Chungbuk is the perfect destination to bring out the poet, the artist, the lyricist in anyone.

 

With mountains amid sparkling courses of water and seasonal colors that inspire awe, Chungbuk’s natural attractions serve as a muse for mankind.

The area boasts eight most scenic spots, and they’re called DanyangPalKyung. Among them are the Gosu Grotto, one of the most beautiful natural limestone caves in the East.

Chungbuk also boasts another series of natural masterpieces called Yeongdong's Yangsan Eight Famous Spots. The most renowned include Gangseondae, which legend has it was the resting place for a wizard, and Yeongguk Temple, which houses a 600-year-old gingko tree. Other must-visit temples include Beupju-sa, on Mt. Songnisan, built during the reign of Shilla's King Jinheung. It houses the gold-bronze Maitreya Bodhisattva, a Buddhist statue 33 meters high and the tallest such figure in the East.

Speaking of entertainment, drama buffs will likely recognize spots of Chungbuk as famous filming locations. Other cultural finds here include the Banggok-li Ceramic Village. Cheongnamdae, (the Presidential Mansion), and the Early Printing Museum. So head to Chungbuk today for a cultural experience not found anywhere else.

 

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

 

http://www.cb21.net/cb_content/index.do

http://eng.cb21.net/home/main.do

 

Cheongju City

http://english.cjcity.net/

 

Chungju City

 http://www.cj100.net/english/main/?menucode=main

 

Jecheon City

http://english.okjc.net/

 

Jincheon-gun

www.jincheon.go.kr  


 

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.

You would..