Working in Korea
Combined with a pleasant workplace, your travels and experience in Korea can be both enjoyable and rewarding. The dignity of being a teacher is an honour in itself. In Korea, teachers are some of the most highly respected members of the community. This is due largely to deep-rooted Confucian values which value education and family above all else, a value system which permeates the Korean culture to this day. The vast majority of teachers cherish the time they spent teaching long after they leave Korea. Those kinds of experiences last a lifetime. To teach a child a new language is one of the most rewarding feelings a person can have, even though it comes with its particular challenges.
In most cases, the students have a genuine desire to learn not only about the English language, but also about foreign cultures. The average class-size is comprised of 8-10 students. One teaching hour includes 50 minutes of class with 10 minute breaks in between each class. Students range from young children to adults and professionals, but most students tend to be between the ages of 10-16 years old. Proficiency levels range from basic ABC's to advanced conversation. The standard work weeks remains about 30 hours/ week, sometimes less. In most schools the workday is situated between early afternoon and early evening (Ex: 2PM-8PM is a very common workday). Work weeks are Monday to Friday.
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My class and I in Everland Theme Park.
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Housing is free and provided by your employer. The type of housing is usually a private one room studio apartment, or a private bachelor pad. All homes come fully furnished (including a bed, dresser, table, chairs, phone, TV, refrigerator, gas range, washing machine, heater, fan, and cooking utensils, etc). The teacher is responsible for maintenance fees and utilities. Most housing is located within 10 minutes walking distance or so of your school.
The curriculum is set by your school in most cases, but improvisation and creativity on your part are certainly encouraged! Interaction and involvement with the students is the best way for you to get the students interested in learning English. It is our experience that the more you put into your teaching, and the more you build a relationship with your students, the more you’ll get out of your work as a teacher.
We at Yongo try to evaluate the working conditions of academies to ensure that the teacher has no unforeseen problems. We ensure that there is someone regularly available for the teacher to speak to and confer with about teaching at your school. Additionally, a member of Yongo’s staff is always available for any additional assistance or to answer questions.
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