The EPIK stands for English Program in Korea, a program sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The objectives of EPIK are:
Improve the English communication and language abilities of students and teachers
Encourage cultural awareness and exchange
Improve English teaching methodology in Korea
Enhance the Korean image internationally
Who Can Teach English in Korea?
Have completed two full academic years or more at an accredited college or university
Be a citizen from a country where the primary language is English
Be fluent and proficient in the English language
A strong motivation to be a sincere, committed teacher with the interests of students of primary consideration
Eligible for obtaining an E-2 or F-4 visa
EPIK Teacher Responsibilities
Conduct English Conversation classes for Korean students and teachers
Assist with or jointly conducting English classes with Korean co-teachers
Prepare teaching materials and activities for English language education
Assist with activities related to English language education and other extracurricular activities
Salary
A teachers' salary is based on a combination of qualifications and experience. Comprehensive salary guidelines have been put in place for EPIK teachers:
Level
EPIK Requirements
Monthly Pay (Million KRW)
Metropolitan City
Province
Busan Incheon
Other Cities
Jeju
Other Provinces
1+
Level 1 plus 2 consecutive years of teaching experience within the same Provincial Office of Education
2.5
2.6
2.6
2.7
1
2 years of teaching experience with one of the following:
Master's degree
Teacher's, TEFL/TESOL/CELTA (100+hrs) Certificate
Bachelor's degree in Education, English Education or English Language/Literature
Contract renewal as a Level 2+ at the same POE
2.3
2.4
2.4
2.5
2+
Master's degree in any discipline, with Bachelor's in Education, English Education, or English Language/Literature
Master's degree in Education, English Education, or English Language/Literature, with Bachelor's in any discipline
One year of teaching experience with one of the following:
Master's degree
Teacher's, TEFL/TESOL/CELTA (100+hrs) Certificate
Bachelor's degree in Education, English Language/Literature or Linguistics
Contract renewal as a Level 2 at the same POE
2.1
2.2
2.2
2.3
2
Must have one of the following:
Teacher's, TEFL/TESOL/CELTA (100+hrs) Certificate
Bachelor's degree in Education, English Education, or English Language/Literature or Linguistics
One year teaching experience with Bachelor's degree in any discipline
Master's Degree in any discipline
2.0
2.1
2.1
2.2
3
Bachelor's degree in any discipline
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
4
Two full academic years or more (ses Note below)
1.5
1.6
1.6
1.7
Note: Level 4 applicants may be eligible for some cities and provinces with a limited number of positions. (monthly pay : 1.5 ~ 1.7 million Won).
Benefits
Free single housing (utilities not included)
Entrance Allowance of 1.3 mil Won to purchase a one-way ticket
Exit Allowance of 1.3 mil Won
10-day EPIK orientation - An excellent transition and networking opportunity
Settlement allowance of 300,000 Won
Overtime payment
One month salary severance pay upon completion of contract
Paid vacation for 21 working days
Observe Korean national holidays (13 – 15 days /year)
50% medical insurance and pension
Low cost of living
Working Hours
8 hours per day, 5 days per week (Monday through Friday).
Actual class instruction hours will not exceed 22 hours per week.
Contract Period
1 year (52 weeks), renewable with bonus of 2.0 mil Won.
Current Job Openings: Total 539 EPIK Teacher Positions for 2009 Fall Semester
