2007 EPIK
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EPIK invites responsible, enthusiastic native speakers of English who will invest their time to enrich


their lives and build a professional teaching career while sharing knowledge and culture with

students and teachers of Korea.





1. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Successful applicants will be required to conduct English conversation classes for Korean

primary and secondary school students as part of the Korean government's aim to promote

and strengthen English language education. A candidate should have a strong sense of

creativity and motivation as well as enjoy working with young children as part of an academic

team.

Successful applicants are expected to focus on the development of oral communication skills

using interactive teaching methods.



2. ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:



- Hold a minimum of Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

- Be a citizen from a country where the primary language is English.



∗Canadian citizens from the Quebec Province and countries where English is a co-official

language and/or applicants from non-English language backgrounds whose first language
is
not English must have been taught in English-language schools from junior high school
forth
to the university level.



∗Ethnic Korean applicants with foreign citizenships or legal residencies must have been

taught in English-language schools from junior high school forth and have lived abroad for

minimum of 10 years. (If you are a male citizen of the Republic of Korea under the age of 35,

you must have either completed mandatory military service or have received an official

waiver.)



- Be fluent and proficient in the English language grammar and structure and be able to

communicate fluently with clear and distinct pronunciation.

- Be mentally and physically capable of performing the specified responsibilities and duties.

Must also have the ability and willingness to adapt to Korean culture and living.

- Meet the criteria of eligibility for E2 (work) visa set forth by the Korean Immigration
Authority.



3. DUTIES AND PLACEMENT

A: Duties

The duties of the English Language Instructor (hereinafter "ELI") are carried out under the

guidance of the supervisor designated by Provincial Office of Education (hereinafter "POE").


The responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

- Conducting English classes in cooperation with Korean homeroom or English language

teachers.

- Preparing teaching materials and activities for English language education.

- Assisting with the development of teaching materials related to English language education.

- Assisting with activities related to English language education and other extracurricular

activities. (Judge English speech contestants, voice record for English listening

comprehension tests, conduct English conversational classes in the English camp, etc.)




B: Place of Work

The POE will decide placements accordingly. Participants will work at primary and

secondary schools within the POE, but some may be designated to work at other educational

facilities within the POE system.

Rejection of placement may result in disqualification from the program.




C: Placement Quota for Each POE


 

POE Precinct	Positions for Sep '07
Seoul	0
Busan	12
Daegu	20
Inchon	20
Gwangju	8
Daejoen	5
Ulsan	15
Gyeonggi	0
Gangwon	20
Chungbuk	27
Chungnam	20
Jeonbuk	4
Jeonnam	5
Gyeongbuk	45
Gyeongnam	20
Jeju	20
Total	241

4. CONTRACT TERM AND OTHER CONDITIONS

The term of the contract is for 52 weeks (Sep 1, 2007 ~ Aug 31, 2008).



The ELIs shall work 8 hours per day, 5 calendar days per week excluding Saturdays, Sundays

and national holidays (approx. 14 days) of the Republic of Korea. The work hours of ELIs may

follow the normal work schedule of Korean teachers.

Actual class instruction hours of ELIs shall not exceed 22 hours per week. (If it exceeds 22

hours, ELIs will be entitled a supplementary class instruction pay). The person in charge of

the work place may require ELIs to work overtime in addition to normal workdays and work

hours. In this case, overtime pay will be provided.



5. REMUNERATION

Level 3: 1.8 million won per month

- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.



Level 2: 2.0 million won per month

Must have one of the following qualifications:



- A TESOL/TEFL/CELTA or an English Teaching Certificate comprised of a minimum of 100
course hours.

- A Master's degree.

- A Bachelor's degree with at least ONE (1) full year of English teaching experience at accredited
institutions.



Level 1: 2.3 million won per month

Must have one of the following qualifications:

- A TESOL/TEFL/CELTA or an English Teaching Certificate comprised of a minimum of 100

course hours with TWO (2) full years of English teaching experience at accredited
institutions.

- A Master's degree with at least TWO (2) full years of English teaching experience at accredited
institutions.



Level 1+: 2.5 million won per month

- Employed as Level 1 at the POE for TWO (1) full consecutive years.




6. BENEFITS

A. Accommodation

A single leased house (apartment or studio-type room) as well as some basic household items
will be provided by the POE.

Any and all fees, charges, costs, taxes, expenses, etc. incurred in using the apartment shall be
borne by ELI.



B. Airfare

The airfare for ELI's flight to Korea shall be provided after the arrival based on an economy
class
airfare of the most direct flight available from ELI's permanent overseas residence to

Incheon Airport.

ELI resigning within the first 6 months of the current contract is responsible for reimbursing the
airfare.



