Soc Studies/ESL/Span/ArtFall 09St. Paul Prep

Required Degrees: Teaching certificates
Fields of Expertise: ESL EFL ,  High School ,  French ,  Spanish ,  Social Studies
Salary: Negotiable

Details: ABOUT THIS JOB – Saint Paul Preparatory Academy—Looking for Certified Social Science/History and ESL/Spanish/Art/Music, preferably from the United States, to work in a privately funded international mid/high school program.
TOP 11 REASONS TO WORK AT SPPA
1. Apply directly to the Human Resources representative without the hassle of dealing with recruiters. Plus, you will be given the email contact information of our entire staff of foreign teachers for references about the school.
2. Best salary range, 2.2-3.0 million won per month based on qualifications and experience, with opportunities for overtime work. Korean National Pension and NHIC medical coverage are obtained for employee immediately after ARC acquisition.
3. Eight hour workday, Monday thru Friday, 8:00—4:00, one hour lunch break. Please note that classroom contact hours are currently less than 22 instructional hours per week.
4. Best housing accommodations in Korea, within easy walking distance to school. Fully furnished apartments include: air conditioning, TV set, land-line telephone, refrigerator, washing machine, gas-range, microwave, kitchen utensils, couch, bed and bed furnishings, office desk, your first week’s groceries free and more! Photos of the school and possible accommodations can be provided on request.
5. Quiet living environment with proximity to the hustle and bustle of Gangnam and other districts in Seoul!
6. Work in a hassle free school with the best Director and staff in Korea! Our Director has amazing English communication skills, as does our entire Korean staff. Members of the Management team and staff are well-organized, caring educators. There are currently nine teachers from the United States, one Chinese teacher, and five Korean staff members.
7. Teachers have their own classroom furnished with a 100mega byte high-speed internet access computer and 42 inch PDP monitor for visual teaching materials.
8. Annual academic curriculum and textbooks with supplements, schedules, standards and support.
9. Salary Advance, Teacher can request up to 25% of first full salary upon arrival with no interest.
10. Severance, national pension, and help applying for income tax refund!! Up to 7 million won at the end of your contract!
11. Prepaid Airfare, medical coverage (NHIC), attendance bonus, and more!
JOB SCHEDULE - One year contract with renewal options. 40 working hours per week that includes prep, teaching and lunch break - Monday to Friday, all Saturdays and Sundays off - Working Schedule: 8:00am to 4:00pm.
JOB DUTIES
Lesson preparation and record keeping of student progress reports and evaluations, correcting student assignments and grading student work, attending staff meetings, and participation in teacher training workshops. All staff meetings and workshops take place during normal working hours, you are not asked to come in early, or stay late!
JOB PAYMENT
Monthly salary starts from 2.2 million won to 3.0 million won depending on qualifications. Overtime opportunities are provided at an hourly rate of 20,000 won. Approximately six weeks paid vacation (split winter and summer) plus all national holidays. Prepaid roundtrip airfare provided. An electronic ticket will be sent to the teacher before departure. One-month severance paid after successful completion of contract. Unused sick day bonus of 400,000 won.
MEDICAL INSURANCE, PENSION, TAX
Korean National Health Insurance and National Pension coverage, 50% is paid by the employer, 50% by the employee. Income and residence taxes are deducted according to Korean Tax Law approximately 2.3% of salary depending on salary level. Monthly deductions are itemized on payroll receipts.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodation provided: large one or two room studio apartment in villa style building for singles, 10-15 minutes’ walk to work. Fully furnished apartments include: bed/sheets/pillow/comforter, desk, chair, kitchen table, kitchen equipment, refrigerator, gas range, microwave, washing machine, telephone, TV, internet access, window blinds and more. Larger apartments are provided to couples. All utilities are paid by the teacher. Initial kitchen and bath amenities for the first week will be provided. We will also buy some groceries for your first week so you don’t have to worry about shopping! Housing allowance option is also possible, 600,000 won per month, non-taxable income.
ABOUT YANGJAE
Yangjae is an upscale community of the Seocho-gu area of Seoul. This district is adjacent to Gangnam-gu and is very close to the popular Gangnam and Apgujeong subway stops. Close to the school facility and residential facilities are public parks, river-walk recreational areas, sports facilities, shopping districts (including a large E-Mart and Costco), and much much more. This district of Seoul is also located within the city’s “Green Belt,” which offers a more pleasing living atmosphere.