Korea Teachers Day

Brittany Varano Destinations Alumni Experiences For those thinking of teaching English in South Korea, the EPIK program offers one of the best job opportunities in Asia. An acronym that stands for "English Program in Korea," EPIK hires native English teachers to co-teach or lead English lessons in public elementary, middle, and high schools around the country.Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: So, who can teach English with EPIK? A Day in the Life of An EPIK Elementary Teacher: A Normal Teaching Schedule 7:00 - 7:30 am Wake Up + Get Ready 8:00 am Walk to School 8:30 am School Starts 9:00 am - 12:20 pm First - Fourth Periods 12:10 pm - 1:10 pm Lunch 1:10pm - 2:40pm Fifth + Sixth Periods 2:40 pm Students Go Home 2:40 - 4:30 pm Lesson Planning 4:30 Freedom! Important things to...  [Read more]

Brit is a freelance travel writer and blogger who loves to hike, knit, and sip copious amounts of coffee. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, she fell in love with travel blogging after living and teaching English in South Korea. She’s now location independent and enjoys slow travel to new and exciting places. You can follow along with her adventures on Instagram or her travel blog lifeofbrit.com, where she helps others teach English abroad and shares travel guides for budget and solo travels in Asia and beyond. Brittany Varano Destinations Alumni Experiences For those thinking of teaching English in South Korea, the EPIK program offers one of the best job opportunities in Asia. Here's a day in the life of an EPIK teacher.  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun Mother's Day mad libs worksheet to share a laugh with your ESL students on this special day.   Hand the sheet out to your students. To play, have your students fill in the form with whatever words they like. When they are done, you can do a story time where every student can read one setence of the story and reveal the word they chose for the blank.  Mad libs generates a lot of fun and laughter in the classroom and also lets you students be creative and practice their vocabulary.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Date posted:2018-09-27 | Writer: Gwangmyeong ECC | Email: [email protected] YBM is the leading English language school in Korea. We have over 70 ECC (English Centers for Children) all over Korea. YBM is a company that you can trust to pay you on time and ensure that all government benefits are being met; Pension, Healthcare, and Severance. Gwangmyeong ECC is currently looking for 2 EFL teachers who are available to start November 1st. Students: kindergarten to middle school aged; 5-13 students per class. Our center is located between line 7 and line 1 around Doksan Station and Gasan Digital Complex Station. BENEFITS: Salary: 2.1 – 2.4 million won depending on experience Hours: 9-6 or 10-7 Compliance with all government benefits-Pension, Healthcare, Severance Housing: provided...  [Read more]

Date posted:2016-07-13 | Writer: ESS Language Institute | Email: [email protected] ESS Language Institute in Busan has an EFL teaching position available in the ECO department ('English Communication by Objectives': native English speaker-guided grammar and conversation classes) beginning September 1st of 2016. Established in 1960, ESS is the oldest and one of the most reputable institutes in Busan. We usually maintain a native English-speaking staff of five or six. Now we're looking for a teacher who is enthusiastic, cooperative and ready to get along with good people. If you are hired, you must feel very cozy and comfortable while you're working here at ESS. Employment contracts are one year long but most faculty members re-sign the contract so, they usually stay...  [Read more]

Date posted:2013-05-21 | Writer: Yale Foreign Language Academy | Email: [email protected] Yale, a large and well established private school in Seogwipo City, has opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers who are available to start in July. It has a long history and employs around six or seven EFL teachers. Yale has a good standard of education which incorporates both online and classroom learning. There are set curricula from which to teach along with plenty of resources and the freedom to incorporate your own materials. Yale encourages good communication between Western and Korean co-teachers. The school is located in Seogwipo city on the breathtaking southern coast of Jeju Island in Korea. It is one of the most reputable private academies in Jeju. It was founded in 1989....  [Read more]

Date posted:2011-07-14 | Writer: Korean Horizons | Email: [email protected] Korean Horizons is an agency which provides government public schools with TEFL qualified teachers in the peak seasons of March & September, and also for the off season periods as well. We work directly with the education office and unlike many other recruitment companies, we can provide you with the location and school information well in advance of your arrival. We will do our utmost to assist you before you come and throughout your entire employment contract here in South Korea. Our creditability is untarnished and speaks for itself.In addition to the benefits of a public school, you will also receive the following :Pay - 2.1m to 2.95m won. It depends on your resume, whether you desire a city or...  [Read more]

