Global Peace Village (Icheon English Village) is searching for qualified native English speakers to teach in KoreaThe Global Peace Village offers teachers a unique teaching and learning experience. We develop and teach classes designed to demonstrate UNESCO’s core values - in English. The main themes are culture, peace, and ecology. Here in the village your creativity is rewarded. We welcome new ideas and are always working on updating our curriculum. Day to day, teachers are encouraged to create lesson plans, incorporate relevant activities, and even develop brand new classes. Students come and stay for a week at a time so the village has a camp like atmosphere with activities not confined to the classroom. Knowing and working to our individual strengths is a significant goal within our team. The Peace Village is a joint venture between the Korean National Commission for UNESCO and the Icheon City Council.
Our school is rurally located, about 20 minutes drive out of Icheon City. This location has the benefit being easily accessible to Seoul, while allowing a relaxed small-town atmosphere in daily life. If you are looking for a challenge and a change of pace and fit the criteria below please contact us for an application pack today.
Job description:
Teach Global issues in English primarily to elementary school students. Our main topics are culture, ecology, and peace. (We run extra programs for middle school student to adult learners from time to time.)
A lot of opportunity to develop new lessons. There is a lot of room for creativity and individual ideas.
8 working hours a day/ Maximum 30 hours of teaching per week
One year contract starting ASAP
Qualifications and Eligibility:
Undergraduate degree or higher in any discipline (but preferably in a relevant degree such as: education, anthropology, English, Ecology, Sociology)
Citizens from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK and the USA
Preferences;
2yrs or more teaching English and/or experiences in international camps
Holds TESOL /TEFL/CELTA or teaching certifications with a degree in Education
Skills in music, arts or sports
Interest in our subject area
Experiences in global education (peace, environmental or multi-cultural education)
Working Conditions & Benefits:
Basic Salary: 2.3~2.5 million Korean won per month
Return airfare reimbursement
Accommodation provided (single room with private facilities)
Benefits include medical insurance, national pension services, 14 days paid vacation (maximum 5 days in a row), etc.
In the case of a renewal contract, 5 days paid vacation and the round-trip ticket to home country provided.
Application Procedures:
Please download the
application form and submit the completed form along with a
cover letter to
mkseo@gpv.unesco.or.krURL for application:
http://gpv.unesco.or.kr/admin/fileattach/filedownload.asp?folder=notice&filename=Applicationform_2012_new.doc* We are waiting for the right candidate, so will only employ an appropriate candidate.
** We only review applicants that include a cover letter and our application form. For more information, please contact:
