GOE Contract Information

Contract Term:

All GOE positions are for one (1) year in length.

Working Days & Hours

GOE teachers work Monday – Friday from 8:40 AM – 4:40 PM.

Teaching Hours Per Week

GOE teachers are required to teach for up to 22 hours a week. Teaching hours that exceed that amount are subject to overtime pay.

National Holidays & Special Observances

GOE teachers will not work on Korean national holidays as well as special days determined by the school such as a school founding day. National Holidays are denoted on Korean calendars as “Red Days”. For a complete list of Korean national holidays please visit here.

Sick Days

GOE teachers are allotted up to 11 paid sick days each contract term. Using consecutive sick days in a row will require a note from a doctor or physician.