Date posted:2016-01-28 | Writer: Daegu TEFLJOB | Email: [email protected] Teach EFL to students at private English language institutes in Daegu (Taegu), the 3rd largest city in South Korea with a population of around 2.5million and over 700 current native English speaking teachers. The working day is usually 2:30pm-9:50pm or 9:30am-6:30pm depending on the age group of students you teach. TEFL positions are available all year round. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Monthly salary of 2,100,000 won One-way flight ticket to S.Korea or a return flight ticket back home 10 days vacation per year scheduled by a school and additional national holidays Rent free fully-furnished single housing within 10~15 min. walking distance of a school Severance pay equivalent of one month salary, after completion of...  [Read more]

Date posted:2014-06-05 | Writer: World Foreign Language Institute | Email: [email protected] World Foreign Language Institute is looking for passionate EFL Teachers for Kids in Busan. If you are willing to commit to a one year contract and have a TESOL/TEFL/CELTA qualification, then please contact us at the email address given on the job heading. Job details:   *Students: elementary and middle school students *Salary: 2.1 - 2.3 Million Korean Won / Month *Working hours: 2PM-10PM, 5 days/week (Mon-Fri), maximum 100 hours of teaching a month. *Severance Pay: The full payment of one month salary at the end of the contract. *Airfare: A round-trip ticket for the employee coming from overseas *Vacation: 10 days vacation will be given to the employee and Days of vacation will vary...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here is a free St. Patrick’s Day Quiz for ESL learners covering the most important vocabulary words related to St. Patricks Day.   1. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on the 17th of March. 2. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. 3. St. Patrick was born in Wales. 4. People say a pot of gold can be found at the end of a rainbow. 5. People wear green on St. Patrick's Day. 6. People say St. Patrick drove snakes out of Ireland. 7. A shamrock is a plant with three leaves that is considered to be a symbol of luck. 8. The colors of the Irish flag are green, white and orange. 9. Parades are held in cities around the world to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. 10. The harp is a symbol of Ireland. 11. A...  [Read more]

Date posted:2020-09-30 | Writer: Gangnam English Academy | Email: [email protected] Gangnam English Academy Seeking Great Kindergarten Teachers, Starting at 3.4mil per monthWe are looking to add to our team of 20 native English teachers for our English Academy and Kindergarten at Sinsa Dong 649-1, for a contract starting March 1, 2021.   Kindergarten Homeroom/Afterschool TeacherTeachers are responsible for one kindergarten classroom of 5, 6, or 7 year olds from 9:30-2:30 each day with one hour lunch break. Planning time is available when the students are taking subject classes like gym, science, art, and music. In the afternoons, teachers will teach elementary students for a two-hour class and have two hours of planning time, ending the day at 6:30. We also have shorter...  [Read more]

Date posted:2022-05-20 | Writer: Aclipse | Email: [email protected] Teach English in South Korea with a Respected Recruiter and Employer.Aclipse is currently looking to fill numerous teaching positions in Korea for our world respected client, Creverse (formerly Chungdahm Learning). Locations include the Korean cities of Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Jeonju, Ulsan, Daejeon, Cheonan, Wonju, and Cheongna.Creverse has positions for all age groups ranging from kindergarten and elementary school-aged students in their i-Garten and April programs to middle and high school-aged students in their ChungDham Institute program. Finally, the experienced Aclipse recruiting team will do their best to match you with a position that fits your desired age group and location.One of the perks of working with our...  [Read more]

Date posted:2020-04-13 | Writer: Teacher Tech. Inc. | Email: [email protected] If your current school is downsizing or closing down, or if your current contract ends in May or June so you are looking for a new TEFL position in Korea, Teacher Tech. Inc. has plenty of openings. We are currently looking for teachers who are already in Korea who can transfer their visa to a new position. Our client schools operate a strong English program so that inexperienced EFL teachers will get good support to be a successful teacher. There are also various opportunities for experienced teachers to widen their teaching spectrum. CURRENT OPENINGS: In Incheon: preschool/kinder and young elementary students teaching position In Pohang: preschool/kinder and young elementary students teaching...  [Read more]

Date posted:2014-06-05 | Writer: World Foreign Language Institute | Email: [email protected] World Foreign Language Institute is looking for passionate EFL Teachers for Kids in Busan. If you are willing to commit to a one year contract and have a TESOL/TEFL/CELTA qualification, then please contact us at the email address given on the job heading. Job details:   *Students: elementary and middle school students *Salary: 2.1 - 2.3 Million Korean Won / Month *Working hours: 2PM-10PM, 5 days/week (Mon-Fri), maximum 100 hours of teaching a month. *Severance Pay: The full payment of one month salary at the end of the contract. *Airfare: A round-trip ticket for the employee coming from overseas *Vacation: 10 days vacation will be given to the employee and Days of vacation will vary...  [Read more]

