Working Conditions

Period of Employment

  1. Minimum of 1 year contract and renewable.
  2. Working hours are Monday to Friday, eight hours per day (your schedule may vary from school to school and term to term)

Duties

  1. Teach English Classes (22~30 hours per week)
  2. Lesson preparation, curriculum design, possibly teaching / tutoring your Korean coworkers ; making tests ; etc., for the remainder of the time ("teacher stuff", just like back home)

Remuneration : Salary & Allowance(s)

  1. Salary: Your monthly salary will depend on your qualifications.
    Salary ranges from 1.8 ~ 2.3 million won (approx. US$ 1,800 ~ 2,200 per month).

    For public schools, there is a set pay scale which is decided by the provincial Education Board every year. Your salary will depend on your qualifications and experience:

    Level

    Requirements

    Monthly Base Salary

    Level 1

    A Teacher's Certificate either for Elementary or Secondary schools, and have at least two years of full-time teaching experience of any disciplines at accredited institutions.

    Net 2,300,000

    A Master's Degree with two years of full-time English teaching experience at accredited institutions.

    A TESOL, TEFL or CELTA certificate comprised of a min. of 100 course hours, and have at least two years of full-time English teaching experience at accredited institutions.

    A Bachelor's degree in Education at least two years of full time English teaching experience at accredited institutions.

    Level 2

    A Teacher's certificate for Elementary or Secondary School

    Net 2,000,000 ~ 2,100,000
    KRW
    per month

    A TESOL, TEFL or CELTA certificate comprised of a min. of 100 course hours

    A Master's Degree or Graduate Diploma from min. 2 years' of study

    A Bachelor's Degree with at least one year of full-time English teaching experience at accredited institutions

    A Bachelor's Degree with Major in Education

    Level 3

    Hold a Bachelor's Degree, with no other certificates or experiences mentioned on Category 1 and 2. This is the pre-requisite.

    Net 1,800,000 ~ 2,000,000
    KRW
    per month

    For private schools, your monthly salary is negotiable

  2. Settlement allowance: KRW 300,000 (first year only), paid during your first month of the contract. This is only applicable for public schools.

  3. Severance pay: You will be paid one month's salary as a severance payment if you complete your one-year contract, in accordance with the Labor Standards Act of Korea.

Airfare

Airfare: Your flight to Korea is paid for by the employer, with special conditions attached; return airfare is provided upon completion of the contract.

Renewal airfare : teachers that re-sign for a second year have their round-trip "home leave" airfare paid for by the school in between the two contracts.

Housing

  1. Furnished housing is provided as a part of your remuneration, and is arranged by the school.

    There are 2 housing options.
    • House provided by the school
    • Housing allowance

  2. Furnishings will consist of a bed, a microwave, a refrigerator, a gas stove, a kitchen table and chairs, a home phone, a wardrobe, a washing machine, and a television etc. (total aggregate value of about KRW 2,000,000)

  3. Maintenance fees, utilities (gas, electricity, water), and other monthly expenses are the responsibility of the teacher

Vacation and Sick Leave

  1. Paid vacation : seven days per semester (total 14days), plus all National Holidays

  2. Unpaid vacation : teachers that re-sign after completion of their first contract receive a 14-day
    unpaid "Home Leave" between contracts.

  3. Special paid leave : for your marriage (7days), or a death in the family

Health Insurance and Other Deductions

  1. Income Tax: tax deductions will be made in accordance with Korean Law; you can expect your income tax rate to be 3.3%(the tax rate is tied to one's income level)

  2. Pension fund: you must pay into Korea's national pension fund: 9% of your salary per month. Please refer to WorknPlay Consulting information for more detailed information.

  3. Medical/Health Insurance: half your monthly fees for Korean National Health Insurance will be paid for by your employer

  4. Worker's Compensation: half your monthly fees for this deduction will be paid for by your employer