1) Teacher’s Duties

As a teacher in Korea, most schools want you to be in a professional manner that would project a good image of the school. Therefore, the following forms of behavior will NOT be permitted:

- Coming to school and conducting class under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs and while smoking;
- Making sexual advances towards or entering into relationships with the students or co-teachers at school.
- Using bad language in class that would offend or discredit students and co-workers in the school.
- Not following scheduled class timetables, canceling, starting classes late without the prior approval of principal.
- According to Korean Immigration Law, foreign workers are allowed to work legally in Korea ONLY for the one’s school for which they have received  a work visa. If you wish to accept any other employment, such as a part-time teaching, editing and so on, you must get the Principal’s approval before doing so. Failure to comply with this rule may result in immediate dismissal.

2) Dress Code

You should present yourself to students as a professional. Casual attire, provided it is clean and neat, is acceptable. It’s not necessary to wear a tie or suit to work, however wearing short pants, sleeveless, sandals and any type of sexual dresses are not allowed.

3) Attitude at work

You should be open-minded at work and keep in mind that the working environment in Korea is very different from your home country. Most old generations of Korean are conservative and not flexible.

Miscellaneous Information for employer in South Korea

        Medical Insurance http://www.nhic.or.kr/wbe/index.html
        National Pension Plan http://www.nps4u.or.kr/eng/g-index.html
        Tax Office http://www.nts.go.kr/eng/default.html
        Labor Center http://english.molab.go.kr/