Date posted:2014-09-24 | Writer: EIE English Academy | Email: [email protected] The EIE Institute is a nationwide English language school in Korea with franchises in Gwangju and in different parts of Korea. We need TEFL certified professionals like you who are seeking international experience. We offer specific lesson plans and teaching guides. Previous experience teaching not required, but a plus. EIE has a reputation for having the highest standards among private language institutes in Korea. Highlights: • Work with an innovative, established curriculum in the most dynamic work environment in Korea • Fantastic students (elementary to middle) • 2.1 mil per month • E-2 visa sponsorship for our Full and Part-time positions • Severance payment at the end of a...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-04-27 | Writer: Korean Horizons | Email: [email protected] EPIK is working with recruitment companies sourcing EFL teachers for the Fall semester of 2015 + and the Spring semester of 2016. Korean Horizons has been accepted as one of those companies. It means we are currently accepting applicants whom wish to commence teaching on the 26th August, 26th September or 26th October. Interviews are happening right now - and the most popular locations will go first. Locations may include the metro cities of Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Gwangu, Daejeon, Ulsan, Sejeong; and the provincial regions of Gangwon, Chungbuk, Chungnam, Jeonbuk, Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam and Jeju. There would only be 22 classes per week. 1 middle or high school class would be 45 and 50 minutes each...  [Read more]

Date posted:2017-03-07 | Writer: Handskorea Recruiting | Email: [email protected] Hands Korea is a recruiting and consulting firm based in Seoul, Korea. We place TEFL qualified candidates from all over the world into great schools throughout Korea.​ We are dedicated to assist you in getting a wonderful job as well as guiding you through your entire time here in Korea. We also offer various social events and classroom support for those entirely new to teaching. Currently we are looking numerous EFL teachers who are dedicated and passionate. No experience in these fields is necessary - this is an ideal opportunity for newly qualified TEFL graduates. Teaching in Korea would be rewarding and valuable experience and a great chance to widen your views by travelling Korea, which...  [Read more]

Date posted:2021-10-20 | Writer: Joy Language Academy | Email: [email protected] We are an English Language Academy located in Bundang area (20 mins from Gangnam), and we are looking for TEFL teachers who have a passion to help children academically and to provide for them a friendly yet effective English studying environment with love and care.*We are also trying to find teachers that are already located in South Korea, so if you are currenty in South Korea, please feel free to contact us.FULL TIME JOB DETAILS1. Location: Bundanggu (20 mins away from Gangnam Station)2. Students: kinder(7y) and elementary3. Working hours: 1:30 pm- 8:00pm (negotiable)4. Salary: 2.2M- 2.4M (negotiable)5. Start Date: March 2ndBenefit: -housing provided-airfare to Korea-medical insurance-severance pay and...  [Read more]

Date posted:2018-09-27 | Writer: Gwangmyeong ECC | Email: [email protected] YBM is the leading English language school in Korea. We have over 70 ECC (English Centers for Children) all over Korea. YBM is a company that you can trust to pay you on time and ensure that all government benefits are being met; Pension, Healthcare, and Severance. Gwangmyeong ECC is currently looking for 2 EFL teachers who are available to start November 1st. Students: kindergarten to middle school aged; 5-13 students per class. Our center is located between line 7 and line 1 around Doksan Station and Gasan Digital Complex Station. BENEFITS: Salary: 2.1 – 2.4 million won depending on experience Hours: 9-6 or 10-7 Compliance with all government benefits-Pension, Healthcare, Severance Housing: provided...  [Read more]

Date posted:2021-07-28 | Writer: AMS Korea | Email: [email protected] Asia Marketing Services (AMS) is a recruiting firm that specializes in placing experienced and beginning ESL teachers in schools throughout South Korea. We are looking for qualified candidates to fill teaching positions as they are needed. Spending part of your life working in Asia can be one of the more fulfilling experiences of your professional life. It is our hope to facilitate that experience for our teachers. Teaching ESL in Korea ranges from teaching English conversation to SAT and TOEFL preparation. JOB REQUIREMENTS:• A minimum of Bachelor's degree in any field• One year teaching commitment* TEFL/TESOL preferred* No teaching experience required* Graduating seniors can apply now and start the...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-08-06 | Writer: YBM Education Inc. | Email: [email protected] YBM Language Institutes is searching for dynamic and professional EFL instructors to join its teams in Incheon, Seongnam and Seoul. Korea’s number 1 EFL organization for the last twelve years running, YBM is Korea’s premier provider of English language content and services. Instructors for the adult EFL programs are offered contracts whose conditions are guaranteed by its corporate office (no franchises) and supported by a company whose reputation is second to none. Working with native-speaking English academic supervisors and English speaking administrative staff, instructors are provided with complete support and assistance to help students meet their language development goals through...  [Read more]

