Instructor and Senior Instructor Positions: Feb~Apr Starts

Job Description

INSTRUCTOR
Working with native-speaking English academic supervisors and English speaking administrative staff, instructors are provided with complete support and assistance to help students meet their language development goals through Speaking, Writing, Listening, Business English, English for Academic Purposes, and English for Test Preparation classes. Instructors make use of standardized lesson materials and texts, as well as assist in curriculum development and peer training. Small group and one-to-one classes with adult learners provide each instructor with a meaningful teaching experience (no babysitting) as well as opportunities for professional development.

SENIOR INSTRUCTOR
The Senior Instructor reports directly to the Center Director for YBM Kondae Station and the National Academic Director of YBM Language Institutes. The Senior Instructor is responsible for hiring, training, and development of instructional EFL staff, as well as regular student placement / level testing, and scheduling of classes (some teaching will be required).

Weekday work hours are from 7:00 am – 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Saturday teaching and administrative work (when needed) paid at above overtime rate.

Job Function

Salary/Benefits

INSTRUCTOR BENEFITS
• Base salary up to 2.5 million won per month
• PREPAID, round trip airfare.
• Key money for housing PLUS monthly housing allowance.
• Paid pre-service training sessions and accommodations.
• Severance bonus equal to one month’s salary per year of service.
• Employer contributions to national medical insurance and pension plans.
• Minimum of 10 days paid vacation + Korean national holidays.
• 50% tuition reduction on YBM Korean, Japanese, or Chinese language classes.
• Visa processing costs reimbursed.

Senior Instructor Benefits
• Salary: commensurate with work experience and academic qualifications
• Key money for housing PLUS monthly housing allowance.
• PREPAID, round trip airfare for applicants hired outside of Korea.
• Paid pre-service training sessions and accommodations.
• Severance bonus equal to one month’s salary per year of service.
• Contract completion bonus
• Employer contributions to national medical insurance and pension plans.
• Minimum of 10 days paid vacation + Korean national holidays.
• 50% tuition reduction on YBM Korean, Japanese, or Chinese language classes.
• Visa processing costs reimbursed.

Desired Skills and Experience

INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS
• Hold a valid passport and undergraduate degree from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United States, or the United Kingdom
• Formal EFL teaching experience with adult learners, and/or CELTA, TEFL certification (preferred)
• Demonstrated student/service oriented experience (preferred)
• Positive, energetic outlook and demeanor

Senior Instructor Qualifications
• Over 2 years teaching experience with adult EFL learners
• Bachelor’s degree (postgraduate degrees preferred)
• CELTA/TESOL qualifications
• Prior supervisory experience in an EFL context preferred
• Bilingual speakers (English/Korean) preferred

TO APPLY
To apply for any of the positions listed above, email the following documents to the national academic director for YBM Language Institutes at gregstapleton@ybmsisa.com :

• Cover letter & resume (including contact information, educational/employment history, and employment references).
• Scanned copy of passport information page
• Scanned copy of federal-level criminal record check no older than six-months from time of issuance with affixed apostille (notarized copy of
a fingerprint-based RCMP check for Canadian citizens)
• Scanned copy of university diploma with affixed apostille
• If residing in Korea: scanned copy of Alien Registration Card (front and back) and signed letter of release.
• Recent photo.
• Indication of preferred starting dates and locations (see above listings).

The complete set of documents is required for all applicants, regardless of current visa status and prior length of stay in the Republic of Korea. No interviews will be scheduled for any position unless all the documents listed above are submitted via email.

Founded in 1961, YBM Inc.’s publishing, education, and testing divisions generated more than $420 million (U.S) in revenue last year alone. YBM Inc. publishes Korean language editions of Newsweek Magazine, National Geographic, and Reader's Digest, as well as being the official test administer for the TOEIC exam as well as the Microsoft Office User exam. As the largest and most well-known education based corporation within Korea, YBM Inc. offers upwardly mobile career opportunities throughout its various divisions.