Female or male; North Americans
strongly preferred. Experience and / or teaching qualifications are
preferred, but not always required. Flexible and dynamic teachers
are strongly preferred.
Start Dates
As soon as the visa is ready for
the campuses in Suwon Youngtong, Pyeongchon, Yongin, campuses in
Bundang (Sunae, Imae, Jungja)
October 3 for the campus in
Songpa-gu, Seoul
End of November for the new
campuses in Junggye in Nowon-gu, and Mokdong in Yangcheon-gu
Locations
In Seoul:
Songpa-gu (http://www.songpa.go.kr/english/index.jsp)
is a district in Seoul's southeast and it is part of the Gangnam
District. It is the place of the popular Olympic Park and Sport
Complex, and the Lotte World. Avalon Songpa is located near Bangi
subway station.
Junggye-dong is
located in Nowon-gu (http://english.nowon.seoul.kr/)
in the north eastern-most part of Seoul, the nearest gu to the
mountains Suraksan and Bukhansan. It's named as the "educational
district" for the number of schools and univeristies.
Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu (http://www.yangchon.seoul.kr/newEnglish/index.asp)
is one of many gu's (districts) of Seoul located
south of Han river. Yangcheon was developed during 1980's and it is
one of the best districts to live in Seoul. Mokdong is the only
neighbourhood of this district that touches the water
In Gyeonggi-do:
Suji is a district in
the north of Yongin city (http://en.yonginsi.net/). It takes 45
minutes to Gangnam District in Seoul by subway. The nearest subway
station to the school is Ori (Yellow Line).
Bundang (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundang)
is a district of Seongnam City (http://www.cans21.net/EN/Main/Main.asp).
It borders Seoul to the south. It takes about 45 minutes to reach Gangnam-Gu by subway on the yellow Bundang line, and about 70
minutes to reach Seoul city centre. Express buses are quicker and make the same
trips in 30 and 45 minutes, respectively.
The subway fare is 1,200 Won (US$1.25) from Suji or
Bundang to downtown Seoul (Greater Seoul Subway
System).
Students
Elementary for the campuses in
Gyeonggi-do
Elementary for Songpa-gu, Seoul
Elementary to middle school for
Junggye and Mokdong campuses
Teaching Hours
Monday - Friday. Classes scheduled
between 3.00 pm and 10.00 pm. Schedules average 22-25 teaching hours
(60 minutes) per week.
Current Teachers
There are 5-7 foreign teachers
at each branch. All branches have about an
equal number of Korean teachers.
Housing
Modern one bedroom apartments
Salary / Benefits
2.1-2.4 million won per month + all
the usual benefits, including full pension refund. Two full weeks of vacation
are offered, in addition to Korean national holidays. The contract
is comprehensive and well-written.
Curriculum
Avalon schools have a
very strong curriculum and offer a professional work environment. More
information about Avalon is available at:
http://english.avalon.co.kr/index.html
Comments
We've been hiring for them in
the past five years and have sent more than a dozen teachers to them.
Teachers have been very pleased with the professional environment,
manageable teaching schedules, and administrative support. Avalon
schools attract higher level students, as well as a
higher-than-usual proportion of older students.
Avalon Bundang Branch
Avalon Migeum Branch
Avalon Suji Branch
Avalon Yongin IVY Branch
Artist's Image of Avalon
Songpa
More photos of the school, location and
housing are also available upon request.
Please mention "Avalon Jobs" in the "Other Comments" field of the
online application.