paid airfare upfront to Korea and no teaching experience required!
There are many job openings and opportunities as an English teacher in South Korea. GMSC is currently looking to fill openings and wants to recruit teachers in the Seattle pacific northwest. They find the highest pay possible with the best in accomodations. For instance your airfare can be paid for up front!
GMSC is based locally here in the Seattle, Washington area. Please contact us at 425 949 7916 to ask any questions or send an email to gmscrecruiterseattle@gmail.com.
GMSC is the premier recruiting firm for ESLprograms in South Korea and has operated for nearly 10 years placing ESL teachers across South Korea. GMSC is dedicated to providing the best teaching experience possible by obtaining the best in accommodations and finding the highest pay possible for our teachers. The schools GMSC works with are highly reputable English academies or public schools with long term business relationships held with them. Visit our website at www.gmsc-recruiting.com
Why stick it out in a rough job market when you can have the opportunity of a lifetime and make money? Come back to the U.S. after the Korean exchange rate picks back up. Korea's currency "Won or KRW" trades almost at a 1 for 1 value to the U.S. dollar and this trend is expected to continue due to South Korea's dynamic and vibrant economy which is the 10th largest in the world. (Please check forecasts.org or exchangerates.com for 6-8 month projections and forecasts to keep up with the exchange rate)
Turn this into your full-time career! Pay is between 2.1 million to 3.0 million Korean Won per month which is $2000-3000 U.S. depending on qualifications and depending on exchange rate.
Your major expense (RENT) is paid for! Since your own apartment will be free of cost your living expenses are going to be minimal. There are no auto expenses since South Korea has very efficient public transportation such as subways and buses which makes it easy to get around and see the sites!
Requirements for most English schools are that you hold a 4 year B.A. in any subject matter, pass a drug test and are healthy enough to travel
Benefits typically include
• Direct placement with a contract
• Paid (FREE!) roundtrip airfare with ground transport and pickup
• Training with set curriculum
• Paid housing ( 400-600 sq ft. fully furnished and minutes from where you work)
• 22-30 hr work weeks with 10-30 days paid vacation not including holidays
• E-2 Work Visa obtainment application assistance
• Inexpensive medical care and insurance 50% premium paid by employer
Common questions and answers about teaching in Korea
Do I need to learn Korean so I can get around or do my job?
A: No, and you aren’t required to learn it. In South Korea most of the street signs both commercial and transportation are in English. The supervisor that you’ll be working with and the other teachers will have a good command of English.
Q: What is Korea like?
A: South Korea is a highly developed nation and has the 10th largest economy in the world. It is home to industry giants such as Samsung, LG and Hyundai. Seoul and Busan are the most well known cities and are among the megacities of the world like New York, Tokyo, Paris. People who have taught English in countries like Italy, Spain, Beijing China, Taiwan or Thailand usually end up going to South Korea since there are more opportunities for career advancement and because of the standard of living. It has all the amenities, luxuries and consumption habits of most western countries (if not more so) but is also surrounded by the charm and beauty of ancient Korean civilization. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say you could make yourself at home in Korea.
Q: What’s the job like? What am I going to do exactly?
A: In short the job is a lot of fun! You will be working for either an after school English academy or a public school teaching elementary aged students to high school aged students. Your supervisor will instruct you on what lessons to give and what homework to give. Brieft training will be provided prior to this however it is encouraged that you do some reseach and . The students are fun to work with because they will be curious and interested about you. No matter the age group you will work with students on speaking, listening and writing and giving lessons on grammar and vocabulary. Work weeks are only 30 hrs and is fairly laid back. Many of the teachers have enjoyed doing this so much that they have turned this into a full-time career and have lived in Korea for years.
Q: What’s to do while I’m in Korea?
A: South Korea has much to offer for those looking for adventure and travel. There are scenic walking tours to extravagant shopping malls. Most of Korea has urban centers with a vibrant night life consisting of Karaoke bars (noraebang), mini DVD movie theaters, 24 hour cafes/restaurants. As a foreigner it’s easy to meet new people and make friends as the ESL teacher community is well networked with many people from all of the world who are there for the same great opportunity. Most teachers have they have never once been bored while living in Korea.
Q: Does it matter what my background is I get placed with you?
A: Yes, we are one of the few agencies that are able to place anyone regardless of there background. We work with many academies that actively seek non-Korean teachers and Asian American teachers.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about this opportunity please contact me either by email at gmscrecruiterseattle@gmail.com or call me at 425-949-7916. My name is Ben and I look forward to helping you with this great opportunity for work and travel.
- Location: SOUTH KOREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES
- Compensation: 2.0 million -2.5 million KRW per month ($2000-2500 depending on exchange rate)
- This is a contract job.
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