Date posted:2013-05-21 | Writer: Yale Foreign Language Academy | Email: [email protected] Yale, a large and well established private school in Seogwipo City, has opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers who are available to start in July. It has a long history and employs around six or seven EFL teachers. Yale has a good standard of education which incorporates both online and classroom learning. There are set curricula from which to teach along with plenty of resources and the freedom to incorporate your own materials. Yale encourages good communication between Western and Korean co-teachers. The school is located in Seogwipo city on the breathtaking southern coast of Jeju Island in Korea. It is one of the most reputable private academies in Jeju. It was founded in 1989....  [Read more]

Date posted:2016-01-28 | Writer: Daegu TEFLJOB | Email: [email protected] Teach EFL to students at private English language institutes in Daegu (Taegu), the 3rd largest city in South Korea with a population of around 2.5million and over 700 current native English speaking teachers. The working day is usually 2:30pm-9:50pm or 9:30am-6:30pm depending on the age group of students you teach. TEFL positions are available all year round. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Monthly salary of 2,100,000 won One-way flight ticket to S.Korea or a return flight ticket back home 10 days vacation per year scheduled by a school and additional national holidays Rent free fully-furnished single housing within 10~15 min. walking distance of a school Severance pay equivalent of one month salary, after completion of...  [Read more]

Date posted:2016-07-13 | Writer: ESS Language Institute | Email: [email protected] ESS Language Institute in Busan has an EFL teaching position available in the ECO department ('English Communication by Objectives': native English speaker-guided grammar and conversation classes) beginning September 1st of 2016. Established in 1960, ESS is the oldest and one of the most reputable institutes in Busan. We usually maintain a native English-speaking staff of five or six. Now we're looking for a teacher who is enthusiastic, cooperative and ready to get along with good people. If you are hired, you must feel very cozy and comfortable while you're working here at ESS. Employment contracts are one year long but most faculty members re-sign the contract so, they usually stay...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-05-19 | Writer: Korean Horizons | Email: [email protected] Korean Horizons have 8 Public Elementary Schools positions available for TEFL certified teachers in the Chungnam region. They start in June and July and are all 1 year contracts. There would only be 22 classes per week.  1 class would last for 40mins. Hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.  No weekends, no split shifts. Salary is in accordance with the government’s pay scale. To entice teachers to teach more in the countryside, the government pays a higher salary. The larger locations pay the least. Overtime in afterschool classes is often available to boost your salary. Benefits include: •         An orientation training...  [Read more]

Date posted:2016-08-23 | Writer: Sogang Education Group | Email: [email protected] The headquarters of Sogang Language Program (SLP) is seeking native level English teachers for its new branch located in Ulsan, which opens in October 2016. Sogang Language Program is an English language program which was founded by Sogang University to allow children to learn English in an integrated way that enables them to think, dream and act in English. There are currently 63 SLP franchises operating in South Korea. DETAILS: Foreign Teachers at the school: 4 Employment Period: ● One year contract (with possibility of renewal) ● October 2016 start date Working Conditions: ● Monday to Friday working schedule-8 hours per day (No Weekends!) ● 25-30 teaching hours per week...  [Read more]

Date posted:2011-07-14 | Writer: Korean Horizons | Email: [email protected] Korean Horizons is an agency which provides government public schools with TEFL qualified teachers in the peak seasons of March & September, and also for the off season periods as well. We work directly with the education office and unlike many other recruitment companies, we can provide you with the location and school information well in advance of your arrival. We will do our utmost to assist you before you come and throughout your entire employment contract here in South Korea. Our creditability is untarnished and speaks for itself.In addition to the benefits of a public school, you will also receive the following :Pay - 2.1m to 2.95m won. It depends on your resume, whether you desire a city or...  [Read more]

Date posted:2011-04-07 | Writer: ENW Asia | Email: [email protected] ENW, a recruiting company, are seeking ESL teachers to teach kindergarten and elementary level students starting in April, May, June and later months of this year. We have nearly 40 open positions located in and near Seoul and other areas in Korea. Our positions are mainly full time, working Monday to Friday. Benefits include an attractive salary dependant on qualifications and experience, paid vacations and accommodation. TEFL or TESOL qualified teachers who are passionate in educating young children are greatly welcomed. Contact us at the e-mail address given above for the latest opportunities. Here are a few of the positions currently available:...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here's a fun word search for Canada Day! Celebrate Canada Day with your EFL students with this EFL word search!   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  More happy TEFL graduates who completed their in-class course in Corinth, Greece. They appreciated the helpful advice and assistance from the teacher trainers at the center and saw quick improvements day after day. Within only four weeks of hard training, they are now certified English language teachers and can start teaching English overseas. Whether they want to stay in Greece or move to other parts of Europe and around the globe, their internationally recognized TEFL and TESOL qualification allows them to teach almost anywhere in the world. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]