Now hiring for EPIK Spring 2019, Gyeongnam public schools - ESL Jobs World

Greetings Teachers!!

Canadian Connection is one of the oldest and most reliable recruitment agencies for Korea (we’ve been around since 2001). Don’t let our name fool you – we hire applicants from all seven countries designated by Korean immigration (Canada, USA, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, and the UK)

We’re currently hiring for numerous positions in EPIK, Gyeongnam public schools and various private institutes. Take a look at what we have to offer and we look forward to hearing from you!



To apply, simply submit an online application via our website, and we’ll touch base shortly after that to set up an interview.

**Please be aware that schoolboard/schools require that applicants having only a Bachelor’s degree (with non Education related majors) complete a 100 hour TESL/TEFL certificate prior to departure and there is a strong preference for courses that have at least 20 hours in-class (not totally online).

So please feel free to take some time to research these areas and we certainly welcome any further questions.

1) English Progam in Korea – EPIK (Public Schools)

EPIK is a department within the Korean Ministry of Education that is in charge of hiring Native English teachers for the majority of school boards throughout Korea. Due the fact that they have so many positions to fill, EPIK designates certain recruitment agencies to assist with hiring and Canadian Connection is one of the designated agencies

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 90 to 50

Classroom Hours: 22 teaching hours per week, overtime a possibility

School Levels: Elementary Schools (up to grade 6 but typically only working with grade 3-6), Middle Schools (grade 7-9) and High School (grades 10-12). The majority of positions are in Elementary and Middle School

Vacation: 18 working days + national holidays

Salary: 1,800,000 – 2,500,000 Korean won per month

Settlement Allowance: 300,000 Won

Severance Bonus: 1 month salary

Housing: non-shared housing supplied, schools pay rent, teachers cover util.

Airfare: Entrance allowance of 1,300,000 Korean Won when you arrive in Korea to cover your airfare and an Exit Allowance of 1,300,000 Korean Won to cover your airfare before you leave Korea at the end of your contract.



Start dates: February 17th followed by a one week orientation. Additional start dates will be available in March and April, mostly for rural locations

Contract Length: 1 year with option to renew

Locations: Various placements throughout the country including the locations listed below. Specific placements are decided by EPIK supervisors just before or during orientation so specific location requests aren’t guaranteed but you will be able to indicate one preference in the application process.

City Placements: Seoul, Incheon, Busan, Daejeon, Daegu, Ulsan, Gwangju, Sejong



Provincial Placements: Gyeonggi, Gangwon, North Chungcheong, South Chungcheong, North Gyeongsang, South Gyeongsang, North Jeolla, South Jeolla, Jeju

2nd interview with EPIK coordinators via skype is required

In addition to EPIK, School Boards also hire additional teachers on their own to meet their specific needs and in these cases they may also employ agencies to assist with recruitment. Here are the school boards we are also currently hiring for directly:

2) Gyeongnam Provincial Office of Education (Public Schools)

Gyeongnam is a scenic province located in the southeastern area of the country. Due the fact that they have so many positions to fill, Gyeongnam designates certain recruitment agencies to assist with hiring and Canadian Connection is one of the designated agencies

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 90am to 50pm

Classroom Hours: 22 teaching hours per week, overtime a possibility

School Levels: Elementary Schools (up to grade 6 but typically only working with grade 3-6), Middle Schools (grade 7-9) and High School (grades 10-12). The majority of positions are in Elementary and Middle School

Vacation: 18 working days + national holidays

Salary: 2,100,000 – 2,700,000 Korean won per month

Settlement Allowance: 300,000 Won

Severance Bonus: 1 month salary

Housing: non-shared housing supplied, schools pay rent, teachers cover utilities

Airfare: Entrance allowance of 1,300,000 Korean Won when you arrive in Korea to cover your airfare and an Exit Allowance of 1,300,000 Korean Won to cover your airfare before you leave Korea at the end of your contract.



Start dates: Gyeongnam has upcoming monthly start dates as follows – November 1st, December 1st, March 1st, April 1st, May 1st, June 1st, July 1st. There is a 2 day orientation at the beginning of each session.

Contract Length: 1 year with option to renew

Locations: Various placements throughout the province including the locations listed below. Specific placements are decided by Gyeongnam supervisors so specific location requests aren’t guaranteed but you will be able to indicate 2 city and 2 county preferences in the application process.

City Placements: Changwon, Jinju, Yangsan, Geoje, Tongyeong, Sacheon, Miryang

County Placements: Haman, Geochang, Changnyeong, Goseong, Namhae, Hapcheon, Hadong Hamyang, Sancheong, Uiryeong

2nd interview with Gyeongnam coordinators via skype is required

3)Private Institutes in various metro and suburban cities

Schedule: Monday to Friday Classroom Hours: 30 teaching hours per week. Vacation: 10 days + national holidays Salary: 2,000,000 – 2,300,000 Korean won per month Severance Bonus: 1 month salary School Type: various levels of students Housing: non-shared housing supplied, schools pay rent, teachers cover util. Airfare: One way ticket airfare is provided according to contract conditions Start dates: various start dates October through March Contract Length: 1 year with option to renew Locations: various metro and suburban cities around the country

2nd interview with schools via skype is required

Thanks for your interest in Canadian Connection and we look forward to hearing from you shortly

Email – shane@canconx.com