Daejeon is Korea's famed city of science. It's where the future is imagined and formed through revolutionary technological advancements, and where science's most natural elements are preserved.

The Expo Science Park is one of the city's most popular sites. The educational amusement park is ideal for anyone interested in hands-on learning. The Daejeon Citizen's Observatory is another intimate learning setting. After all, star-gazing at night. How much better can it get? The science buff can also head to the National Science Museum for a wealth of scientific research material and data. And let's not forget Korea's only geological museum, which is located in Daejeon. Here, you can learn about everything from the earth's mantles to dinosaurs.

The city is also home to Korea's renowned IT industry. Telecom and other experts at the ETRI (Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute) create life-changing technology.

The city's landscape is equally phenomenal. From Mt. Bomun to Jangdong Forest to Lake Daecheong, Daejeon offers plenty of scenic and natural havens for those seeking a pastoral reprieve.

Other quirky stops? Roots Park, where you can learn about the origins of Korean surnames through sculptures. The Currency Museum offers an in-depth look at the history of money. And at the Daejeon Municipal Museum of Art, you can count on engaging exhibits featuring everything from interpretive performances to video.

Those looking to unwind from a day of tours can head to Yuseong's Hot Springs to soak in low alkaline freshwater containing 60 different kinds of minerals. Daejeon is also home to a medley of fascinating festivals. Whether they're celebrating the soldiers of the Ground Forces or heralding the advancements of science, Daejeon's citizens know how to have fun.

But this is only the beginning. Daejeon is the sort of city you need to experience to fully appreciate. Take our word for it ?you'll see what all the hype is about.

 

 

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

 

http://www.daejeon.go.kr/

http://www.metro.daejeon.kr/english/index.jsp

 

Tour 2 Daejeon

http://tour.daejeon.go.kr/english/travelservices/touristinformationcenter.jsp

 

Starting date and Application deadline

emoticon Starting date: February 17th, 2011.

emoticon Application deadline: December 15th, 2010.

Please take note that the positions will be filled quickly, especially in metropolitan cities, therefore applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible.

 

 

Eligibility

 

A person who has minimum bachelor degree in any discipline.

By E2 visa law, EPIK teachers should have a citizenship from one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, and South Africa. Must have studied from the junior high level (7th grade) and resided for at least 10 years or more in the country where English is the primary language.

 

Salary and benefits

·         Salary: from 2.0-2.85 M Korean Won per month depends on your qualification and a location you teach

·         Free roundtrip Airfare (Entrance/ Exit allowance)

·         Free Furnished Housing Provided - Single studio-type housing

·         Paid vacation minimum 21+ calendar days per year  in addition to national holidays (12-14 days)

·         Government Medical plan; this medical insurance will allow you to receive medical attention and prescription medicines at a fraction of their original cost.

·         National Pension Scheme; Pursuant to the Korean National Pension Corporation Act, 50% of your compulsory pension contributions will be paid by your host POE. At present, only EPIK GETs holding American or Canadian citizenship are eligible for a lump-sum pension refund upon successfully completing their contract and departing Korea

·         Severance Pay - Equal to approximately one month's salary

·         Settlement allowance: 300,000 Won

·         Renewal Allowance: 2,000,000 KRW will be provided upon successful completion and renewal of your contract with the same POE.

·         Tax Exemption - 2 years of income tax exemption (except for Canadians)

 

Working hours and duties

•Work Place: Public schools under the Provincial Office of Education.

•Teaching for the elementary to high school students

•Working hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

•Teaching hours: 22 classes (not hours) per week during the school hours.

•Duties: Jointly conduct English conversation classes and extracurricular activities with Korean teachers

 

How to apply

Please email us your resume to jccakr@yahoo.com  Please state your date of availability when you send us your resume. Once we receive your resume will contact you as fast as we can.

 

 

 

 

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