ESL Jobs in Korea
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Largest and most reliable employer in Korea -Fully Guaranteed Contracts by YBM - most popular locations in central Seoul, Gangnam, Beautiful beaches of Jeju-do, Mokdong, Bundang, Incheon and Daegu
Korea’s largest and most reputable ESL organization established since 1961 fully guarantees the employment contract/benefits at our company owned branches. Choose the most attractive popular locations in Prime/Central locations in Korea with Pre-Paid Air, 100% Job Stability + All Benefits required by Korean law.
Bypass recruiting agencies dealing directly with YBM Head Office for Honest & Professional processing. Applicants can choose multiple locations with just one application dealing with the YBM Head Office.
YBM company owned schools are located only in prime locations of the most successful neighborhoods in South Korea. This means that all amenities one would need would not only be nearby the school it also means the school and housing to be close to subway stations or other major transportation hubs providing the convenience of travelling to other regions within the city.
Reasons why applicants voted YBM as the best employer
- Comprehensive established curriculum at each YBM Program
- Fully guaranteed monthly salary not hourly rate or contingent based
- Furnished, single housing near the school or no-housing option with allowance
- Teach from Monday to Friday (no Saturday classes)
- 26 teaching hours per week or less; fewer hours than the average contract in Korea
- Avoid wide split-shift schedule (working mornings and evenings) from teaching adults
- Guaranteed contracts; you will always be paid on time and in full by the YBM Head Office
- Prepaid air tickets, not reimbursed, from the nearest major home city of prospective teachers.
- Relocation allowance 200,000 won to qualified applicants
- Visa Fee subsidy or reimbursement
- Korean National Medical Insurance compliance
- Compliance with Korean pension tax system (qualified applicants receive lump sum refunds)
- Year-end completion bonus/severance (one extra month’s salary)
- Vacation days (at least 9-10 days plus all Korean National holidays)
- Paid Orientation and training
YBM ISP-JEJU-do Branch
UNESCO Heritage, JEJU ISLAND: World-class tourist attraction, MOST competitive compensation package in Jeju-do up to 2.5 mil/month including full insurance package & pre-paid air ticket
YBM ISP in conjunction with Jeju International School and YBM Education is looking for a qualified English teacher who is interested in teaching children at our YBM Jeju ISP branch is offering the most competitive benefit package for instructors who want to work on Jeju Island.
The school is located in Nohyeong District, which is recognized as the Gangnam of Jeju City. Many affluent residences and commercial buildings are in this region and instructors will have access to variety of amenities such as E-mart, savory restaurants, movie theaters, bars, fitness centers and much more.
Did you know Seoul to Jeju is the busiest passenger air-route in the world? More than 10 million passengers travel to Jeju Island and the numbers are increasing every year. Jeju Island has also been selected as one of UNESCO’s world heritage site with beautiful world-class attractions such as white-sand beaches, beautiful waterfalls and a dormant volcano -- South Korea's highest mountain -- at the center of the island.
Start Date: Early March to late March 2015 start
Contact Duration: 12 month
Work Place: Jeju ISP - Nohyeong-dong, Jeju-City, South Korea.
Salary: 2.3 to 2.5 million KRW per month + severance pay
Housing: Employee’s choice between a Single studio or a housing subsidy up to 450,000 KRW
Korean Pension and Health Insurance: Fully comply with this regulation
Benefits: Severance pay (extra one month’s salary at the end of the contract) + pre-paid air ticket
Work Schedule: Five day work week with 10:00 am first class to 6:00 pm last class
Please apply if you meet these requirements
1. Native English Speaker (F4 or E2)
2. Ideally have some teaching experience
3. Have the documents for the E2 sponsorship or current possess E2/F4 visa
4. All applicants must have these documents for visa sponsorship or for registration at the education office. (Criminal background Check & Diploma with Apostille)
YBM ECC PROGRAM: (E2 visa applicants)
For applicants who do not have previous teaching experience YBM’s ECC program provides orientation, training and support for new teachers wishing to have a solid foundation to became a successful ESL teacher in Korea
YBM ECC program also offers out bound air tickets to applicants who complete the 12 month contract which is becoming less common these days with other organizations.
**Orientation and Training prior to March 4th start and April 1st start
Mokdong ECC
Description: Mokdong ECC is located within 4 minute walking distance from Omokgyo Station, Line 5 and is regarded as Korea’s premier apartment district. The school is surrounded by many restaurants, cafes department stores, markets and outlet stores. This area is known for its popularity, and prime hang out spots among Koreans and foreigners in Western Seoul. Instructors at Mokdong ECC also have easy and quick access to areas such as Hongdae/Sinchon.
Nearest Subway Station: 4 minute walk from Omokgyo
Gwangmyweong ECC
Description: Gwangmyeong ECC in a great location if you want to meet up with friends after work, as it is located only a short distance from Hongdae/Sinchon, areas famous for their night scenes. This school is also located near a mountain that is frequently visited by Korean hikers, making your day trip there both an exercise and a social experience. Anyone located here will truly have the best of both worlds
Nearest Subway Station: 1 minute walk from Cheolsan
Daegu ECC (1 min walk to Sinmae Station line 2) Located near the Sinmae subway station, of Suseong-gu, one of Daegu’s most affluent areas. This location is surrounded by beautiful mountains. Instructors at this location also have access to all the amenities they would need such as restaurants, bars, cafes, and stores for shopping. It is an ideal choice for those who want to live in a modern city that has carefully been developed with nature in mind. Daegu is also known for its friendly foreign community being very welcoming and well established.
