a minimum of a BA/BS degree in any field
3. Photocopy of diploma – this must be apostille certified.
4. National level criminal background check – this must be issued within 6 months and apostille certified.
5. Self-assessed health statement – this must be accurate and truthful.

A medical check at a designated hospital is required on arrival to Korea. Teachers may be deported if it is found their self assessment was inaccurate or untruthful. 

6. Must be a native speaker of English
7. Teachers with a completed TEFL or TESOL (and/or teaching experience) will be given priority in the hiring process.

To apply send the following to Andrew Mullings at : headteacher.sev@gmail.com
1. Resume 
2. Scanned copy of your passport information page 
3. Scanned copy of your diploma 
4. Teachers who have any previous teaching experience, must provide a reference 
letter and/or employment verification letter from their previous employer(s).

5. A cover letter outlining your teaching philosophy and why you want to apply for this job.

For more information visit: http://suyu.sev.go.kr/expe rience/view.asp

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