Island Life Anyone? Amazing Low stress positions in Gorgeous Geoje Island and Jeju Island, South Korea

Island Life Anyone?

Amazing Low stress positions in Gorgeous Geoje Island and Jeju Island, South Korea

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Why Choose Geoje Island?

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Geoje is the second biggest Island with a population of 250,000 people.  It’s just off the southern coast of Busan and there is a bridge that connects it to the mainland.  They are in just completed a new bridge which will cut down the travel time to 40 minutes. It will be completed in 2010.  Currently, there are ferries to Busan which take 1 hour.     It is very serene with amazing natural landscape and breathtaking beaches, yet at the same time it is not inundated with tourist attractions.   There are around 200 foreigners in a tight night community.

Links on Geoje

http://english.geoje.go.kr/main/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoje

http://www.gfra.net/home (Geoje Foreigner information)

http://english.geoje.go.kr/03/04.jsp (Geoje Beaches)

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JOB#1

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This particular school has a great track record and has been in business for 6 years.  It  offers a unique learning environment compared to other private academies.  Its located minutes from the ocean and has amazing facilities including a mini gym, board game room, cooking room etc.  The philosophy is learning through doing rather than the traditional text book memorization used in most Korean Schools.  Frankly, it's probably one of the lowest stress positions we have ever offered

The most important attribute they are looking for is someone energetic and enthusiastic who loves spending time with younger children.  It's not traditional teaching but basically playing games and activities with children.

Job Details

1. Location: Geoje Island

2. The year founded: 2003

3. School type: private language institute

4. Number of foreign/Korean teachers: 1/6

5. Teaching targets: kindergarten and elementary school students

6. Class size: 10-12 max

7. Starting date: January 4th

8. Working hours: 10:00am – 5:30pm

9. Working days: Monday to Friday

10. Monthly salary: 2,200,000 ~ 2,400,000 KRW
11. Visa sponsored: Yes
12. Benefits:
a. Free Housing (short walking distance from the school)

b. Vacation: 10 days

c. Completion bonus: Yes
d. Medical insurance: Yes
e. Round trip airfare: Yes

***JOB IN THE “KOREAN HAWAII” Gorgeous Jeju Island ***

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Why Choose Jeju Island?

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With its temperate Mediterranean climate, picturesque beaches and mountainous terrain, Jeju  provides a healthy alternative to the pollution of Korea's congested mainland cities. For those wanting a more active lifestyle, Jeju offers golf, tennis, scuba diving, windsurfing, biking, ultimate Frisbee, surfing, rock climbing, or hiking up Halla San, Korea's highest mountain. New arrivals are always welcomed warmly by Jeju's friendly locals and close-knit foreigner community. If you are seeking a balanced adventure teaching English in Korea and love the outdoors, Jeju is the place for you.

LINKS on JEJU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGRoWEW0q8I (Video on Jeju)

http://jejulife.net/  (Jeju magazine produced by foreigners living in Jeju)

http://english.jeju.go.kr/  (Jeju information site)

http://www.koreaultimate.net/jeju/ (Ultimate Frisbee organization in Jeju)

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rhymeswithjeju/ (Jeju discussion board for foreigners)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeju-do

Facebook group: Jejuesl, Jeju Chronicles, Jeju Weekly

www.jejuweekly.com

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JOB #2 – Plus many more all year round

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Position in Jeju City, Jeju Island (Need 2 North American Females)

 It's a coastal town on the North/West coast of Jeju near Iho beach.  It's a great area as all western amenities are in a short walking distance. 

 Job Details

1. Location: Jeju City, Jeju Island

2. Start date: December 1st 2009

3. School type: private language institute

4. Number of foreign/Korean teachers: 2/3

5. Teaching targets: Kindergarten and elementary school students

6. Class size: 10 students

7. Working hours: 10am ~ 6pm  (Max of 30 teaching hours per week)

8. Working days: Monday to Friday

9. Monthly salary: 2.0-2.1 million KRW

10. Benefits:

a. Housing:

- Type: Studio Apartment

- Location: near school (walking distance)

- Things included: all furnished

b. Vacation: 10days

c. Completion bonus: Yes

d. Round trip airfare: Yes

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QUALIFICATIONS:

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Successful applicants MUST have native level English proficiency (born in an English speaking country like Canada, USA, England, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, or Australia) and have a 4-year University degree.

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TO APPLY, SEND RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND RECENT PHOTO TO:

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Jason Smith (HR Director)
Email:jasonsmith@jejuesl.com
Tel:    1-778-430-0020(in Canada)
Cell:  1-250-896-2925   (in Canada)
SKYPE ID: jejuesl
Website: www.jejuesl.com

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ABOUT JE CONSULTING

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As a Canadian-Korean partnership specializing in customized placement services for both prospective and experienced ESL instructors, JE Consulting knows that finding the right ESL job that fits your particular specifications can be a challenge. The earlier you contact us, the sooner our team can help make your experience in Korea the best one possible.