Instructor & Senior Instructor Positions

Job Description

Korea’s #1 EFL organization for the last twelve years running, YBM is Korea’s premier provider of English language content and services. Instructors for the adult EFL programs are offered contracts whose conditions are 100 % guaranteed by its corporate office (no franchises) and supported by a company whose reputation is second to none. YBM Language Institutes is searching for dynamic and professional instructors to join its teams in Daegu, Seongnam, and Seoul.

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. Working with native English speaking 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.

Come join our teams of professional instructors today!

Start Date and Location
Teaching begins as of the first weekday on or closest to the 1st of the month, with the exception of English One to One branches which may have mid-month start dates. Note that applicants must be available to attend paid training sessions (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) in the third week of the month preceding their intended start dates.

Daegu: EFL Instructor, YBM Daegu – January
Seoul: Senior Instructor, YBM Yeongdeungpo - January
Seongnam: EFL Instructor, YBM Bundang – April

Contracts are often one-year at the beginning date (Senior Instructor is January 1, 2015) and often renewable.

Working hours
• No requirements for on-site lesson preparation (desk time) and after class events.
• Six 50-minute classes per day, 25 teaching hours per week, Monday – Friday.
• Weekday work hours are from 7:00 am – 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday and Saturday teaching as well as administrative work (when needed) paid at above overtime rate for YBM Senior Instructor.

To apply for any of the positions listed above, please inquire with the following:

• Indication of preferred starting dates and locations (see above listings).
• Recent photo.
• If residing in Korea: scanned copy of Alien Registration Card (front and back) and signed letter of release.
• Scanned copy of university diploma with affixed apostille
• 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 passport information page
• Cover letter & resume (including contact information, educational/employment history, and employment references).

Regardless of current visa status and prior length of stay in the Republic of Korea, the complete set of documents is required for all applicants. Unless all the documents listed above are submitted, no interviews will be scheduled for any position.

Job Function

Salary/Benefits

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

• Base salary up to 2.5 million won per month
** Possibility to make over 3.0 million won with overtime **
• 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.

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications

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

Job Location

Seoul, South Korea

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Job Details

Company:
YBM Education Inc. - Adult Academies Division
Location
  • South Korea: Seoul
Employment type:
Full-time
Languages:
English
Applicants:
American, Australian, Canadian, Kiwi
Experience:
Entry level
Industry:
Education Management
Job ID:

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