Songdo ECC (5 min walk to Campus Town Station Incheon) Songdo is considered Korea’s most High-tech City. Here you have access to all the amenities you seek and more in this newly developed area. Instructors at Songdo ECC are also provided with the best housing offered with the YBM program. (The newly built POSCO high-rise officetels) Connected to Seoul by subway and bus, instructors at this location love the fact that they are near the water, near Seoul, and in a modern and clean city.
Start Date: March 4th as first day of teaching with prior orientation before this date
Teaching Hours: Start at 9:30 am -10:30 am & finish between 5:00-7:00 pm Mon to Fri
Salary: 2.0 to 2.4 million KRW per month (26,000,000 ~ 31,200,000 KRW per year incl. severance)
Housing: Provided housing near the school
Benefits: Severance pay, vacation days + all national holidays off
Korean Pension and Health Insurance: Fully comply with this regulation
YBM PSA PROGRAM: (E2 Visa Applicants)
YBM PSA program targets bright and enthusiastic kindergarten students in the most affluent districts of Korea. All year-long, teachers at PSA enjoy one of Korea’s most compact teaching/working hours starting at 9:00 am arrival with 9:30 am first class an and finishing last class by 4:30 pm at most PSA locations.
Bundang PSA (1 min walk from Jeongja Station (ShinBundang & Bundang Line)) located in the most popular and affluent part of Bundang offers the best of both worlds. A great location for those who do not like the congestion of Seoul but wants access to urbanity while living in a cleaner/greener environment. Bungdang PSA is within walking distance to Shin-Bundang subway line which is just a 15 min ride to Gangnam Station. Just a few steps away from the TanChun River, a person can take a relaxing stroll or a jog down the river.
Seocho PSA (15 min walk from Yangjae Station (Line 3 and ShinBundang Line) or Nambu Terminal (Line 3)) Located just one subway stop away from Gangnam Station, this institution is one of the hottest available positions for applicants. Gangnam has all the amenities a person is looking for which includes famous restaurants, bars, clubs, shops, fitness centers, movie theaters, and many places to relax and enjoy their free time. It is also a stop away from Nambu Terminal which is one of the main bus terminals for people who want to visit another part of Korea.
Start Date: March 4th first day of teaching with orientation prior to this date
Working Hours: 9:00 am to 4:30 all year-round will not fluctuate
Teaching Hours: 9:30 am to 4:20 pm all year- round will not fluctuate
Salary: 2.1 to 2.4 million KRW per month (27,300,000 ~ 31,200,000 KRW per year incl. severance)
Housing: Applicant’s choice between provided housing OR housing allowance of 450,000 KRW
Benefits: Severance pay, vacation days + all national holidays off
Korean Pension and Health Insurance: Fully comply with this regulation
YBM GATE PROGRAM:(E2 visa applicants)
YBM GATE schools are Korea’s one and only English education program for gifted and talented kindergarten/elementary age students. YBM GATE program has been extremely successful in the regions of Apgujeong, Seocho and Daechi and in 2015 YBM Education will open a new GATE school near Jamsil Station.
The GATE program is looking for HOMEROOM TEACHERS and SPECIAL SUBJECT TEACHERS. This is a great opportunity to live and work in one of the most premium neighborhoods of Seoul teaching talented young English learners.
Apgujeong GATE is located in one of the most prime areas of Seoul, within walking distance from trendy Apgujeong Station. Garosu-gil Road as well as the Han River Park is within walking distance and other popular areas such as Itaewon, Gangnam and even Hongdae are conveniently accessed from Apgujeong district located right in Central Gangnam Seoul.
HOMEROOM TEACHER Compensation of at least 2.6 million won up to 2.7 million won.
Must meet one of the following criteria: Education Major, English Major, linguistic/communication majors or Certificate/License to teach in your home country
SPECIAL SUBJECT TEACHER ( positions): Compensation of 2.3-2.4 million KRW
Apply if you have a major/experience related to these subjects
* Drama/Theater/Music subject teaching (drama, theatrical performance, music related)
Start Date: March 4th as first day of teaching with prior orientation before this date
Working Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm all year-round will not fluctuate
Teaching Hours: Start at 9:30 am -4:30 /5:30 pm teaching hours
Housing: Applicant’s choice between provided housing OR housing allowance of 450,000 KRW
Benefits: Severance pay, vacation days + all national holidays off
Korean Pension and Health Insurance: Fully comply with this regulation
Requirements:
- A Native English speaker from USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, or Ireland.
- Qualifications for the E2 Visa – Apostilled Bachelor’s Degree and Apostilled Criminal background or already in Korea with the E2 visa. F4 visa applicants will also need to have the documents to be registered with the education office.
How to Apply:
Qualifying applicants should submit a cover email, resume, and a recent photo targeting the locations they are most keen and qualified for. Also, please indicate the status of your E2 visa documents or e-mail them over if you have them in order. Those already in Korea with the E2 visa only need to email over ARC card (front and back)
Danny J. Kim
HR Manager
YBM Head Office
What to expect: Applicants will be contacted by the YBM head office to discuss details of the locations applicants are most keen to proceed with.