C. Vacation and Paid Leaves

(1) Paid Leave:

A total of 14 working days will be provided as official vacation days with agreement from POE.
ELI

working in a school system shall take the leave up to seven workdays during the summer and

winter recess respectively.

A request for a leave should be submitted and approved by POE at least fifteen (15) days in

advance.

(2) Special Leave:

ELIs may take a special leave of absence for a number of days (inclusive of national holidays,

Saturday and Sunday) as set forth below for each of the following events;

- Seven (7) calendar days for Employee's marriage.

- Seven (7) calendar days for the death of Employee's parent or spouse; three (3)

calendar days for the death of Employee's child.

- In case of a female Employee, up to ninety (90) calendar days for a maternity leave.

Special leaves specified in items 1 and 2 are available with pay. However, maternity leave shall

be available with pay for only the first sixty days.

(3) Sick Leave:

Fifteen (15) calendar days per contract

(If the one-time sick leave duration lasts for more than 7 days, a medical report will be required, if

for more than 15 days, it will be considered as non-paid leave).



D. Tax Exemption

All ELIs, except Canadians, will be exempted from paying Korean income tax for the first two

years of employment. In order to be tax exempted, the following documents will be

required to be submitted to the supervisor in charge of the program within the first month of

employment: An application form (provided by your supervisor)and a copy of Residence
Certificate
(issued by the relevant authority - Revenue Office of your resident country). If you

have already worked more than two years in Korea, you will not be eligible to be tax-

exempted. Canadian instructors will be responsible for approximately 2-4% of their income as

Korean income tax depending on the level of employment, since there is no tax treaty between

Canada and Korea.



E. Other Benefits

(1) A settlement allowance of 300,000 Korean won will be provided for the first year. In case of the

termination of contract within six (6) months, regardless of course or ground therefore, ELI

shall immediately pay back the POE the fore mentioned allowance.

(2) POE will provide ELI with half of the medical insurance pursuant to the National Medical

Insurance Act of Korea. In the event ELI has his/her family living with him or her in Korea,
POE
will also provide and pay for medical insurance premium for the ELI's family.

(3) POE will provide employee with half of the national pension plan deduction (approximately

4.5% of salary) pursuant to the National Pension Corporation Act of Korea. American or

Canadian ELIs are eligible for a pension distribution refund if he/she submits the required

documents to the Korean National Pension Corporation when he/she leaves Korea after the

completion of his/her contract.

(4)POE shall be entitled to severance pay ELI, equivalent to approximately one month's salary,

upon successful completion of each one-year contract.

(5) ELI who is working for a province other than Seoul, the 6 Metropolitan Cities, or Gyeonggi

Province shall be entitled to be paid provincial allowance of 100,000 Korean Won (KRW) every

month.

(6) ELI working in remote areas (as designated by POE) may be eligible for a special rural

allowance of 100,000 Korean Won (KRW) per month.



7. APPLICATION

A. Required Documents

All applicants will be required to submit the following documents:



- A completed application form (including a passport size photo)

- A personal essay

- Personal medical assessment

- Official medical report

- Two recommendation letters

- Diplomas & original sealed transcripts

- Criminal record check

- Copy of passport photo page

- (If applicable) Copies of certification (teacher certificate, TESOL, etc)

- (If applicable) Proof of teaching/work experience

- Copy of citizenship or a copy of legal residence certificate (for Korean nationals)

- If English is not your first language (born in a non-English speaking country), then you must be

able to provide proof of English education beginning from junior high school level.



The application form, personal essay form, and personal medical assessment form are
available
from the EPIK website.



B. Application Deadline: May 31, 2007

※ In case of vacant positions, documents are accepted at all times.



C. Application Submission & Interview:

- Korean Embassy / Consulate-General in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, USA.

- EPIK office in Korea. (NIIED)



D. Application Procedures:

1. Document submission (Send all the required documents by mail or in person)

2. Document screening (Korean Embassies or EPIK office)

3. Interview (at the office you submitted the documents)

4. Final review (EPIK commission)

5. Receive contract from POE & certificate from EPIK by mail

6. Applicants sign the official written contract

7. Applicants apply and obtain E2 visa at the Korean Embassy/Consulate-General in their
country

8. Applicants arrange the air ticket

※ For detailed information, refer to EPIK schedule at www.epik.go.kr




E. Instructions for Successful Applicants:

1. Successful applicants must complete the contract before the date specified on the


instruction letter enclosed with the contract.

2. Successful applicants must report to the EPIK office after obtaining an E2 visa and

purchasing an airline ticket.

3. Successful applicants must take the orientation (about 10 days in late August) organized by

EPIK.

※ Successful applicants will be notified individually with detailed schedule and instructions

from EPIK office.


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